This peaceful park saw the beginning of an extraterrestrial invasion in H.G. Wells's 'The War of the Worlds.'

In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.

A statue of the heroine who stopped time to save her betrothed.

These steps were uniquely crafted so Bishop Richard Fox could travel between his home and town.

The world's first consecrated windmill.

Heralded as the oldest statue in London.

A lasting remnant of The Blitz.

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.

A legend says that if this elaborately decorated glass breaks, the good fortune of its owner's household will also disappear.

King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.

Everyone's favorite clay duo immortalized in bronze.

It's believed emperor Hadrian himself funded this once architectural wonder.

This carved stone slab marked the grave of a local dragon slayer, who makes a killer pie.

A rare labyrinth-style path carved into a historic hill.

Since 2017, the remains of Stretford's industrial past have been occupied by a collection of gnomes.

This rock was donated to the museum by an inspired young visitor.

This reconstructed Norman castle is the world's most accurate, from location to livestock.

Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).

This display showcases the culinary equivalent of steel-toe boots during World War I.

Inspired by the colossal pyramids at Giza, this 15-foot structure is believed to be the first funerary pyramid in Great Britain.

The historic villages and towns of Suffolk are filled with wonky wooden beam houses painted an unusual shade of pink. Unknown to many though, this sweet shade has a bloody history.

The front of this 17th-century cottage also contains a large, stone face.

The tale of this reverend and his parish is colorful in many a way.

This supermarket offers shoppers a window into the past alongside their groceries.