United Kingdom
Historic Sites & Landmarks in the United Kingdom
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Sally Lunn's House
Bath, England
1680
Dating from 1680, Sally Lunn's historic bakery still serves its world-famous Bath buns, along with other regional specialties. The kitchen used by Sally Lunn is preserved in a museum downstairs.
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Port of Liverpool Building
Liverpool, England
1903-07
One of the “Three Graces” on Liverpool's iconic riverfront, the Port of Liverpool Building is a Baroque-style Grade II listed building completed in 1907.
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Beverley Minster
Beverley, England
c. 1225-1420
Possibly the best Gothic parish church in England, the cathedral-sized Beverley Minster spans the Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic periods.
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Skara Brae
Orkney Islands, Scotland
c. 3000-2500 BCE
Located on a scenic coast in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Skara Brae is the best-preserved Neolithic village in northern Europe. Dating from around 3000 BCE (older than Stonehenge), the prehistoric homes even include original stone furniture.
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York Minster
York, England
1220-1472
The largest cathedral in England, York Minster incorporates all the stages of English Gothic architecture and contains an impressive collection of medieval stained glass - its largest window is the size of a tennis court.
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Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough, England
1118-1238
Originally an abbey church, Peterborough Cathedral is a Norman and Gothic building featuring an unusual triple facade, a rare medieval painted ceiling, magnificent fan vaulting, and the tomb of Catherine of Aragon.
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Roman Baths
Bath, England
60-70 CE
Dedicated to the Celtic-Roman goddess Sulis Minerva, these ancient Roman baths are still fed by a sacred hot spring. The site museum displays excavations and artifacts from the baths and temple.
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Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
Orkney Islands, Scotland
c. 3000 BCE
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial monument dating from c. 3000 BCE, which contained the remains of 8 people and 24 dog skulls. It is open to visitor access and there are spectacular views from the hill.
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The Grapes Pub
Liverpool, England
This small pub in Liverpool is best known for its association with the Beatles, who would often drink here after performing at the nearby Cavern Club (which did not serve alcohol).
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Townhouses at 18-30 Gay Street
Bath, England
1755-60
This Grade I listed building consists of 13 terrace houses on the east side of Gay Street, stepped downhill, from No. 18 to 30. Built 1755-60 by John Wood the Younger. Jane Austen lived at 25 Gay Street in 1805.