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London, United Kingdom

The Mildmay Club

One of the last "Working Men's Clubs" in London, Mildmay is a testament to Community and belonging.

Washington DC, United States

Georgetown Custom House and Post Office

A tale of how a post office became the battleground in a town’s fight for its very existence in the United States' earliest days.

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Taranaki, New Zealand

Cape Egmont Lighthouse

Originally built in 1865, this lighthouse was dismantled and moved to Cape Egmont after it was mistaken for another lighthouse.

London, United Kingdom

Launderettes

The future of the British launderette is secure, due to a renewed passion for comforters—which simply don’t fit in domestic machines.

London, United Kingdom

Vickers Viscount

A turboprop airliner designed by Sir George Edwards, who oversaw the development of the supersonic 'Concorde'.

Toronto, Canada

Grand Hotel

Although it seems naturally lit, the swimming pool in Toronto's Grand Hotel is actually located in the basement.

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

East Midlands Trains

Established in 2007, East Midlands Trains (EMT) provided train services to the East Midlands area of England for twelve years and are now known as East Midlands Railway.

Madrid, Spain

Crystal Palace

While originally designed as a greenhouse, the Palacio de Cristal in Madrid currently houses art exhibits for the Museo Nacional Centro de Art Reina Sofi­a.

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Willaston, United Kingdom

Hadlow Road Railway Station

Once a bustling railway station, this structure in Cheshire, England is now a visitor center in Wirral Country Park.

Milan, Italy

Milan Metro

Currently the leading train system in all of Italy, this metro system won the most prestigious design award in Italy in 1964.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol Temple Meads

This train station, the oldest and largest in Bristol, England, was the first station designed by Industrial Revolution engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

London, United Kingdom

Marshall Street Baths

This marble-lined pool is housed in an Art Deco recreation complex on the site of even older public baths.

London, United Kingdom

Horniman Museum & Gardens

The Horniman Museum & Gardens in London, England is most well-known for its large collection of taxidermy.

London, United Kingdom

Covent Garden Station

Follow this arrow to trains in historic Covent Garden station in London, built in 1907.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore Conservatory

Created specifically for exotic palms, this historic glass house provides an unobstructed space for the trees to flourish.

London, United Kingdom

Royal Naval Asylum

These lavish brick buildings assembled in the Tudoresque style were erected to house the widows of naval officers killed at sea.

London, United Kingdom

Maypine Launderette

This launderettes is one of the last original 24/7 laundry venues that is still operating in London.

London, United Kingdom

Royal Waterloo Hospital

This hospital is one of the earliest buildings on Waterloo Road, and was the site of controversial psychiatric practices.

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