Ah, England. A place where centuries-old castles stand humdrum on city streets, a historic district is as common as a pub, and fascinating ancient structures like Stonehenge pop up in tourist brochures like pimples on a teenager. It’s no wonder then, that the nation has refined its historical obsessions to the downright mundane. Enter the bewitching hamlet of Middop in Lancashire, whose historical landmarks are so everyday they could be classified as absolute snoozefests. Don’t get me wrong, Middop is a lovely dot on the proverbial face of England, but it’s the cultural equivalent of bread without butter - useful, sure, but lacking joie de vivre. However, this hasn’t stopped history buffs from being unreasonably fascinated with the ridiculously ordinary local structures, such as houses, a milestone, and a boundary stone. First up, let’s talk about "The House”. This is not Hogwarts or Pemberley we're talking about, but simply, "The House". This Grade II listed building, with the creativity quotient of its name challenging that of plain rice, is a source of awe. Why, you ask? Well, throw in some moss-ridden bricks, a door that creakily wheezes like a heavy smoker, and you have yourself a historical sight! Tourist attraction, anyone? Not too far away, peers our second superstar - "The Other House". What distinguishes this architectural gem from the first? Apparently, it is the attached farm building! No doubt the barnyard smell is an additional olfactory experience that adds to its allure. Likely where agrarian revolution was perhaps sparked, or more probably, where Farmer Giles kept his legendary cow Bessie. Continuing the parade of monotony, meet "The Milestone". This historical masterpiece dates back to God knows when, and its inscriptions must have eroded a couple of decades back. In fact, the only thing this milestone is marking is its incline towards an early demise. Stonehenge might have shrouded mysteries but this Milestone leaves nothing to the imagination. Last but certainly least, we have the pièce de résistance, "The Boundary Stone". A single, misshapen rock placed to essentially say 'my land, your land'. Its presence, so riveting, one can practically hear the whispers of territorial disputes from the 18th century. Forget the Pyramids, this boundary stone with a chip on its shoulder could be the underdog story of the century. So before you fork out a small fortune to holiday in Egypt or Rome to witness their historical marvels, consider a day in Middop. No hieroglyphics or Sistine chapels to strain your neck at, but plenty of bricks, stones, and the unforgettable sour waft from The Other House. In conclusion, Stonehenge who? Why gaze in wonder at ancient druidic mysteries when you can scoop a quick glance at England’s paradise of the banal? Preserving history indeed, but add a dollop of creativity, Middop, for goodness' sake!