Knaresborough, England (© Steven Hunt/Alamy)

【December 26 2015】With a blanket of snow, it seems like the winter holidays might be extra cozy in the northern English town of Knaresborough. As you settle in, though, be aware that the town has a bit of a mysterious history. Knaresborough is thought to be the birthplace of Ursula Southeil, aka Mother Shipton, a 16th-century seer of the Nostradamus variety. Mother Shipton’s Cave, alleged to be her birthplace, is one of the attractions of Knaresborough. The medieval town is also the place where a language scholar, Eugene Aram, may’ve murdered a man in 1744. For decades afterward, Aram’s story was a popular reference in English literature and song. But let’s just enjoy this scene of winter in Knaresborough and not dwell on such dark tales.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..