It’s Christmas, so what would be more appropriate for our Curiosity of the Week than the tradition of Boxing Day itself?
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Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses
Yep, that’s right, our latest Curiosity of the Week is an unusual Christmas custom, known as the Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses…
Edinburgh’s Time Ball
Edinburgh is buzzing this week as the festival enters the last few days, so for our latest Curiosity of the Week we bring you one of the city’s intriguing landmarks…
A building with an artistic crack in the wall
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a building with an artistic crack in the wall. Assembly London in Fulham might look as though it is falling apart, but take a closer look…
Merz Barn, a forgotten piece of art heritage
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a small and unassuming stone barn, with an artistic heritage, hidden off the beaten track in Cumbria…
A rose takes centre stage in old City of London custom
The Knollys Rose Ceremony is one of those quirky British traditions which has always fascinated Contrary Life, and so it features in our Curiosity of the Week spot…
John Stow’s Quill Pen Ceremony
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is an unusual triennial ceremony, involving a quill pen, which takes place in April in London…
London’s Lullaby Factory
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a hidden musical installation in London. The Lullaby Factory was created to transform a small space between two buildings at Great Ormond Street Hospital…
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
We head to Glasgow for our latest Curiosity of the Week, as we take a look at one of the city’s unique hidden treasures…
Tichborne Dole
What do a curse, a crawl and bags of flour have in common? Find out in our latest Curiosity of the Week, which looks at a charitable tradition…
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a deserted village, and former den of thieves, which can be found in North Lincolnshire…
Oakham Castle Horseshoes
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a quirky collection of horseshoes that can be found at Oakham Castle in the small county of Rutland…
Steng Cross Gibbet
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a gruesome landmark in Northumberland. Steng Cross Gibbet aka Winter’s Gibbet can be found on the roadside near the historic village of Elsdon…
St Catherine’s Oratory
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a rocket-shaped tower with an interesting tale. St Catherine’s Oratory, on the Isle of Wight, was built as a punishment for stealing wine!
Tooting’s tiny tavern
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a tiny tavern in Tooting. Hill Station is a cosy bar, hidden away in Broadway Market…