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Display of Christmas gifts - Visit Britain

Boxing Day

It’s Christmas, so what would be more appropriate for our Curiosity of the Week than the tradition of Boxing Day itself?

Chelsea Pensioners - Chelsea Choir - Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses 2017 - Royal Hospital Chelsea

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…

Curiosity of the Week - Nelson Monument Time Ball Edinburgh - Contrary Life

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…

ACS (c) Charles Emerson

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 - Cumbria - Curiosity of the Week - Contrary Life

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…

Knollys Rose Ceremony - All Hallows by the Tower - City of London

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 - London

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…

Lullaby Factory landscape by Studio Weave

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 - Glasgow

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 2017 - Flour

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 - Lincolnshire - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

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 by Onewhohelps

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…

Winter's Gibbet - Northumberland - By Phil Thirkell

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 - Isle of Wight - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

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!

The Hill Station - Broadway Market Tooting

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…

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Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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