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Ancoats Hospital and Ardwick and Ancoats Dispensary

Ancoats Dispensary

Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a former hospital, built in 1873 to serve the densely populated districts of north and east Manchester…

Curiosity of the Week

The quirky wonders of Wigtown

Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Have yourself a quirky little Christmas

Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…

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