a ram's-horn trumpet used in Jewish religious ceremonies and, in ancient times, to sound a battle signal If it’s extreme that you’re looking for to satisfy your thrill-seeking kids, The Slide is the place to be. Described as a ‘hair-raising London experience’, The Arcelor Mittal Orbit stands as the UK’s tallest public art display. Travel 80m to the top and then down the longest tunnel slide, at a whopping 178m long! an association between two organisms in which one benefits from the relationship and the other derives neither harm nor benefit We describe people as “red heads” instead of “orange heads” as the word ‘red’ was used way before that of ‘orange’. ‘ Orange’ only came around after the fruit first hit the British shores. From animals to gaming, these 50 weird & wonderful facts span some of the most unique topics, and if you aren’t amazed by some of these, I’ve truly failed!

My favourite objects are those where image and making combine. These include the cardboard models of valuable goods that are sometimes burned at Chinese funerals so that, even if some of them become a bit dated, they can be enjoyed in the afterlife: Rolexes, a Walkman, an SLR camera. Both idea and execution are beautiful. I also treasure a swan, made from a plastic milk bottle by the artist Madelon Vriesendorp – who incidentally is a far more accomplished accumulationist than I am – that lights up from inside. of a bird such as the ostrich or emu) unable to fly because of having a flat breastbone, to which no flight muscles are attached Congo may have once been a zoological curiosity, a rare primate who was given the unique opportunity to express his artistic desires – or at least to smear graphite and paint onto a flat surface. But in the decades since he produced his first drawing, zoos have been giving paintbrushes to animals as a common practice. The hope is that these attempts at creative expression help keep animals happy. Bold and striking, the murals are one of London’s quirkier sights. You’ll find them in the Church of Notre Dame de France. Ride the Mail RailGiven that the tube was constructed in the 19th century it makes sense that there have been a few changes to the network over the years. a substance consisting of dried sumac leaves and willow or dogwood bark, smoked by North American Indians I’m drawn to things that show a desire, a dream or a belief, where you can get a sense of connection with the maker. And with The Maker: most of the world religions are represented in my collection.

Billed as the most spectacular cinema in Britain, the former Granada Cinema in Tooting was one of a handful of Art Deco cinemas built in the thirties.BBH knew it had uncovered a universal truth; all that was needed was the narrative to bring it to life. That’s when the idea of literally becoming Christmas was born. Hidden in plain sight in a church on the corner of Chinatown in the West End, the murals are dedicated to the Virgin Mary and show the religious celebrations of the Annunciation, the Crucifixion and the Assumption. a person who believes that it is possible, through meditation, to reach a level of consciousness where one can exist on air alone a book containing sailing directions with hand-drawn charts and descriptions of harbours and coasts

With over 80,000 objects displayed within its rather small space – it’s a full-blown immersion into the world of the ancient Egyptians. The interior was inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain – that will explain the soaring arches and intricate carvings inside then. It can be a bit distracting – all that beauty when you’re simply trying to play a game of bingo, but I’m sure you will struggle through. Severndroog Castle Stand on the corner, look up and you’ll see a small statue of a fat, golden boy set into the wall on a spot marking the outer limit of the Great Fire. He stands as a reminder of the true cause of the great fire (it started in a bakers on Pudding Lane and finished on Pye Corner) – gluttony. Be warned. Looking for More Unique Things to do in London?

From the world’s oldest dress to pyramid texts and beautifully-engraved ceramics, The Petrie offers a glimpse into a civilisation past (and on a much more manageable scale than the nearby British Museum too). Any and everything relating to the cinema makes an appearance – thanks to collector and founder Robert Grant’s tireless passion for film.

The section between the Museum of London and the Barbican is my favourite – thanks to the small patch of parkland and gardens surrounding it – it’s a rare quiet spot in the heart of the city. Children’s Workshops: including Scrap Wood, Hula Hooping, Puppet Making, Mini Gardens, Drumming, Clay, Willow, Natural Weaving, Spoon making, Spoke Shave, Bhodran, Circus Workshops, Memma the CaveWoman, Storytelling Tent, Den Building, Monkey Do, Archery and More!Eltham is one of those surprise places that you never think to visit – but when you do, you find out it’s home to some of London’s weirdest spots – Severndroog Castle being a case in point. French novelist and director Jean Cocteau is best known for his writing (Les Enfants Terribles) and avant-garde films (Beauty and the Beast, and Orpheus, among others). However, Cocteau also blessed London with a unique series of murals. the search for and study of animals whose existence is unproven, such as the Loch Ness monster and the yeti Many of the pieces were organised by Rise Gallery’s RISEfestival, which saw huge international names such as Otto Schade, Dotmasters, Hayley Welsh and David Hollier adorn Croydon’s walls with some of my new favourite street art pieces in London.