Thomas Wedders, The Man With The Longest Nose in History #Video


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In the 18th century, there lived a man by the name of Thomas Wedders, also known as Thomas Wadhouse. Born in Yorkshire, England, around 1730, Thomas was known for his extraordinary feature: his nose. It was said to measure an astonishing 7.8 inches in length (around 19cm), making it the longest nose in recorded history. Thomas was a performer in various circus sideshows in the mid-18th century, and his unusual appearance drew crowds from all over the country. However, beyond his unusual appearance, little is known about Wedders's life. Articles of the period remarked that he appeared to be intellectually disabled (referring to him as "an idiot") owing to an unknown condition, perhaps related to his unusual facial deformity. Despite this, Thomas was determined to make the most of his life, and he became a skilled performer, entertaining audiences with his unique appearance. People would travel from far and wide just to catch a glimpse of the man with the longest nose in history. Unfortunately, no cameras were available at the time to capture the image of Wedder's nose in all its glory. However, in recent times, we may see his likeness in the shape of wax figures, particularly reproductions found at Ripley's odditoriums. But, many people are asking the same question: Whether Wedders used his nose for anything else? Thomas Wedders passed away around 1780, in Yorkshire, at either 50 or 52 years of age. After his death, Guinness World Records gave him the posthumous title of "World's Largest Nose." Despite the negative portrayal of Thomas Wedders by some contemporary sources, he should be remembered as an individual who lived his life with grace and dignity, embracing his unique feature and using it to entertain and inspire others.

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  • BA

    Thanks Mel: I love your videos.

  • CharMaine

    Very cool history. Gotta feel kinda bad for Thomas and his nose. He probably got an awful lot of ridicule for it. Mankind is naturally mean natured; we have to choose to be kind to all those that we meet. Didn't realize Gina passed away a few days ago. See Mel, I'm always learning something here. TY.

    Mel, I think you have a doctor appointment tomorrow. Godspeed with that. I'll be praying for you, nonetheless. :-)

  • angel@midrivers.com

    Loved, loved, loved this video--thanks once again, Mel, for keeping us all updated even if it's past dated!!!

  • Tom Linton

    Wow! And I thought Jammie Farr had a big nose!!!

  • Mary Jane

    Very interesting.

  • iotus2

    Fascinating video, Mel. I always enjoy the coloration of old photographs.

  • Johnny

    Most interesting indeed. Why can't the small items on the screen be opened?

  • Randy Ferguson

    Wow! That was amazing! I enjoyed every one of these clips.

  • Karen

    Enjoyed!

  • Paul

    Very interesting !!

  • Patricia Yager Delagrange

    fascinating

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