Thomas Wedders – The Man With the Longest Nose in History

In 18th-century England, there was a man who captivated the public’s imagination — not because of his feats of strength or charm, but because of his extraordinary nose!

Thomas Wedders (also known as Thomas Wadhouse) became a sensation with a nose that measured a staggering 20 cm (7.8 inches) long — longer than many people’s hands! This was no magic trick, no circus stunt — just a unique, natural feature that set him apart in a way few others ever experienced.

What’s truly remarkable about Thomas isn’t just his nose, but his attitude towards it. Instead of feeling self-conscious or ashamed, he fully embraced his remarkable feature and turned it into a spectacle. In the world of traveling circuses and public exhibits, he became an attraction, showing the world that what makes you different could also make you unforgettable.

Thomas’s story serves as a powerful reminder to us all: sometimes, the very things that set us apart are the things that define us in the most unforgettable way.

 Centuries later, Thomas Wedders’ legacy lives on, inspiring us to accept our uniqueness and turn it into our greatest strength.

Swipe to see rare images of Thomas and the wax figure displayed at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!