The Victoria and Albert Museum was founded in 1852 and is named after Queen Victoria and Prince Alberthouses. It houses a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Covering 12.5 acres, it has 145 galleries making it one of the largest museums in the world.

 

One of its famed exhibits is the Great Bed of Ware (pictured left courtesy of veronikab) - a considerably large oak four poster bed, carved with marquetry, that was originally housed in the White Hart Inn in Ware, England. According to sources, it was built by a Hertfordshire carpenter named Jonas Fosbrooke in 1463 or 1580, depending on which versions your read.

 

The bed measures 3.38m long and 3.26m wide and can 'reputedly... accommodate at least four couples'. Many names are carved into its posts, believed to be by those who have spent time in the bed.

 

It is reputed to be the most haunted bed in Britain! The spirit that apparently possesses this bed has been known to pinch and scratch occupants it deems unsuitable.