If you’re looking for presents for those with a scientific frame of mind, you need look no further than the Wellcome Collection.  In their huge gallery space in Euston in the heart of London, they have a shop with weird and wonderful presents for all ages…..

Skull money box

There are mugs festooned with pills, highlighters in the shape of syringes, skull money boxes and sparkly skull earrings (main picture) as well as book bags and coaster sets decorated with skeletons.

If you are planning a trip to London, it is a great place to go for a cup of coffee, too (the Pod Academy team often meets up there). And there is usually a free exhibition to visit  – the current one is Foreign Bodies, Common Ground – an artist led exploration of global health research.

The Wellcome Collection is part of the Wellcome Trust, the UK’s wealthiest charity. Set up by Sir Henry Wellcome (1853-1936), it describes itself as  ‘a champion of science, funding research and influencing health policy across the globe.’

Skeleton coasters and bags

Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE