From a cat to a vaccum cleaner: Travelodge reveals bizarre items left at Shrewsbury hotel
Where would you find a sketch of Charles Darwin, a Tabby cat called Ziggy and a Montblanc fountain pen?
The answer is Travelodge's lost and found office in Shrewsbury, of course.
The budget brand has revealed some of the most interesting items left behind in its 557 UK hotels over the last 12 months.
Other items found in the town's hotel include a backpack full of climbing equipment and a brand new Dyson vaccum.
Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge spokeswoman said: “With nearly 19 million customers annually staying at our 557 UK hotels for a variety of reasons, we do get a range of fascinating items left behind.
"This year’s audit includes a brand new ice-cream van, a jilted groom, an amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, a 5ft teddy bear made of popcorn, a blue eyed Cockatoo called Brexit and even a replica of Megan Markel’s wedding dress.
“Interestingly as we have more business customers staying with us than ever before, we have seen a rise this year in important business papers, valuable items and lucky charms being left behind in our hotels.
"This includes a chest of semi-precious jewels, a rare bottle of vintage champagne, a Coutts cheque book and a 21 year old lucky penny belonging to a CEO."
In 2018 the chain also saw a growing trend in forgetful pet owners.
One animal lover staying at Brighton Seafront Travelodge for a summer break left behind their Blue Eyed Cockatoo called Brexit.
Another forgot her three Butterfly Tail Fish called Kim, Kourtney and Khloe who travel with her as they inspire her fashion designs at London Covent Garden Travelodge.
Also a cat-lover was so over joyed that her two Persian cats called Moet and Chandon won best of show that she left them at Swindon Central Travelodge.
During the last year, Travelodge hotel staff have found a number of items belonging to forgetful performers.
Joseph’s Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat was discovered at Bath City Centre Travelodge. Luckily the hotel manager danced to the actor’s rescue and personally took the coat to the theatre in time for the curtain call.
It was touch and go when a cheerleading team forgot their case of pom poms at Manchester Arena Travelodge ahead of competing at the UK National Cheerleading Championships.
