Professional mermaids risk hypothermia, seasickness and the cling of skin-tight silicone, but the reward is becoming an ‘ocean ambassador’ – and a bit more colour in the world ...
They were bought by entrepreneur Tom Glanfield, who made headlines in 2023 for purchasing a pricey Sandbanks bungalow. Mr Glanfield placed the tails on his harbour wall, overlooking the water. The ...
An art trail featuring giant mermaid tail sculptures is to be launched in Dorset. The Great Tail Trail, which will include more than 40 sculptures across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole landmarks, ...
Over eight years, Brandee Anthony has built an aquatic empire around mermaiding Brandee Anthony Media; Vero Beach Mermaid/TikTok Brandee Anthony decided to try mermaiding for content on her Periscope, ...
Nadya Vessey was born with a condition that meant her legs would never develop properly and by the time she was 16 she had both her legs amputated. Now in her fifties, with false legs, she was ...
With just weeks to go until The Great Tail Trail makes a splash, organisers at Julia’s House children’s hospice have unveiled the full list of locations where the spectacular mermaid tail sculptures ...
Anyone who's anyone knows mermaids are everything. They get to swim all day long with their pretty shiny tails instead of boring, old legs. While we have pavements and slow walkers to deal with, they ...
It’s not easy being a mermaid. Just ask Rachel Smith, the head mermaid at Dive Bar, a plush lounge in downtown Sacramento. Every night, she and a dozen other professional mermaids perform elaborate ...
Three mermaid tails from the Great Tail Trail are now at Sandbanks harbourfront. They were bought by entrepreneur Tom Glanfield, who made headlines in 2023 for purchasing a pricey Sandbanks bungalow.