Humphrey the M5 Camel

After more than 25 years of standing in a field between Junctions 23 and 24 of the M5 in Somerset, this fiberglass sculpture has become an icon for commuters.

Throughout the year Humphrey receives Christmas cards, postcards, and even seasonal clothing like Hawaiian shirts and Santa hats. So iconic is he that this fan mail can be addressed simply: The Camel, M5 Junction 23 and 24.

Humphrey first captured public attention in the 1980s. Many of the towns in the English West Country hold yearly carnivals, including Bridgwater's three-hour affair. Humphrey is believed to have originated from this carnival, when a group of farmers from the area created him for the parade. Once the carnival was over, they began to gift Humphrey to any member of the group who got married, so he could live in their garden in matrimonial celebration.

When the final farmer was married, they followed this very tradition, but with no one else to pass Humphrey on to, he has remained in that farmer's back garden ever since, only ever leaving for charity or community events.

After disappearing for a number of years, causing no small amount of public outcry, Humphrey has since reappeared alongside his baby son, a small camel sculpture called Bernard (Boo for short). Together, they keep watch over the motorway.