1. Waxwork depicting Shanghai rookery in late 19th century, Shanghai History Museum, basement of Oriental Pearl Tower.

2. Two or three feet away, standing by the entrance to the waxworks, were the figures of Laurel and Hardy.

3. 3 The shutters were firmly closed at the ticket booth, the waxwork policemen staring with sightless eyes at passers-by.

4. What began as a collection of text works, paintings and cartoon imagery has made way for real-life smoking trucks and skips, waxwork models and even a replica public toilet.