From accusations of heresy to claims of moral corruption, discover the controversial books that outraged censors and ...

Nestled in a leafy enclave in Montpelier, Bristol, Tristan Hogg’s family home is a testament to his love of upcycling and vintage interiors. The chef and co-founder of Pieminister was first drawn to ...

11th Modern Art & Design, Vintage Fashion & Textiles, The Cotswold Auction Company, Chapel Walk Saleroom, Chapel Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3DS. cotswoldauction.co.uk 11th-12th The ...

Think of a classic dolls’ house and you’ll probably picture a perfectly symmetrical building with soft red-brick walls, tall sash windows, detailing around the front door and a hipped roof with ...

Ancient Greek city states are thought to have had distinctly different approaches when it came to visitors announcing their arrival. While Spartans would advertise their presence at the door with a ...

Defined simply as a settee that seats two, but also known as a tête-à-tête, a causeuse, a confidante, a siamoise and a gossip couch, the form is common in many countries including Britain, France, and ...

In January a friend sent me an excited text having just discovered Nottingham’s ethereal Grade II*-listed Church Cemetery. Grade II*-listed Church Cemetery in Nottingham opened in 1856. - Heather ...

Belvoir Castle might have the appearance of an ancient castle, but it is in fact a mock castle, built on the site of a historic stately home. Its history dates back to the 11th century, but since 1067 ...

Fortnum & Mason’s association with the monarchy is nestled somewhere in the subconscious – it’s an intrinsic part of the company’s history that has helped to establish its reputation as a luxury brand ...

From Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck to Appley Dapply’s Nursery Rhymes, Beatrix Potter’s tales have been among children’s literary favourites for decades. Born Helen Beatrix Potter, the English ...

While classic British antique beds – from cast-iron or brass bedsteads to ornate mahogany fourposters – have their share of admirers, it’s the exuberance of continental antique beds that seems to have ...

The Georgian era was a golden age for craftsmanship and design. Here we explore some of the most influential movements and trends of the era... From vast, elegant townhouses to shapely brown furniture ...