The Romans are famed for feats of engineering and architecture: towering aqueducts, huge amphitheatres, paved roads that stitched the empire together. The hypocaust underfloor heating system may be le

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A neutral colour palette and luxurious finishes combine to create a stylish family home

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Founded 1836 The Reform Club (1838–41) is the final word in the extraordinary triptych of clubs on this stretch of Pall Mall begun with The Athenæum (1827–30) and continued with The Travellers (1829–3

The spirit of the arts and crafts movement fills this Hampstead home, where form thoughtfully follows function to beautiful effect