Leading by example

Ironmongers’ Hall, London EC2 The home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

The seaside lido offered safe swimming for holidaymakers irrespective of the vagaries of the tide. Kathryn Ferry looks at the architecture of these remarkable creations

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home

From topless staddle stones outperforming complete ones to two versions of the same desk selling on the same day 212 miles apart, bizarre occurrences are par for the course at contents sales

Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort

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