Back in 1947, following the success of my grandmother Monica Edwards’ first book, Wish For a Pony, the opportunity arose to purchase at auction an old dilapidated 14th century farmhouse named Pitlands

Shakespeare’s works are peppered with countless food references: pies, cakes, capons and a great deal of sherry, for starters. Some are set-dressing details, but many were allusions that would have be

Our columnist is worried that the British custom of elevenses is in danger of going out of fashion

What do our beloved hostelries have to do with the discovery of DNA, the D-Day landings and The Lord of the Rings ? Everything, as Ashleigh Arnott discovers

In the light of the Royal Navy’s decision to ban sailors from drinking alcohol for at least two days a week, Henry Jeffreys considers the role of hard liquor in the lives of those who serve on the seas

Did you know that Northern Ireland is one of the toughest places in western Europe to open a new pub or start a microbrewery? However, despite restrictions and archaic laws, some of which date back mo