Gracing the banks of the River Thames, this exquisite gem survived the Civil War thanks to a shrewd political operator, and is one of the finest Stuart houses in the country

Your indispensable guide to the capital

The historian, author and former director of planning and development at English Heritage tells Anne Cuthbertson about his life and work in the capital

Ampthill Park House, Bedfordshire, part I The home of Sir Timothy and Lady Clifford

A Queer Inheritance: Alternative Histories in the National ...

Musicians, astronomers and artists all played a part in the story of this historic Surrey Hills home, which has begun a new chapter with the help of design studio Gunter & Co