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

Just a stone’s throw from the bustling streets of Bath, Lydia Fay’s elegant home looks out over an idyllic pastoral landscape, with sheep grazing in the field opposite and panoramic views of the Somer

Displaying personal possessions and objets is an art form – and also key to achieving a room with plenty of panache

FROM temples and mausoleums to castles and memorials, some of the world’s most enduring monuments are dedicated to love. Roman emperor Hadrian went further than most and built a city – Antinoöpolis –

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

The most sensual pictures of women sprang from Ovid’s verses, the Aeneid gave Turner his longest-lasting subject matter and Edward Burne-Jones saw himself in Arthur’s deathless slumber. Carla Passino explores how literature influenced art