In recent months, reports of work at Tottenham House and Conholt Park, two important Wiltshire houses restored to an exceptional standard, revealed a wealth of artisanal skills. The aptitude of British craftspeople, architects and designers for breathing new life into buildings and their settings doesn’t only benefit their owners and our heritage, it also creates employment and preserves expertise. Each year, COUNTRY LIFE shines a spotlight on those practitioners with the knowledge and instincts to get it right

These investment pieces from today’s top makers are exquisitely crafted, enduringly beautiful and designed to be loved for generations

The new Turner Prize (this time, for craftspeople) ...

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A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events

The current custodians of a Cotswolds manor have rekindled its centuries-old spirit, making a stylish and welcoming home