A modern miller’s tale

Corn-dolly crafter Colette Hughes describes the bleak situations our ancestors faced. “Imagine,” she says. “It’s winter and your family is hungry and cold. It gets dark early, fresh food is in short s

Discover the last surviving court of houses that once dominated the Midlands, and hear the stories of the workers who built Britain’s second city

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

Past and present entwine at the Black Country Living Museum, where history is close enough to touch and stories of the past unfold

In the backcountry around Belfast and the Causeway Coast, Northern Irish producers are bringing new life to old farms and creating community hubs that showcase the region’s rich artisan food scene

Hankering after a life in the countryside? Don’t leave home without our expert guide for house-hunters