Make-do and mend: up-cycling in world war ii

Women served in all three services from WWI onwards. They also served in support roles, such as the Women’s Land Army (in both wars), the Fire Services, Motor Drivers, Voluntary Aid Detachments and so

PATRICK GRANT on how wartime wisdom inspires his passion for planet-friendly fashion

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Beryl Nevell thought her service during the Second World War had been a case of ‘doing her duty’. Then someone special stepped in and showed her what she was truly owed…

Christine Atkins asks: Please can you help with these family photographs? The posed lady in the studio photos might be my great-grandmother Emily Weston (née Brayban), b. 1864. She could also be the s

Over the years, I’ve gradually discovered various ways (often through trial and a lot of error!) to make the most effective use of my precious sewing time. It’s definitely been a journey, with some ro