Collecting stamps stamps of approval

The story of hat pins is not just the story of hats, explains Sarah White, the Fashion, Costume and Textiles expert at Tennants Auctioneers, ‘It’s also the story of women.’ By the early years of the 2

OLIVER WHEELER considers how Britain’s railway stations have shaped our lives for two centuries

Kathryn Ferry delves into 20th-century holiday habits with the help of her postcard collection

Armigers from the Tudor and Stuart era had their moment last month, with a seal ring linked to Royal Exchange founder Sir Thomas Gresham and a ruffler once owned by philanthropist Sir Edwin Rich causing a stir at auction

The repeated rise and fall of the tattoo

With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells