History in the making

Sue Harragin has a clutch of old black-and-white photographs which, though not in any way exceptional, offer a beguiling glimpse into everyday life at her moorland cottage some 70 years ago. The neat

The Tower at Vita’s home, Sissinghurst Castle ...

Blending a monastic simplicity with warm shades, vibrant highlights and sculptural shapes, this converted church is now a heavenly haven that reflects both past and present

The garden at The Holt, Hampshire The home of Mr and Mrs Edward Wake

I f you’ve ever been curious about what goes on in the roped-off ‘closed for conservation’ areas you come across in stately homes, then this book is for you. A companion to the BBC television series o

Sigorney Thomas’ historic home couldn’t look more iconic Americana, but inside it’s beautifully crafted to tick all the boxes for modern family life