Collecting servants’ bells merrily on high

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

From the humble open hearth to elaborate Victorian designs, the fireplace has evolved over time and has, for centuries, been the focal point of the home

Travelling salespeople were once a regular sight on our streets around the UK

Period homes can often come with a host of old and faulty electrical wiring and unsafe connections, so check and update the system as a priority

A Victorian townhouse turned out to be Rachel and Chris Clasper’s dream home, and a wonderful setting for their new-found passion for collecting antiques

A medieval tower attached to a priory in a sleepy village inspired Paula Dormer to embark on a rewarding new life for herself in the French countryside