Collecting straw marquetry

A cut-crystal bed, with associated mirrors and throne, sparkled at auction earlier this month, but no glamour could beat the prize that was the Union Flag flown by HMS Spartiate at the Battle of Trafalgar

These makers and brands craft their wares and source materials locally, reducing carbon emissions and championing British ingenuity

From a very young age, Michelle Farmer can remember being enthralled by her family’s many collections acquired during their voyages around the globe. ‘Travelling is in my blood: my parents, grandparen

Looking back at the past few months, an antique nest of drawers made to house artists’ pigments and a group exhibition of drawings spanning 500 years stand out as some of the most intriguing offerings of the summer

To mark VJ Day 80, Fiona Bruce focuses on some touching family treasures

There can’t be many shops that have received the distinction of being commemorated by the Royal Mint striking a coin in its honour. Not just any coin, but a £5 model, either in plain gold at £3,965, o