The sceptre and the orb

President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will soon make a three-day state visit to the UK, where they will undertake a busy programme of diplomatic events. The Royal Family will be tu

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

Ironmongers’ Hall, London EC2 The home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

AS the official residence of King Charles and the headquarters of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace has been populated by many famous names over the decades. Since 1993, those of us not destined

“Hands of Saint Dominic” by Albrecht Dürer, 1506; ...

From topless staddle stones outperforming complete ones to two versions of the same desk selling on the same day 212 miles apart, bizarre occurrences are par for the course at contents sales