Echoes of the water

The UK has around 4,700 miles of navigable waterways. Drifting along these hidden stretches is the perfect way to savour the tranquil joys and crafty spirit of traditional canal boat life

Despite their industrial beginnings, British canals have long been a symbol of slow living, adventure and heritage, and this design celebrates that spirit with a touch of whimsy and elegance. Whether

The art of juggling tea and a muffin while not tripping over or getting whacked on the head

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The river may be smaller, the quarry too, but one thing hasn’t changed – our friendship. We meet up and relive old triumphs...

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM