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Back in the 18th Century, Henry’s Townhouse, in London’s village-like Marylebone area, was the home of acclaimed author Jane Austen’s (reportedly favourite) brother Henry, a failed barrister, we’re to

‘We’re met by the full cacophony of life’

Once a quiet fishing village west of Lisbon, Cascais became an unlikely hive of activity during the Second World War, attracting regal refugees and intelligence operatives in equal measure. Russell Higham investigates its enduring glamour–and its connection to Casino Royale

Is a ring of 36 cherubs excessive? Perhaps, but those are only the ones around the southern Italian city of Lecce’s Basilica of Santa Croce’s rose window; I count dozens of additional cheeky winged ba

This week’s dream: a tall ship adventure in ...

What does luxury look like today? We talk to the interior designers behind four of 2025’s most anticipated hotels to discover their secrets