Medieval metropolis

One of our most treasured landmarks, the Tower of London, represents 1,000 years of history. Almost three million visitors last year testify to the fact this is a universally loved destination – in th

A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events.

PERSONAL ADVENTURES IN GAMES

Do you feel powerless to cheeky companies looting your hard-earned wages by hoiking up bills? Try Looot, a game that puts you in control of the pillaging – albeit ten centuries back in Viking times. L

Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand