The art and science of building bridges

Arbours and pergolas are design tools that help frame, envelop, shade and shelter – they really are exceptional at elevating our green spaces

While it is relatively simple to re-purpose former stations, sheds and signal boxes into something else, other legacy structures are a bit more complicated. Just what do you do with a redundant railway bridge, for example? Steam Railway takes a look at a few notable examples to find out.

This month, Alex Bishop considers the importance of guitar bridge design and its impact on tone

Frame the entrance to your home with a beautifully designed and complementary porch that meets your needs

CHRIS HOWE charts the progress of HS2 work to the north of Birmingham

In the second of our series exploring rail’s history, development and function in relation to rival transport modes, CHRISTIAN WOLMAR takes to the roads