The ‘potter wedding quilt’

This year the iconic London store Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary. Acclaimed for its quirky, imaginative style – and renowned for its sumptuous, printed fabrics – a century and a half on the

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

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

Souvenirs from past times bring back happy memories for Jenny and Tess

The Festival of Quilts 31 July-3 August 2025 Europe’s biggest quilting show and home of the world’s largest open quilt competition. Join leading quilt artists and experts from around the globe for a f

Terry towelling–whether it be clothing babies, adorning a poolside Bond or mopping tennis players’ brows–altered domestic life forever, discovers Matthew Dennison