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Quaint relic or symbol of bad taste, garden gnomes have gone in and out of fashion. They are generally thought to have originated in Switzerland and Germany in the late 18th century. Then, in 1841, a

‘BARBEL SMUGGLERS’ FINED, 1977 ARTHUR’S ARCHIVE ...

Take a good dollop of Victorian innovation, add a fistful of classics, season it liberally with creative genius and you’ll cook up the very British art of literary illustration. Carla Passino charts its history and discovers that it still thrives

I appeared in the Follies end of the pier show along with other artists. The show was produced by Herman and Constance Wells. I was the song and dance man. Mario Lanza was in The Great Caruso at the c

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Back in the early 20th century, thousands of holidaymakers used to visit Brighton each summer, many of whom arrived on the train from London for a rare day out. The resort also attracted a wide variet