Saved for the nation

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

THEY could be questions for a quiz night at a Women’s Institute evening or at the local pub. What links a revolutionary former maternity ward with the tomb of the lady whose son was an inspiration for

Across London, historical landmarks are being transformed into hotels that shine a spotlight on the city’s heritage

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

Built on the wealth of the wool industry, picture-perfect Lavenham in Suffolk is lined with colourful timbered buildings and has a close-knit community at its heart

These four glorious properties need only a modicum of tender loving care and offer great rewards to the far-sighted