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MEDAL DETECTING
From car boot bounty to harrowing war experiences, the realm of military medal collecting is all about uncovering the stories behind them
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November 2022
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GAINSBOROUGH
Firm foundations and exquisite archival designs have kept the looms whirring for more than a century at this prestigious silk-weaving house
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Special 2022
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HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE GILLIES JONES
Stephen Gillies and Kate Jones make colourful, exquisitely handcrafted glass that reinterprets ancient traditions and natural motifs with modern elegance
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Special 2022
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Behind the Scenes at the V&A WEDGWOOD COLLECTION
Catrin Jones, chief inaugural curator, talks to Janet Gleeson about how she cares for one of the most important industrial collections in the world
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5 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH ANTIQUES
By choosing old over new, shopping locally and restoring what you already have, you can fill your home with beautiful things, whilst remaining sustainable
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Special 2022
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PASS THE POSSET POT
Joke jugs, motto plates and communal cups - English delftware pottery provides a fascinating glimpse into the way we used to dine
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Special 2022
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From croft to couture
A long tradition of dyeing and weaving wool in the Outer Hebrides helped establish the fabric we know as tweed, now beloved by fashion houses, designers and royalty, says Celia Rufey
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Out of this WORLD
In a fairytale setting in Dorset stands Wolfeton – a rather unique house, much loved and even more greatly embellished over the centuries
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Links to the past
For Jonny Williamson, it was important to keep the feel of his barn conversion in Tetbury as sympathetic to the Georgian era as possible – and, being an antiques dealer, he was perfectly placed to do so
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Stepping BACK IN TIME
Clare Bennetthas created a home – and antiques emporium – in the premises of a perfectly preserved 100-year-old jewellers. The result is wonderfully enchanting...
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Picturing Perfection
As you’d expect in the home of an art dealer, paintings take centre stage in Catharine Miller’s colourful London home, and sit happily next to antique pieces bought at auction
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FOCUS ON Swedish Antiques
Inspired by Odette's love of Swedish antiques, Caroline Rees shares a potted history of the country's beloved design aesthetic
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October 2022
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Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM
Poppy Benner talks to Dr Tessa Kilgarriff, curator for the collections and interiors at neo-Palladian Chiswick House and Gardens in London, about a favourite feature of the interior
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October 2022
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Hilary McGrady
With over 300 historic buildings, the National Trust is a cornerstone of our cultural landscape. The Director-General explains what drew her to the role
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October 2022
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WELCOME TO CORK
History, culture, scenic splendour and a reputation as the food capital of Ireland - County Cork has it all. Sharon Parsons explores its vibrant city of the same name, along with a few gems further afield
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October 2022
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A New build with a view
Fiona and Paul met in Kenya nearly 40 years ago, later moving to Cornwall. The home they built in the grounds of their hotel showcases Fiona's skilful approach to mixing art and design from diverse cultures
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October 2022
Homes & Antiques
Treasure ISLAND
The restoration and extension of a 17th-century farmhouse on the Isle of Sheppey has turned it into a comfortable home from home, in harmony with its surroundings
3 min |
October 2022
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Salvaged STYLE
Louise and Sam Coster have transformed their timber-framed home with salvaged pieces and beautiful antique treasures
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October 2022
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A slower pace
Antiques dealer and interior designer Odette Welvaars has taken a relaxed approach to restoring and decorating her French holiday home - letting the house's history speak, and filling it with European pieces in keeping with its 18th-century heritage
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October 2022
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TINY TREASURES
One-of-a-kind souvenirs from the Grand Tour, intaglios give fascinating insights into the ancient world
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October 2022
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Sam Herman
A true master of his medium, pioneering studio glass artist Sam Herman made pieces that were expressions of himself, and they are highly sought after by collectors today, says Mark Hill
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October 2022
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Cabinet of Curiosities
This Month: Globes
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September 2022
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Open all hours
The surprisingly large interior of a converted pub in Kent has become a creative home for Jessica and Darryl Clifton, and their son
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September 2022
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The Art of Display
Jennifer Bristow-Smith talks to Katie Pike about the quirky collections artfully displayed around her home
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September 2022
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Material Matters
Antique textiles dealer Jennifer Bristow-Smith turned her robust 19th-century Scottish home into a hub of thriving enterprise
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September 2022
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Sicilian WAY OF LIFE
With their 19th-century farmhouse tucked away in a lush, green garden, offering views of the majestic Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Carla and Simone could not have chosen a more idyllic spot in which to bring up their family
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September 2022
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Paean to Paisley
The distinctive teardrop pattern has enjoyed a rich history, beginning in Persia 2,000 years ago and travelling to London's Spitalfields via a certain Scottish town
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September 2022
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PORTRAIT OF AN ANTIQUE
LISA BURDUS' WELSH GEORGE III POTBOARD
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September 2022
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Furnishing the Chateau
Emilia de Farcy talks to Katie Pike about how she and her mother filled their chateau's guest rooms with beautiful auction finds
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August 2022
Homes & Antiques
Teasure TROVE
At his Tangier retreat, horticulturalist Umberto Pasti devotes his time to finding antique treasures and tending to a garden filled with rare native plants
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