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July 2023

In Mary Poppins (1934) and, later, Disney's film adaptation, a bird woman sells bags of crumbs on the steps of St Paul's. It's an evocative image

- Luke Honey

Cabinet of Curiosities

This Month: Penny toys

But, 110 years ago, you were as likely to buy a 'penny' toy as a bag of pigeon food. For enterprising pedlars (also known as 'gutter merchants') congregated in the streets surrounding the cathedral, selling a wide variety of cheap toys.

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Escape to TALLINN

With its Hanseatic League heritage and folk art, design and sustainability scene, Tallinn offers an enchanting culture-focused city break, especially in the winter snow

time to read

4 mins

December 2025

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Stocking up

Hanging our stockings on the mantelpiece is a treasured part of today's Christmas celebrations, though the origins of this tradition are steeped in history and legend

time to read

3 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

Home for the holidays

Charlie and Chris Webb have spent years renovating their beautiful period property – which is especially magical during the festive season

time to read

3 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

Collecting STAGE DESIGN

Whether you're off to the panto or the ballet, 'tis the season to see a show. Set and costume designs offer a rare behind-the-curtain glimpse into the magic of the theatre

time to read

5 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

THE SPIRIT OF Christmas

Spiced punch, Lords of Misrule and government crackdowns: Sophia Cano traces how our festive drinking customs have evolved over the years

time to read

5 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

ELLEN HAYWARD

Ceramicist Ellen Hayward speaks to Dominique Corlett about sassy horses, the appeal of the miniature, and putting joy out into the world

time to read

4 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

GO GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS

By reimagining traditions and embracing conscious choices, it's easy to mix magic with intention this festive season

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

Six of the best GRAND GETAWAYS

From festive afternoon teas and private dining to decadent new-year stays, there's Christmas cheer aplenty on offer at Cliveden House.

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

Soulful Celebration

For Karen Burgess, Christmas is the perfect excuse to bring together vintage and antique treasures and decorations - each piece adding to the joyful, colourful atmosphere in her Devonshire home Karen added a large dual-level studio space to her home.

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

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Homes & Antiques

STAR SALES

A games table, Disney celluloid and 19th-century pet portrait all charmed buyers this month

time to read

3 mins

December 2025

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