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TRAVEL
Visit Narberth, plus six holiday cottages for garden lovers. Review of The Lido Townhouse by Katie Pike, travel stories by Rhiannon Batten
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July 2024
Homes & Antiques
Pride of place COALBROOKDALE GARDEN SEAT
The Shropshire village made famous by the Darby family's adventures in iron is as celebrated for its ornate garden furniture as it is for its ground-breaking bridge, says Janet Gleeson
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July 2024
Homes & Antiques
A buyer's guide to GARDEN ANTIQUES
Elevate your garden, Bridgerton style, with opulent statues, romantic fountains and oversized urns
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July 2024
Homes & Antiques
Cartes de Visite
Some 20 years ago, Paul Frecker first discovered an album of cartes de visite - small Victorian photographs that were a phenomenon of their time. Today, he has a collection of over 10,000 cards
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July 2024
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LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities
Last year, two Iznik tiles (one 'mid 19th century' in blue and white; the other 17th century 'with a turquoise glaze', with 'small chips and losses' and 'a resin repair') sold for a remarkable £14,500 at Dreweatts, against an estimate of £500-£800.
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July 2024
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Home of bright ideas
Eclectic vintage finds, bold colour choices and carefully edited collections have brought new life to this 19th-century worker's cottage in the Dutch countryside
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July 2024
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ALL SET FOR SUMMER
Celebrate the sunshine with a season of al fresco dining and make every gathering magical, from lazy picnics to leisurely outdoor dinners
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July 2024
Homes & Antiques
Animal magic
Brought to life in myriad ways, whether printed, woven or embroidered, animals and birds have always been popular motifs in textile design, says Celia Rufey
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June 2024
Homes & Antiques
Bright, bold and BRILLIANT
Small homes don't need to compromise on character. In Nick Kenny's two-up, two-down terrace, natural light, upcycled pieces and colourful accents make a big impact
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June 2024
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Petite et chic
Amanda Grant and Kristian Dean's compact apartment encapsulates the essence of continental country house style
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June 2024
Homes & Antiques
A thrifty MIX
Jill De Búrca's home was once a buy-to-let. Now that she's finally moved in, she has begun to furnish it with a quirky combination of antiques, vintage pieces and high street finds
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June 2024
Homes & Antiques
Scholarly SANCTUARY
Statement antiques create drama in this one-bedroom former school hall, owned by antiques dealer Jean Hill
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June 2024
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HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE - FLORA JAMIESON
The stained glass artist talks to Dominique Corlett about the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement and capturing the English countryside at its best
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June 2024
Homes & Antiques
Armillary sphere
The roots of the armillary sphere go back centuries but the design has retained its appeal, and sculptor David Harber creates some of today's most spectacular examples, says Jenny Oldaker
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June 2024
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best HERITAGE RAILWAYS
Plying an 84-mile round trip route through the Scottish Highlands (current licensing woes willing), the Jacobite Steam Train starts at Fort William and skirts the tallest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, and spectacular beaches on its way to Mallaig.
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June 2024
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TRAVEL
48 hours in Stockholm and the best heritage railways.
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June 2024
Homes & Antiques
A PERSONAL PASSION
For opera lovers, Glyndebourne Festival is the highlight of the summer, beloved for its magical setting as well as the calibre of its productions. Celia Rufey steps behind the scenes as it celebrates its 90th birthday
8 min |
June 2024
Homes & Antiques
Small WONDERS
Compact rooms can be awkward, but they're a great chance to get creative with design. We share tips, techniques and furniture to make the most of smaller spaces...
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June 2024
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48 hours in LEWES
As Glyndebourne Festival celebrates its 90th anniversary, there's no better time for a weekend away in the neighbouring town of Lewes in East Sussex says Sarah Riches
5 min |
May 2024
Homes & Antiques
WE HEART ART
Visiting national art galleries and their acclaimed masterpieces is one thing, but the real satisfaction of being an art lover lies in building a collection of your own, says Caroline Wheater
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May 2024
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The mystery COLLECTOR
One of the joys of collecting antiques is that pieces often come to us with stories attached. The story of Murray Pollinger, who built up an important collection of Samuel Alcock porcelain, is like the stuff of fiction. Fittingly so, as Willa Latham discovered...
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May 2024
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Dream Dealers
The antique textiles trade is a collaborative one, says Celia Rufey. Here, she speaks to a few key dealers about their working practices and discovers the pieces that most pique their interest
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May 2024
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Pride of place WINDSOR CHAIRS
These sturdy wooden stalwarts of the home are still very much in demand today. Janet Gleeson explores their story as she continues her series on regional antiques
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May 2024
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New Romance
Having discovered this thatched cottage while holidaying in a favourite spot on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Christine Pink bought it as a weekend bolthole. However, she fell in love with the property and its surroundings and soon gave up city life
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May 2024
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A Living Museum
Architect and artist Simon Hurst has spent years turning his everyday terraced house into a bequiling cabinet of curiosities
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May 2024
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Queen of Vintage
Tineke Tichelaar has collected vintage design for decades, but only now have her treasures found a perfect home an old village train station with its authentic colours still intact
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May 2024
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Ancient and MODERN
A crumbling Dorset barn nestled in a beautiful garden has been transformed into a quirky open-plan home, filled with art and antiques
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May 2024
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FRANCES PRIEST
Dominique Corlett speaks to the ceramic artist about the language of pattern, and tiles as public art
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May 2024
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200 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY
As the National Gallery celebrates its 200th birthday this May, Caroline Wheater discovers how the priceless art collection was born from the donations and bequests of wealthy art-lovers who wanted to share their treasures with the People
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May 2024
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Six of the best HISTORIC SHOPS
Whether you're looking for jewellery, sweet treats or a classic novel, make gift-shopping an event this Mother’ Day with a visit to these historical establishments, says Rhiannon Batten
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