This cold dessert made with layers of ladyfingers, fruit and flavoured cream, is believed to be named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III The Homes & Antiques team comprises some of the ...

In Martin Chuzzlewit, Mrs Gamp orders ‘pickled salmon, with a nice little sprig of fennel, and a sprinkling of white pepper…’ ...

As we prepare for Halloween, discover the stories of ghosts, witches and the wider supernatural that are deeply embedded in ...

When Maxine Harrison Sloss discovered this Georgian house nestled in the Scottish Borders, she was enchanted by its tranquil walled garden, which reminded her of a favourite childhood novel, The ...

Colour and fun, with a splash of the unexpected and a sprinkling of economy are the tenets that underpin Natasha Redcliffe’s pragmatic approach to decorating. When she and her husband Ben moved to ...

The story of Delft tiles is closely linked with the story of the Netherlands, says Durk Regts, director of a Dutch company specialising in antique Delft tiles. ‘In the early-16th century, Antwerp, in ...

The expert advice often given to potential buyers when moving to a new town is to rent a property first. ‘Try before you buy’ allows time to explore all areas and find a neighbourhood that really ...

Franck Montialoux and his husband Miguel lovingly restored this elegant manor house in Normandy, and filled it with pieces that reflect their love of antiques and portraiture. At the end of a golden ...

All over the UK, communities of metal detectorists, bottle diggers, beachcombers and mudlarks are thriving. They may have different hunting grounds and varied methods and tools, but the aim of the ...

We’re celebrating the glories of heritage this issue, with a round-up of European B&Bs that will have you making travel plans pronto, as well as six hotspots around the UK that are within easier reach ...

There have probably been thimbles for as long as there have been needles. Before the invention of sewing machines, everything had to be made by hand, from the sails of a ship to the sheets for a bed, ...

How do you identify a vintage engagement ring? You can tell an older ring by the way it’s made. Typically, the whole ring sits slightly lower on the hand and there is usually less metal visible around ...