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THE FABULOUS FIFTIES

As The Queen celebrates her Jubilee, we take a look back at British design in the early 1950s, when she acceded the throne.

STAR SALES

A rare ‘Roly Poly’Steiff bear, a Minton majolica matchbox and more... Caroline Wheater selects her highlights from recent auctions

Escape to THE ISLE OF PURBECK

This compact corner of Dorset combines an evocative sense of yesteryear with ancient history, diverse natural beauty, and a rich vein of creative inspiration, finds Sharon Parsons

BEHIND THE BRAND FORTNUM & MASON

Bolstered by dynamic advertising and no small amount of innovation, it's little surprise that 'the world's most famous cornershop'is still going strong after more than 300 years

Behind the Scenes AT THE ROYAL COLLECTION

Caroline de Guitaut, Deputy Surveyor of The Queen’s Works of Art, tells Janet Gleeson about preparations for the Platinum Jubilee

Period CHARM

Rebecca and Michael Newman wanted a modern townhouse, but fell in love with this rose-covered, 16th-century historic cottage in a Sussex village. They then filled the interiors with family heirlooms, classic finds and contemporary artworks

FABRIC OF LIFE And the bride wore white

Queen Victoria's wedding dress set a new trend for white gowns and was to have a lasting influence in the face of changing fashions, finds Celia Rufey

French Dressing

Interior designer Sophie Rowell has fashioned neglected Georgian townhouse, with views across the Channel, into a family home that blends English charm with continental chic

PICTURE PERFECT

Whether written as love notes, letters home from the front line, or greetings from the seaside, postcards offer us a tangible link to the past. Emma Longstaff explores their fascinating history

Refined style

Carefully chosen antiques, period details and a pared-back palette set the tone for this 19th-century brick-and-flint cottage in Norfolk

Salvaged & stylish

Interior designer Paula Barnes employed her flair for rescuing and repurposing antique and vintage finds in her latest project: a renovated Victorian mews and garden store

A BRUSH WITH THE PAST

When it comes to good product design, craftsmanship and endurance, the British brush industry has been leading the way for hundreds of years, says Rhiannon Batten

A family AFFAIR

Dreamily situated amongst fields of flowers in North Norfolk, Wiveton Hall is a Jacobean gem, whose timeless interiors reveal a quiet appreciation for the simple pleasures of country living

AT YOUR BIDDING: The rise of online auctions

A surprising silver lining of lockdown has been the uplift that salerooms have enjoyed as they pivoted swiftly to open up online. Making auctions more accessible to all has ensured a steady new wave of buyers, finds Caroline Wheater

Grand design

Author and stylist Helma Bongenaar fell in love with this 18th-century former dockers' bar in Amsterdam, transforming it with repurposed materials, found objects and treasured collections

Let there be LIGHT

Sarah and Adam Hall have transformed a former church in Australia and filled it with art, antiques and vintage treasures

Behind the Scenes - AT THE MUSEUM

Elinor Camille-Wood, Collections Manager and Curator of Shibden Hall in West Yorkshire, talks to Poppy Benner about her favourite part of the museum and one of its most famous inhabitants

GOING DUTCH

From its cheese museums to its shipyards, this is the Netherlands you need to know, says Karen Harvey

BROWNRIGG'S MIX OF CURIOSITIES

Portrait of an Antique

REGENCY TEAS

From elegant biscuits and cakes to the perfect cup of tea, we've got all the ingredients for an indulgent afternoon feast

Evolution of style

Inspired by the heyday of Hollywood Regency, the east London home of Rose Hanson and Josh Widdicombe is eclectic to its core

SHOP LIKE A PRO AT AUCTION

Designer and dealer Benedict Foley collaborated with Cheffins at its 2021 Fine Sale. Here he offers his top tips on buying antique furnishings at auction

Heirlooms of the Future: PAULINE BURBIDGE

Inspired by the natural world and a passion for fabric and stitch, textile artist Pauline Burbidge's pioneering designs have redefined the concept of quilt-making

Six of the best: SPRING SPECTACLES

With a nod to hanami, Japan's annual cherry blossom celebration, Rhiannon Batten discovers the best UK spots to enjoy blossoming spring blooms

Conservation PIECE

Design editor Emilio Pimentel-Reid has artfully combined the very best of old and new in his beautifully restored Regency apartment in Bath

TURNING JAPANESE

Simple yet expressive, Japan’s iconic wooden kokeshi dolls are highly collectable pieces of folk art. Emma Longstaff explores their history, appeal and intriguing craftsmanship

STAYCATIONS with a Story

From grand castles to cosy inns, the UK has a wealth of beautiful and historic places to stay, many of which have tales to tell, says Jenny Oldaker

Will Farmer

Will Farmer, Antiques Roadshow ceramics specialist and director of Fieldings Auctioneers Ltd, discusses his early collections, the women who inspired him, and an exciting film cameo

Heirlooms of the Future: PATIA DAVIS

Patia Davis’s functional, high-fired porcelain and slip decorated earthenware pieces are layered with calm tones, and have a movement that reflects the natural world

National Treasure

As the 44th series of the Antiques Roadshow returns to our screens, Homes & Antiques goes behind the scenes to find out how the programme has altered in recent years and why it still holds a special place in our affections