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Collecting JOHN OGILBY'S MAPS
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Collecting JOHN OGILBY'S MAPS

A typical 17th-century county map finely detailed towns, villages and rivers, yet it was Ogilby who made roads the focus

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4 mins  |
March 2024
HEART OF OAK
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HEART OF OAK

From tables to coffers, beautifully handcarved pieces of early oak furniture are as useful today as they were over 400 years ago, and work surprisingly well in modern interiors

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4 mins  |
March 2024
UK FAIRS SPECIAL 2024
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UK FAIRS SPECIAL 2024

Whether youre searching for a key piece to complete your collection, or hoping to find interiors inspiration and afew decorative items to update your home, a fair is the place to start, says Charlotte Packer

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8 mins  |
March 2024
Spitalfields Silk
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Spitalfields Silk

During the 18th century, thousands of skilled Huguenot silk weavers settled in east London’s Spitalfields, kickstarting the golden age of English silk design and production, says Celia Rufey

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3 mins  |
March 2024
A lesson IN STYLE
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A lesson IN STYLE

Nestled in one of the Cotswolds' most notable villages, this unique historic property has seen numerous changes over the years, but is now a welcoming home, thanks to its industrious owners

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3 mins  |
March 2024
Fresh Perspective
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Fresh Perspective

Bursting with character and charm, Jojo Humes’ Suffolk home is a testament to her vision, hard work and creativity

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3 mins  |
March 2024
English Rose
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English Rose

Blousy florals and vintage finds conibine to Create a Felaxed feelin an 18th-century farmworker s cottage

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2 mins  |
March 2024
MARTIN & DOWLING
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MARTIN & DOWLING

Malcolm Martin of the esteemed wood-sculpting duo speaks to Dominique Corlett about a quarter of a century of collaboration, and letting the work lead the way

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3 mins  |
March 2024
48 hours in Manchester & Stockport
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48 hours in Manchester & Stockport

There is so much more to this thriving area of north-west England than football and soap operas

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5 mins  |
October 2023
THE ALCOCK MYSTERY
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THE ALCOCK MYSTERY

Willa Latham goes on the trail of one of the most enigmatic figures in British porcelain

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Bringing it all back home?
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Bringing it all back home?

As ancient treasures are steadily returned to their places of origin after decades housed in Western museums, Emma Longstaff explores the complex and often emotive debate

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4 mins  |
October 2023
Collecting POCKET WATCHES
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Collecting POCKET WATCHES

More affordable than wristwatches and often superior in quality, the pocket watch could well be the timepiece of the moment for collectors...

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Ruling the roost
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Ruling the roost

A modest farm building in Kent proved the perfect blank canvas for a joyful restoration that celebrates salvaged items and industrial antiques

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Surprise creations
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Surprise creations

Natasha Redcliffe breathed fresh life into this Victorian stationmaster's house, combining vintage finds with DIY flourishes to give this once-neglected home an elegant, theatrical edge

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3 mins  |
October 2023
ART AND BEAUTY
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ART AND BEAUTY

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

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2 mins  |
October 2023
Paper Trails
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Paper Trails

Museum archives and historic stately homes are mines of decorative wallpaper designs that are ripe for reinterpretation

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4 mins  |
October 2023
The art of colour
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The art of colour

Exciting partnerships between paint companies and museums, galleries and heritage organisations offer inspiration for home decoration

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5 mins  |
October 2023
BOXES OF DELIGHTS
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BOXES OF DELIGHTS

A habit once beloved by all tranches of society, snuff taking sparked a fashion for elaborately crafted boxes to house the tobacco, opening up a rich collecting field

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September 2023
Irresistible ikat
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Irresistible ikat

The intricate dyeing technique of ikat has changed little since its nascence and the fabrics remain much admired, says Celia Rufey

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Forgotten female artists.
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Forgotten female artists.

Florence Evans tells us about her passion for bringing forgotten women artists to light, and the great joy in discovering hidden gems

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Reach for the stars
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Reach for the stars

As the sale of the Freddie Mercury collection takes centre stage at Sotheby's London this August and September, Caroline Wheater unpacks the rocketing phenomenon of the celebrity auction, where bidders buy into the lives of the rich and famous

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6 mins  |
September 2023
A Place of Many Parts
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A Place of Many Parts

Nick and Zoe Bullen both work in television production and their home, furnished with inherited pieces and finds gathered on their travels, reflects their storytelling skills

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Home from HOME
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Home from HOME

Angela and Dr Geoff Kemp's beautifully eclectic New Zealand villa has been reimagined as a corner of England with colour, pattern, antiques and a few treasures from home

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Bold type
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Bold type

Textile designer Zoe Davis and her husband James have transformed their Grade II-listed farmhouse with vibrant hues and vintage finds

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3 mins  |
September 2023
The art of HOMEMAKING
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The art of HOMEMAKING

Kathy Crisp and Russell Sherry have used their Sussex home to express their creativity, as well as their love of art and antiques, while staying true to the building's original features

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5 mins  |
September 2023
SETTING THE SCENES
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SETTING THE SCENES

Period-drama season is upon us, and as viewers are transported by the sumptuous costumes and award-winning performances, we sneak beyond the sets to discover the hectic realm of sourcing antique props for TV and film

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9 mins  |
September 2023
HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE NDIDI EKUBIA
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HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE NDIDI EKUBIA

Exquisite silver vessels grace the shelves of museums and beautiful homes around the world - and now they're attracting a new generation of collectors, discovers Rosanna Morris

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4 mins  |
September 2023
LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities
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LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities

This Month: Ceramic Fairings

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3 mins  |
June 2023
Six of the best COVERED MARKETS
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Six of the best COVERED MARKETS

Elegant components of many European cities since the mid 1800s, the continent’s covered markets remain marvels of period architecture as well as retail, says Rhiannon Batten

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2 mins  |
June 2023
TRAVEL
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TRAVEL

ART DECO HOTELS, historic COVERED MARKETS, the latest TRAVEL NEWS, plus FAIRS AUCTIONS

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June 2023