The Flying Scotsman: How the first 100mph locomotive became the
The first train to officially hit 100mph may not even have been the first, and didn’t hold the rail speed
Melrose Abbey, the Scottish Borders: The spectacular ruin where Robert
Melrose Abbey is one of the most powerfully romantic and evocative ruins in Britain — and for that matter, the world.
Great British Architects: John Morow
John Morow was a formative figure in the history of Medieval Scottish architecture. John Morow is a figure less significant
An idyllic Georgian home within striking distance of one of
Warnicombe House in Devon has come up for sale, and it’s a beautiful seven-bedroom home set in delightful grounds. Penny
Choosing the perfect fireplace: ‘If you get the fireplace right,
Fireplaces in richly coloured hues are all the rage, says our interiors expert Giles Kime. One of the many notable
Carla Carlisle: ‘What do the Sussexes want? How does this
Our US-born, Norfolk-based columnist Carla Carlisle was only too happy to welcome Meghan Markle into the sisterhood of American women
Winchester College: The school that’s survived six centuries of turmoil,
Winchester College is both a school for the lucky few and an architectural marvel, says Clive Aslet. The Bishop of
A country manor on the Welsh border with a staircase
This beautiful manor house in Wales has work to be done, but the staircase alone will enough to charm buyers
My favourite painting: Aurore Ankarcrona Hennessey
The director of art at The Arts Club in London chooses a picture from The Arts Club in London. Aurore
10 outstanding country houses for sale today, as seen in
Our weekly round-up looks at a magnificent Kent home and a delightful rural escape in Devon. Devon — £3,995,000 A