Antiques
Banned! 10 books that rocked the world - everyone has number 4 on their shelf!
For various reasons, being too sexually explicit, heretical or inciting a love of conjuring evil spirits, all of these familiar books have gained a certain notoriety. See if you agree with their censors…
Struggling with a small home? These tiny historic buildings have some BIG ideas
Rescuing old buildings from obsolescence is vital work, but can be fraught with heritage constraints – the challenges can be even greater with small buildings, but with some creative reimagining, there’s no end to the possibilities
UK auctions calendar for August, September and October 2026
Key antiques and interiors auctions around the UK in August, September and October 2026
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£11,000 for a pineapple? The extraordinary cost of food in the Victorian era – and the surprising tableware it inspired
Serving celery from a vase or mustard from a silver pot was once the epitome of sophistication. Emma Longstaff delves into the history of these obsolete yet tantalising dining curios
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UK auctions calendar for August, September and October 2026
Key antiques and interiors auctions around the UK in August, September and October 2026
Antiques fairs around the UK in August, September and October 2026
The best antiques fairs and vintage markets around the UK in August, September and October 2026
Inside our September issue!
tour four homes filled with art; discover the latest décor we’re loving; explore the Umbrian town rivalling Tuscany and book a stay at The Royal George – it’s dreamy!
£11,000 for a pineapple? The extraordinary cost of food in the Victorian era – and the surprising tableware it inspired
Serving celery from a vase or mustard from a silver pot was once the epitome of sophistication. Emma Longstaff delves into the history of these obsolete yet tantalising dining curios
Cath Kidston's Cotswold home is a lesson in muted, modern elegance
Among the many beautiful homes featured in
Jenny Rose-Innes’s new book, The Nature of Decorating, is the dreamy antiques and plant-filled Cotswold home of design legend Cath Kidston. We take a peek inside...
Antiques News
Inside the Grand Tour: Step inside the stately homes powering a major new exhibition
Three of Britain’s great stately homes – Holkham Hall, Burghley House, and Woburn Abbey – have opened up their collections for an ambitious new exhibition at the Mauritshuis in The Hague
Hold the past in your hands: Inside the new V&A East Storehouse, where you can handle historic artefacts
A vibrant Victorian villa in Hastings
This 19th-century Hastings villa has been embellished with brilliant colour, fascinating collections and unique pieces, all of which reflect the lives and interests
of its creative owners. Feature Sharon Parsons. Photographs Richard Gadsby
Collecting
The sweet (and sometimes savage) history of Valentine’s Day cards
Tokens of love are a pleasure to receive and Valentine's Day cards from yesteryear are a treasure to cherish
Effortless ways to style blue and white ceramics in your home
A large display of blue and white china creates a real statement. Here we show you different ways to display your collection...
A pickled 'alien' and haunted paintings: These are the UK's 10 weirdest auction buys
From unusual Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia to bizarre (and questionable) curiosities, Polly Allen explores the most unexpected items snapped up in online auctions
Display Ideas
Create a quintessential English country kitchen with these easy ideas to steal
We show you how to create an idyllic countryside look in your kitchen in 10 easy steps
A guide to British studio ceramics and pottery
Studio pottery by the biggest names of the 20th century is surprisingly affordable – and it’s a great way to start a dynamic new collection. Photographs Katya de Grunwald. Styling Sally Denning
10 ways to display art in your home
We take a fresh look at creating unique displays of antique, vintage and contemporary wall art. Welcome to the gallery…
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Learning
Is your house number working against you? Numerology says it is
Ellie Tennant discovers the thinking behind numerology and finds out which house numbers are best for us
Get to grips with garden design and create your dream green space
With longer days tempting us outside, now’s the ideal time to enrol on a course to guide you through creating your perfect garden
