collecting
£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
Our August issue is here!
In our August issue, step inside four homes brimming with elegance, plus the brands keeping heritage skills alive, and 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh
Inside our June issue!
Grab a copy of our June issue and get the lowdown on making even the smallest homes cosy. Plus, a trip to Cambridge, costume for period dramas & collecting vintage Vogue
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Our December issue has landed!
Let the festivities begin! Explore four festive homes and discover the history of the Christmas stocking, plus dazzling emeralds, magic lanterns and a round-up of December’s cultural highlights
Say hello to our July issue!
Discover four elegant homes, Bunny Campione’s bunny auction, Napoleon’s golden dagger, and the joy of toy boats.
Our June issue has landed!
Explore four inspiring homes and discover the latest decorating trends for summer, plus space-saving furniture, the collectable world of Barbie and celebrating Cartier jewellery
Inside our May 2025 issue
Don’t miss our May issue, packed with essential collecting know-how, from textiles to Penguin books, Modernist jewellery to postage stamps, and more
The March 2025 issue is on sale now!
Grab a copy of our March issue! for beautiful, hand-picked fabrics and wallpapers; house tours; handy collecting guides and dates for your diary
Our February 2025 issue is here!
Grab a copy of the latest issue for luxe decorating & styling ideas; discover the beguiling world of lover’s eye jewellery; take a trip to Asolo in Italy; plus 6 romantic heritage hotspots
Inside our January 2025 issue
Our January issue is here! Enter the magical world of the music hall; embrace the beauty of candelabra; and enjoy some serious pattern play!
From Darkest Peru to big bucks: Your childhood Paddington toys could be worth thousands
As the nation’s favourite bear returns to the big screen, the popularity of toy incarnations of the iconic character soar.
Collecting antique and vintage breadboards
From plump wheat borders to lofty mottos, we uncover a fascinating slice of British history
How to identify first edition books and build a collection
Our expert guide on rare literary classics looks at how to tell if a book is a first edition, what collectors are looking for and why they make a worthwhile investment
Vintage and antique teapot guide: how to collect teapots and the history of tea drinking in Britain
Tea brewed in a vintage or antique teapot adds a sense of occasion to your daily brew and tastes that bit better. Our guide looks at how to collect beautiful vintage and antique teapots and a brief history of tea drinking in Britain
