Ever fancied waking up in a 12th century castle, a former dean’s residence or the spot where King Henry VIII wooed Jane Seymour? You can. Read on to discover some of the ‘oldest beds’ in Britain. The Old Deanery, Ripon Located across the road from Ripon Cathedral, with fine views of its soaring façade, this beautiful stone building is the former home of the cathedral deans. Dating back to 1625 and blessed with character and period detail, it still has … Read More
My (short-lived) career as a London dancer
In 2016 I left my full-time staff job as a digital magazine editor to go freelance. And, finally freed from a 9-to-5 routine, trapped behind a desk, I thought gleefully – what else can I do with my days? Maybe I’ll become a dancer… I wasn’t the most obvious candidate to join a dance troupe – at the age of, er, well let’s just say I’ll never see 40 again. I have arthritis and scoliosis and spent half of the … Read More
30 spring things to do in London
Whether you’re a visitor or native, taking the family or making a solo trip, here are some of the best things to do in London over the next few months. 1. Discover your natural fashionista at the V&A Always a hit, the V&A fashion exhibition series has turned its attention to the natural world for its latest offering, Fashioned from Nature. Running until January 2019, it explores the complex relationship between fashion and the natural world since 1600, showing how … Read More
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