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Tiles of style: why both antique and new Delftware will always be in fashion

Whether they were made in the Netherlands or England, in the 1600s or far more recently, Delft tiles seem never to go out of fashion. In this buyer’s guide, we discover their fascinating history
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Collecting antique and vintage breadboards

From plump wheat borders to lofty mottos, we uncover a fascinating slice of British history.
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Life before photographers: the art of the silhouette portrait

Small, often beautifully framed and with an air of mystery, silhouettes are an intriguing field for collectors, and look striking placed together on a wall
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Collecting diamonds: a cut above the rest

Diamond jewellery is perhaps the ultimate Christmas gift – timeless, romantic and beautiful. Though investing requires some thought...
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Meet the treasure seekers scouring river foreshores, beaches and fields for the history beneath their feet

We talk to the amateur detectives who revel in the hunt for long-forgotten objects
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Collecting Bilston enamel boxes

Small, beautifully crafted and often surprisingly complex, these decorative boxes were the height of fashion in the 18th century, and represent a fertile field for collectors today
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At your fingertips: a guide to collecting thimbles

Thimbles represent a compelling slice of social history as well as miniature vehicles for artistic expression – it’s little wonder they hold such enduring appeal for today’s collectors
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Banging bonfire nights! Where to find the UK's most dazzling firework displays

Fizzing fireworks, flaming bonfires or illuminated trails? Rhiannon Batten picks six historic venues commemorating the foiling of Guy Fawkes’ gunpowder plot this autumn
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Grand Tour: be inspired by the travels of 17th-century gentlemen

We explore some of Italy’s lesser-visited destinations, teeming with historic and cultural attractions, but without the crowds…
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48 hours in Narberth: where to go and what to see

Much feted for its food scene, the small Welsh town of Narberth can also be applauded for its vintage and antiques offering, which has blossomed in recent years
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All aboard! Six of the best heritage railways to visit this summer

Whether stationary or moving at a gentle rumble, vintage trains and trams are a wonderful way to step back in time and embrace your spirit of adventure
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As Glyndebourne Festival kicks off, don't miss these 14 great ways to spend a weekend in nearby Lewes

Champagne picnics, alliums in bloom and stiletto heels sinking into the lawn can only mean one thing: Glyndebourne’s opera season has begun. Established in 1934, Glyndebourne Festival turns 90 this year, with five operas performed from May to August, and an autumn season in October. Just six kilometres away lies the historic market town of Lewes, on the edge of the South Downs National Park
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