Get ready to be inspired by the collecting features and unique stories in the May issue of Homes & Antiques! As the National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary, we look at how this world-class collection was established.
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Plus, we bring you advice from the experts on how to build an art collection of your own, as well as how to display your antiques to their full potential.
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Ceramic artist Frances Priest talks to us about her patchwork pieces, inspired by patterns of the past; and we meet four homeowners with exquisite houses – from an ancient barn in Dorset to a former Frisian train station filled with vintage treasures.
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There are plenty of antiques to admire, too, including Windsor chairs, Samuel Alcock porcelain and auction catalogues.
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Plus, in travel news, how to spend a weekend in Lewes, six beautiful botanical gardens to visit, and a review of The West End at Hawarden Estate.
Enjoy a glimpse of what to look forward to in the May 2024 issue!
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