The Maris Piper has become Britain's best-loved potato (hush, King Edward fans) — but where did it get its curious name? Eleanor Doughty investigates, while Toby Keel takes a look at where King Edward potatoes got their name.
The quirky place names of Britain have been borrowed and re-used all across the globe. Eleanor Doughty picks out some of the best.
Bringing in stone from overseas has long been commonplace for our interiors, but designers are discovering the pleasures of home-grown stone, says Eleanor Doughty.
Established a century ago to celebrate domestic interiors, the Geffrye Museum has been reborn as the Museum of the Home, with a Georgian-style kitchen, finds Eleanor Doughty.
Little beats the charm of traditional sash windows, but there's no doubt they can be a little leaky. Eleanor Doughty explores the options to bring them into the 21st century.
Audley End’s Victorian cook, Mrs Crocombe, has become a YouTube sensation. Eleanor Doughty signs in for a lesson with her.
ZSL London Zoo is open to the public once again. Eleanor Doughty was first in through the gates to greet some of the residents and go behind the scenes of the charity’s conservation programmes.
Our remaining windmills are unashamedly romantic slices of old England. Last spring, those still working went into overdrive to meet local demand for flour, reports Eleanor Doughty.
Even simple-looking names like Powell and Coke can trip up the unwary, while Belvoir and Featherstonhaugh are positive linguistic land mines. Eleanor Doughty (Dowty? Dockerty? Dotty?) investigates.
The colours that estate owners choose to paint their buildings and cottages lend them a highly distinctive feel. Eleanor Doughty finds out how — and why — the different shades are chosen.
Island life without needing a ferry? Tidal islands can offer the romance and glamour of living on a charming dot on the map but without many of the problems, as Eleanor Doughty explains.
Major flight paths criss-cross over plenty of covetable areas of the UK.
Gone are the days when postcode snobbery hindered the London housing market, finds Eleanor Doughty. Or are they?
There’s more to London than prime central — nine zones more, in fact. Eleanor Doughty advises on where in the outskirts to invest.
Beekeeping is on the rise and you needn’t own lots of land. Eleanor Doughty explores the property possibilities.
Eleanor Doughty explores life on Scotland’s myriad beautiful islands.
Few things are more romantic than a country house with a windswept hilltop location — Eleanor Doughty finds herself entranced by homes on the hills in the North of England.
London’s multiplying Blue Plaques certainly add interest, but do they affect property values? Eleanor Doughty investigates.
Norfolk is full of charming towns and unspoilt coastline and boasts one of Britain's finest small cities. Eleanor Doughty sings its praises and suggests a few spots to look at if you're thinking of making the move.
