Lifestyle Archive
(April 2021)

28 April 2021

Is it a good read?

By William Gregory MRICS, Golding Young and Mawer. Auctioning books has always been an important part of the saleroom. As far back as the 18th century the Georgian gentleman’s library was a representation of wealth and knowledge. Library collections were amassed by the great and the good, often to be later bequeathed to public galleries Read more…

27 April 2021

‘Secret treasure’ offers idyllic city living

Deloraine Court is a unique historic family house situated in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln. Nestled in the shadow of Lincoln’s iconic cathedral, Deloraine Court is a handsome, historic Grade II listed period residence which offers elegant living within a comfortable family home in the prestigious uphill area of the city. Professor Read more…

In search of beauty…

Steffie Shields shares ideas to improve your flower photography – and your garden! Thinking back to this time last year, when we were all weighed down under full pandemic lockdown, I remember casting around for a project to lift my spirits. Unable to visit other people’s gardens in search of images and inspirational stories, I Read more…

18 April 2021

Taking the plunge to swim with nature

Wild swimming doesn’t always involve taking a dip in a river or lake. Caroline Bingham visited Paul Bradbury who, with the help of his wife Debby and several friends, decided to build a swimming pond in their garden. The couple moved to their home, Hamilton House in Toft next Newton, nearly 10 years ago but Read more…