Inside story: handbags that made history
Delve into the background of bags, and you’ll find they were just as coveted in the 1500s as they are now. Emma Cook unpacks the rich inner life of the ultimate accessory
Emma Cook
Plunge into a new pastime: 10 of the best creative breaks
From an art workshop in Tuscany and a sculpture course in Wales to crime writing in the Highlands, we pick our favourite learning retreats
Great literary getaways: 10 writers’ retreats for an inspirational break
Follow in the footsteps of George Orwell and nine other celebrated writers to the places that inspired their work
The Ginger Pig, Hove, East Sussex: hotel review
The food’s always been top-notch at this gastropub, so the new bedrooms are a welcome addition, providing informal luxury at fairly affordable prices