Established more than 20 years ago as a gift shop in Winchester, Dolls House Hampshire has evolved over time to become a specialist retailer of the miniature kind. Here you can see a variety of beautiful houses and furniture all crafted on a very small scale.
Read moreIf you're looking for somewhere peaceful for next year's holiday, within walking distance of a pretty village and its busy harbour, and with views of the beautiful coastline, take a virtual visit to this week's tour of Swallow Tree Gardens.
Read moreThe history of body piercing is a long one. Mummified remains discovered over 5,000 years ago were found with pierced ears and expanded earlobes. Nose piercing is documented back as far as 1500BC, with lip and tongue piercings found in African and American tribal cultures for many hundreds of years.
Read moreA row of 24 shops in a covered walkway running alongside the market make up Butchers' Row in Bideford. So called after the fact that it used to be home to a line of butchers' shops, today it's an eclectic mix of independent traders offering unique and locally made arts, crafts, and gifts, alongside other specialist shops like jewellers and watchmakers. This is where you'll find a display of charming figurines and other sculptures produced by woodcarver, John Butler.
Read moreWith a long history dating back to Doomsday records of 1086, Grade II listed manor Lupton House in South Devon has been used for many purposes over the years. It's been a family home, a base for American forces in WWII, a hotel, and a number of schools.
Read moreFabulous fashion from the past 100 years is the subject of this week's favourite virtual tour. Stardust Years in Winchester is a ladies vintage shop selling original clothing, shoes, accessories, jewellery and gifts dating back to the 1890s. Step through the door and you're instantly transported to an era of style and glamour. The chance to wear the most beautiful clothes, this is like dressing up for adults.
Read moreWe're very pleased to announce the opening of our new Better Reach office in South Africa.
Read moreThe affectionate and humorous tales of a country vet have been enjoyed by thousands of people over many years in the much-loved books by James Herriot.
Read moreThe world's most futuristic cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas. When the invitation to sail as a guest on its pre-inaugural voyage popped into our inbox, the first thing we did was a double take.
Read moreLittle did Bob Ryan know after retiring from the parachute regiment and taking a market pitch to sell his old kit, this would start him on a journey to owning his own army surplus business in a town at the other end of the country.
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