BBC looking for derelict historic homes

Endemol Television is looking for owners of historic properties that are at risk of being lost forever for a new BBC television series.

Highlighting the plight of spectacular historical properties, the programme will look at the secrets these houses hold, the events happened, who lived there over generations and how was the property used.

Christmas at The Geffrye Museum

Visitors to the Geffrye Museum during the festive season can discover 400 years of seasonal traditions in English homes.

Young Victoria comes to Burlington Arcade

Britain's oldest shopping arcade is celebrating the release of The Young Victoria with a display of one of Victoria's stunning costumes from the film in its Piccadilly entrance and many of the Burlington Arcade retailers are showcasing some fabulous pieces from the era.

Listed Building exhibition next month

An exhibition all about listed buildings, from restoring and renovating ancient properties to furnishing period homes, takes place next month at Olympia, London.

Discover Haunted Heritage on Halloween

With Halloween nearly upon us, English Heritage has launched an interactive map detailing some of the most spine-tingling tales in English history. Informed by tales of spooky sightings from visitors and English Heritage's own staff, the map highlights some of the scariest sights in the country.

The Savoy Sale - the end of an era?

As a huge fan of  D'Oyly Carte I am dismayed and, I admit, a little envious of  those than can afford to reap from the news that The Savoy Hotel is selling off 'surplus' items at an auction held by Bonhams later this month.