Subject Focus: Antiques - in with the old
Take a course in antique collecting and you might discover you’re sitting on a Herman Miller of the future… The UK has a healthy obsession with nostalgia and television and magazines further fuel our enthusiasm for the past. Add our eagerness to bag a bargain and you’re part way there to understanding this nation’s passion for antiques. In London alone we have some of the world’s leading auction houses: Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams are the most famous. Sotheby’s has been running auctions since 1744. In March that...

Pollution Solutions
Each year, on September 22nd, central London enjoys the benefits of World CarFree Day. It’s a chance to ditch driving, highlight the ease of using public transport and help the environment. If you want to drive but also want to do your bit for the environment, here are some handy car maintenance hints to get yourself a greener car. If and when you’ve passed your test you’re thinking about buying a car – but you’re not planning on getting a new one – there are still some motor maintenance tips that can help make yours a greener garage, or that you...