Although I have many that are more elaborate, I especially admire this golden one for its simplicity of form and I like to think its ridged profile derives from the nineteen thirties when my mother ...

It has become a tradition to publish this story at Christmas each year.

Threw forth a cheerful light. Within the fire’s light. A most enchanting sight. But he is almost starved, poor bird! Within these walls to try. Some hand should bread crumbs strew. Should all be spent ...

This extract is from ‘Aunt Louisa’s Keepsake’ published by Frederick Warne which was given to me by Libby Hall. The copy is inscribed ‘Christmas 1896’ inside the front cover.

Carnivorous readers will be delighting to learn that – despite the announcement of closure – the traditional Smithfield Christmas Eve meat auction runs this year hosted by G Lawrence & Co on Grand ...

Rodney Archer gives his rendition of ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’… ...

If you fancy a bracing walk as a respite from the forthcoming festivities, tickets are available for THE GENTLE AUTHOR’S TOUR OF SPITALFIELDS on New Year’s Day.

I often wonder if those who visit the Christmas installation at Dennis Severs’ House in Folgate St in spellbound silence today have any idea of what it was like when the creator was alive. Christmas ...