Etiquette for Sharing a Car on a Long Journey With Friends
A long drive with friends can be the best part of a weekend away, or the most trying. A little forethought about plans, costs and car manners keeps everyone smiling from the first junction to the last.
How to Address a Letter to a Peer: A Guide to British Forms of Address
Writing to a duke, a countess or a knight need not be daunting. Here is a calm, practical guide to getting the envelope, the greeting and the sign off right.
Etiquette for Visiting a Stately Home and Its Gardens
A day at a stately home is one of Britain's great pleasures. A little etiquette keeps the visit relaxed for you, for fellow visitors and for the house itself.
Portmeirion's Chief Executive Warns More British Potteries Could Close Without Promised Support
The boss of the company behind Spode, Portmeirion and Royal Worcester says more of Britain's potteries could fail unless a promised £120 million support package is delivered.
The Guardian: Judi Dench Joins The Archers Cast in Calling for the Show to Stay in Birmingham
Dame Judi Dench has joined more than 100 current and former members of The Archers in urging the BBC to keep recording the Radio 4 drama in Birmingham, The Guardian reported.
A New Archive of AS Byatt's Papers Opens a Window on the Author of Possession
The British Library has acquired 68 boxes of AS Byatt's notebooks, manuscripts, letters and diaries, including handwritten drafts of her Booker Prize winning novel Possession.
Etiquette for Visiting a Friend in Hospital
A hospital visit can lift a friend's spirits enormously, provided it is planned with care. Here is how to arrange the visit, what to bring, and how to be good company on the ward.
Etiquette for Borrowing and Returning Things to Friends
Borrowing from a friend is a small act of trust. Here is how to ask graciously, look after what you have been lent, and return it promptly with a word of thanks.
Etiquette for Planning the Seating at a Dinner Party
Where your guests sit can make or break an evening. Here is how to plan a dinner party seating arrangement with grace, from the traditional conventions to the modern touches that keep conversation flowing.
How to Plant Spring Bulbs in Autumn for a Cheerful Garden
A little effort with a trowel this autumn brings colour to the garden from late winter onwards. Here is how to choose, place and plant spring bulbs, with timings drawn from RHS guidance.
