Examples of medieval drawings of animals that look nothing like the living thing 

You won’t find them in the zoo! These medieval drawings of animals look VERY different to the real thing UK-based Daniel Holland has shared example of Medieval drawings of animals Artists behind these sketches clearly had never seen the beasts were drawing  One drew an owl with a human face while another drew beaver with … Read more

New book Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools makes a splash with examples from London to Sydney

This is certainly a great book to plunge into. Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools by author Christopher Beanland showcases the world’s best lidos, from a spaceship-like pool in Hong Kong to Icebergs – a pool full of ‘frothy surf’ in Sydney.  As well as presenting the best places for an alfresco dip, the … Read more

Where to find your perfect examples of the UK’s finest food – from hotpot to tarts and oysters

Britain is famous for its comfort food, from heart-warming pies to fish, chips and mushy peas. Here the Mail on Sunday’s Richard Mellor takes you on regional food tour around the UK and picks the best places to enjoy the nation’s most renowned dishes. Get ready to start salivating… SAVOUR SOME SNACKS OR TUCK INTO … Read more