Our dearly beloved Viscountess Boudica was evicted from her flat in Bethnal Green in 2016 and moved to Uttoxeter, be we still remember her fondly every Christmas.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.