19/04/2014

Bruce Oldfield is a British designer best known for his couture and bridalwear designs. His client list spans generations - from icons including the late Diana, Princess of Wales and Queen Rania of Jordan to Jemima Khan, Sienna Miller and Rihanna. He was raised and educated by Barnardo's, the British charity which cares for vulnerable children and young people and he’s a passionate advocate for their work.

Lynne Moore is an artist with a passion for extremes of landscape and climate but in 2012 she was embedded with the British Forces in Afghanistan as a war artist.

Lynne's paintings will be on display at the Cavalry and Guards Club in Piccadilly, London between 28 - 30 April.

Tom MacKenzie was one of the last children to be admitted to, and to leave, the Foundling Hospital.

The Last Foundling by Tom MacKenzie is published by Pan.

Two hundred years after the first British pier was built Jon Bounds and Danny Smith went on a road trip visiting all 56 pleasure piers in the UK.

They’ve written a book about their experience called Pier Review.

From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, sneakers to sandals. Hannah Rochell, features editor at fashion magazine InStyle, tells us about her favourite comfortable footwear.

En Brogue blog

Bridget Jones’ author Helen Fielding chooses 'Climb Every Mountain' from the Sound of Music and Diana’s Krall’s version of 'Pick Yourself Up'.