Steeped in history
Yorkshire, £1.35 million
Set on River Ouse's eastern bank, 14th-century Lendal Tower was part of York's defensive system: a chain linking it to Barker Tower, on the opposite bank, could be pulled up to prevent boats passing. Converted into a home in 2011, the Tower enjoys magnificent views of the city, particularly from the large roof terrace.
Lendal Tower, York 3 bedrooms, river views, garden Carter Jonas (01904 558200) www.carterjonas.co.uk
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Canine muses: David Hockney's chocolate dachshunds, Stanley and Boodgie — who he painted over 40 timesIn the second edition of our limited series, we meet some more of the dogs who've inspired our greatest artists.
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50 years ago, the English country house seemed headed for extinction. Instead it was the start of a new golden ageRather than perceiving the mid 20th century as a troubled period in the history of the country house, John Martin Robinson argues that it was perhaps one of the most interesting, unexpected and enterprising. All photography from the Country Life Image Archive, by June Buck, Paul Barker, Val Corbett, Will Pryce and Paul Highnam.
