Design Lecture hosted by Country Life: Great Houses of London
Discover the astonishing riches hidden behind the often sober facades of some of England's most impressive homes. James Stourton, author and former chairman of Sotheby's, is your guide to the capital's architectural gems and their occupants. 3pm - 4pm. Special offer for Country Life readers. Tickets are £10 (usually £15). Advance booking is recommended. This event is taking place as part of the ‘Conversations in Design' programme at London Design Week 2013 at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10.
Booking hotline: 020 7352 1900; Further information: www.dcch.co.uk.
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Graham Norton's elegant East London home hits the market, and it's just as wonderful as you would expectThe four-bedroom home in Wapping should be studied for how well it uses two separate spaces to create a home of immense character and utility.
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Sign of the times: In the age of the selfie, what’s happening to the humble autograph?When Ringo Starr announced that he was no longer going to sign anything, he kickstarted a celebrity movement that coincided with the advent of the camera phone and selfie. Rob Crossan asks whether, in today’s world, the selfie holds more clout than an autograph?
