Nine pictures that show just how bored royal photographers can get while waiting for a baby
Monday's happy news about the new royal baby meant joy for millions, and hours of waiting for others.


Digital photography has brought many wonderful benefits. But these pictures are enough to make you pine for the days of Wet Plate Collodion photography, when each photographer could take just a handful of images per day...
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A spectacular tower for sale that's a blend of Victorian folly, architectural marvel and 21st century family home
Hadlow Tower has space, and a back story of love, jealousy and intrigue.
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Brat behaviour: The chef behind Shoreditch institution Brat and Soho favourite Mountain is running away to Wales
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