Now, he has written a short history of British architecture, aimed at the "intelligent layman". As Jenkins takes us through the various styles (Palladianism, the gothic revival, etc.), it sometimes ...

As Jenkins takes us through the various styles (Palladianism, the gothic revival, etc.), it sometimes feels a little bit dutiful: the writing is more "assured" than inspired. But in its final 70 ...

Nothing about the unassuming façade of this south London terraced house gives a clue about its extraordinary interiors. The modest-size abode was the home of Kenyan-born poet and novelist Khadambi ...