Traces of the past
Ben Rhydding was once a grand Gothic mansion in Yorkshire, built to provide the ‘water cure’ to the Victorian elite. Tamar Yellin explores the history of this ill-fated building and how it inspired a novel.
Kate Rhodes on her search for the perfect island writing retreat and the famous writers who’ve found solace and inspiration in their own island hideaways.
Deborah Chancellor reflects on the positives of living in a busy multigenerational household, the many hats she wears daily, and finding unexpected inspiration in lockdown life.