A BBC adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s novel The Pursuit Of Love begins this Saturday. But will you understand what they are saying? Over the next few weeks, be sure to keep this handy Teach Yourself Mitford guide by your side at all times. Arr: Period of time composed of 60 minutes. ‘Just awf to the … Read more
Britain’s most famous aristocratic supermodel Stella Tennant has ‘died suddenly’ at the age of 50 after gracing the fashion world with stand-out androgynous looks during her 1990s modelling heyday. But while Scottish-born Stella commanded attention for all the right reasons, past members of her family weren’t as fortunate – with their scandalous escapades shocking polite society. Stella … Read more
Britain’s most famous aristocratic supermodel Stella Tennant has ‘died suddenly’ at the age of 50 after gracing the fashion world with stand-out androgynous looks during her 1990s modelling heyday. But while Scottish-born Stella commanded attention for all the right reasons, past members of her family weren’t as fortunate – with their scandalous escapades shocking polite society. Stella … Read more
A Georgian townhouse in London’s Mayfair which was the former home to prolific writer Nancy Mitford and used as her billet during a stint with the Auxiliary Fire Service in the Second World War has gone on sale for £7.5million. As a writer with an affluent background and one of the celebrated Mitford sisters, Nancy … Read more