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From the warm robes of a 16th century builder to the stylish hat of a modernist architect. The National Trust has an extraordinary fashion collection, and each piece can tell us so much more about the people behind the places in its care. Join two curators on a preview tour of this exceptional wardrobe before their new book is published, which will highlight the stories of 100 things to wear.

Bath – famous for its Roman spa, and Regency balls. Just outside this, oh so English, town though, is a museum set in acres of stunning gardens, dedicated to America. It was the dream of one transatlantic couple who were interested in decorative arts and wanted to showcase the work of early Europeans in America. Here the museum team introduce their story and the amazing collection you can visit today.

You’re never that far from some kind of waterway in England, so sailing has been important to us since our earliest days. A safe harbour and a practical dock are essential and with so much history behind them they have a wealth of stories to tell; from royalty to photography! A new initiative was launched this year to highlight these places and here, maritime historian, Cathy Shelbourne, shares some with us.