A 17th-century manor house in Yorkshire, with links to Charlotte Brontë, has been listed for sale at £1.15 million. The property, set in one hectare of grounds, has sparked dreams of communal living among introverts, with visions of a shared home featuring libraries, kitchens, and gardens.
Meanwhile, Pancake Day saw one mother's annual tradition of making batter for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, providing savoury and sweet pancakes for her child. The ritual, described as a form of maternal devotion, highlights the unique culinary customs of Shrove Tuesday.
The Royal Horticultural Society has urged the public to look out for rare pink daffodils, specifically the Mrs R O Backhouse cultivar, which features a delicate pink tint on its trumpet. The society encourages gardeners to check their grounds for this uncommon bloom.
In Oxford, book lovers are rediscovering the Norrington Room at Blackwell's bookshop. Opened in 1966, it once held the Guinness World Record for the largest room selling books. Visitors describe it as a haven for bibliophiles, offering a restorative atmosphere beneath the shop's main floor.
