Country Life looks back at the First World War through the lens of the Country Life Archive. View images, read a selection of wartime articles, and also download war artist Muirhead Bone’s first catalogue of drawings, originally published in 1917.
Five collectors of unusual things, from taxidermy to tanks, tulips to teddies, explain their passions to Country Life. Interviews by Agnes Stamp, Tiffany Daneff, Kate Green and Octavia Pollock. Photographs by Millie Pilkington, Mark Williamson and Richard Cannon.
Like marmalade on toast, saying sorry and the Shipping Forecast, there are few things more typically British than the courtroom wig. Agnes Stamp explains why our barristers and judges wear them.
Once the summer residence of the 7th Duke of Atholl, Dunkeld House has now established itself as the latest location on the set-jetting map, says Agnes Stamp.
The 'Surrey Six' is a collection of ways to tie rope that, for most people, are the only six knots you'll ever need. Agnes Stamp tries her hand at tying them, and looks in to the lore of knot tying.
From hiking to cooking classes, a family-run stronghold in the heart of Tuscany offers the perfect low-season retreat, says Agnes Stamp.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s visionary creations brought American architecture to the forefront. Agnes Stamp rounds up iconic residences for sale looking for their next guardian.
Two Hollywood veterans — husband-and-wife duo Peter Sussman and Sara Curran — behind Schitts Creek, The Favourite and The Night Manager have finally cast themselves in leading roles, restoring and opening Cowes's only boutique hotel. Agnes Stamp picks up her popcorn and checks in.
'There is a real danger we could lose our diversity of breeds', warns the Kennel Club's Bill Lambert, as Agnes Stamp reports.
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We take a look at the royal children of the past in the Country Life Archive.
Harold Tower is an outstanding Gothic-style castle, circa 1830, occupying a commanding position on Douglas Head overlooking the bay.
Northfield House is a historic Scottish home, just 10 miles from Edinburgh.
Country Life May 23 2018 explores orchids at Chatsworth; admires the finest tree avenues in Britain; and reports on the art of duelling.
British beauties mad keen on eventing.
The Cotswolds number: leading landowners; Badminton preview; plus delightful daisies and shepherds' huts.
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that dresses up rather well, says our kitchen garden cook.
Fine Art number: The rise of the conversation piece; interview with the RA president; plus schools that nurture talent.
Annie Tempest on 25 glorious years of Tottering; the role of spy pigeons; and a complete guide to conservatories.
Henley Park in Normandy, Surrey sits in seventeen acres of stunning parkland.
