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The Houses of Parliament, pig-like marine mammals and medieval battles. It's the Country Life Quiz of the Day, December 11, 2025
Do you know which two architects worked on the Houses of Parliament?
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The accidental Impressionist who captures country life on canvas
Painting a local cricket match, Sherree Valentine-Daines received an invitation that changed her career and led her to become artist-in-residence at Goodwood
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John Goodall: Restoration is 'an act of recycling', but we need a system that encourages it
New-build is exempt from VAT, but the construction industry accounts for nearly 40% of global emissions of carbon dioxide. Something needs to change, says Country Life's architectural editor.
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Property with potential: Renovation projects for sale, starting from just £170,000
From Cumbrian cottages and grand country houses down on their luck, these homes will fire your imagination.
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From five-figure sensations to fashion-forward timepieces, there’s a watch for everyone this Christmas, says Country Life’s expert
Have you left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Not sure what to buy your fickle teenage son? Panic not, says Chris Hall, who has found a watch for everyone.
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Plain English Design
Bespoke kitchens; larders and laundries, sculleries and pantries, rooms defined by the dignity of utility, crafted from the best materials and infused with our unique sense of style.
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Best country houses for sale this week
A wonderful Leicestershire home and a storied Kent cottage make it in to our look at the finest homes for sale in Britain today.
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Doubles all round! It's the Country Life Quiz of the Day, December 10, 2025
Country Life's 2025 Christmas double issue hits shelves today, so to mark the occasion our quiz looks at doubles of all kinds, from whisky to war heroes.
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Country Life's luxury editor's Christmas gift ideas for children
Present for your children, godchildren, nephews and nieces, from luxurious bed canopies to Liberty print stuffed toys.
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170 years ago, a river of excrement ran through the centre of London, spreading stench, disease and death. The engineer and architect who cleaned it up deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Christopher Wren
The architect and engineer Joseph Bazalgette made a contribution to British life and the wellbeing of its people that cannot be overstated. Kate Green celebrates his life and legacy.
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‘Not to move at all is deeply slutty, in the old-fashioned sense of the word’: A snob’s guide to surviving Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a marathon, not a sprint.
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A lifelong Londoner on how to beat the throngs and make the most of the city this Christmas
Too few people know how to do Christmas right, says Will Hosie. Here are his tips and tricks for navigating the capital this festive season.
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A medieval home with 600 years of history that was once home to a king, set in one of Kent's most fascinating villages
Vane Court is the oldest house in the beautiful and historic village of Biddenden. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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Imagine all the answers to the Country Life Quiz of the Day, December 9, 2025
We've got John Lennon, we've got Arnold Schwarzenegger, and we've got Taylor Swift.
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The King, The Queen, David Beckham and me: Paula Minchin on Country Life's best guest edits
Country Life's Paula Minchin talks about the magazine's high-profile guest edits on the Country Life Podcast.
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What you'll find in the Christmas Double issue of Country Life — and how to subscribe or get your copy
Find out what's in this week's issue of Country Life — and how to save on the cover price when you take out a subscription.
