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June 2019 Archive

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30 June
20 fine properties, from a Cumbrian cottage to the Duke of Westminster's former estate, as seen in Country Life
Alan Titchmarsh: How each of our English country gardens can play their part in saving the planet
The designer's room: 'I wanted to create a sense of calm'
29 June
A pristine, thriving farm on almost 1,000 acres, sitting in a quiet area of the Cotswolds AONB
Curious Questions: How does Tower Bridge work?
A day aboard the Dartmouth Express: 'You half expect Hercule Poirot to hurry along the corridor with Captain Hastings in tow'
28 June
A message of hope: ‘Humanity may be on course to destroy the planet, but we know how to stop it, we can afford to stop it and we have the technology to stop it’
Seven unforgettable trips which combine beauty, wonder and sustainability
A fine farmhouse, an ancient parish and acres upon acres of arable land
Country Life Today: The lion cubs living in an English country garden
In Focus: The Bald Eagle, America's symbol, 'torn apart, deranged and fragmented' by Lee Krasner
27 June
A Grade II-listed farming estate, once home to unruly horses and their talented trainer
Country Life Today: The Nottinghamshire village museum that's become a global sensation
How to make The Savoy’s sensational pistachio madeleines
26 June
What to look out for at Masterpiece, from speedboats and cabinets to paintings and books
Hunter have a highly-technical collection of wellies that are designed to brave even the wildest countryside conditions
Country Life Today: Holidays on Rockall, personal jetpacks and Love Island for rhinos
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25 June
Cheval Blanc St Tropez: A place where everything is taken care of — except, perhaps, the colour of your yacht
A life without plastic: Why it’s going to take more than a few incremental changes to save our planet
A vast Scottish estate for sale that includes five of the Munros, at the cost of a central London flat
County Life Today: The battle for the skies above Britain's most spectacular monuments
Jason Goodwin: 'Even when repeated 20 times, “The ball was in!” won’t cut it on the croquet lawn.'
24 June
Five garden swing chairs that offer comfort, style and hours of fun for the children
The journey of a beautiful Suffolk estate from crumbling ruin to modern masterpiece, with a 448-acre conservation and sporting estate
Country Life Today: A very 2019 take on the Good Life — Yoga classes, an art gallery and deliveries from Waitrose
My Favourite Painting: James Graham-Stewart
23 June
Port Lympne’s breathtaking Spencer Roberts Room: Where art and interior design meet a love of wildlife
Five gorgeous country houses with their own tennis courts
Six illuminating tips for restoring old lighting to it former glory
Belvoir Castle: From Norman conquest to Regency prodigy
22 June
One of Dorset's most inspiring houses on the market for just the second time in a long history
Curious Questions: Were the Wright Brothers actually beaten to it by a farmer from New Zealand?
Six Senses Maxwell hotel review: A cooling oasis in the heart of Singapore
The true story of Eton Mess – and how to make the perfect one
21 June
The strange case of the Negroni revolution
Antique dealers and interior designers on the objects they would never sell
A wisteria-clad home in the Vale of Glamorgan, with an ancient arboretum and modern swimming pool
Country Life Today: How a seal singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' could help treat human speech disorders
In Focus: The garden paintings bursting with colour that defined the craft of Ivon Hitchens
20 June
Climbing Ben Stack: A perfect, conical mountain whose paths are adorned with bluebells, violets and orchids
The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: Slip-free shoes for swimming fun, the hidden delights of Canadian wine and Godiva's legendary Croiffle
Country Life wins top award at 'Oscars' of the magazine world
Country Life Today: The song of the world's rarest whale recorded for the first time in history
Why you shouldn’t fear eating offal — it's food 'to soothe, comfort and delight'
19 June
Pragnell's home evolves: How one of Britain's finest jewellers has expanded in to one of Stratford's most historic houses
Country Life Today: The surprising truth about cows breaking wind
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18 June
Bucket list inspiration: A trip to the bottom of the ocean to see RMS Titanic while sipping a 1907 Heidsieck Gout Champagne
Meet the animals who sustainably work Britain's most beautiful woodlands
Charming National Trust property dating from the 16th century, looking for a caretaker for the next 100 years
Country Life Today: How puppy dog eyes are the finest evolutionary trick of man's best friend
Jason Goodwin: 'When someone dies, you can lose a place, as well as a person'
17 June
A classic car show in the very heart of central London, featuing a 1912 Rolls and Damien Hirst’s old Ferrari
Country Life Today: Scottish paradise seeks teachers for school with six children
My Favourite Painting: Lord de Mauley
16 June
A dozen devastatingly charming properties, as seen in Country Life
Looking after trees: Signs of stress, what to do, and when to call the experts
Why you should take inspiration from overseas chic — just remember that nowhere in Britain will ever be St Tropez
A rare look inside Higham Hall, home of the Prince of Wales’ favourite architect Quinlan Terry
15 June
Devon's grandest mansion with 164 acres, commanding views over Exmouth and a survival story
Curious questions: What's the best way to cook a crab?
How cruising went from your grandparents' favourite holiday to an escape for explorers, foodies and music lovers
The Banquet of Hoshena: A night out for dinner with side-dishes of art, magic and storytelling
14 June
5 perfect rosé magnums for sipping in the sunshine this summer
A Nina Campbell-designed bedroom where comfort and beauty go hand-in-hand
A Scottish castle for sale with an absurdly-romantic vaulted dining room and a greenhouse that Kew would be proud of
Country Life Today: How Prince Charles's garden at Highgrove has raised millions for charity
In Focus: The Sean Scully masterpiece full of 'complex, layered bands that shift seamlessly in tone'
13 June
The Utterly Inessential Ascot Shopping List: How to safely navigate one of British society's most draconian dress codes
How a pair of Yorkshire landowners created a woodland wildlife haven
Not your typical Old Vicarage, once home to an entrepreneurial vicar in the heart of Surrey
Country Life Today: World's fattest parrot on brink of extinction, and a solution to the misery of leaves on the track
A delightful elderflower cake full of all the flavours of summer
12 June
How to give a new lease of life to a piece of old furniture
Puntcana Resort & Club: The untouched Caribbean paradise that became an A-listers' playground
An idyllic millhouse set in a picture-perfect slice of Hampshire countryside
Country Life Today: The wettest June on record, what 'net zero' actually means and the human-powered aeroplane
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11 June
How to do Wimbledon in style: Courtside tickets, Michelin-starred food and chatting over lunch with superstars of the game
The history of the elder tree: From deities and dryads to Shakespeare and J.K. Rowling
A stunning 19th-century lake house in the tors of Dartmoor, once home to the first 'White Rajah' of Sarawak
Country Life Today: The wine that's unchanged in 900 years, and the woman happy to let her house tumble into the sea
Jason Goodwin: Why decimalisation will never trump the beautiful magic of counting in 12s
10 June
Bringing a touch of French chic to an English country house
An estate with glorious views and a library tower on the shores of Loch Ness
Country Life Today: Has the Loch Ness monster given the game away by urinating in the water?
My Favourite Painting: Mike Leigh
9 June
21 incredible properties for sale, as seen in Country Life
I hadn't been to RHS Chelsea for years, but it's better than ever — just don't ask strangers to share your taxi
How to add character to a new-build house, from paint and furniture to the size of your doors
The Devon Mansion that dreamt it was Versailles
8 June
One of the great Jacobean homes in Wales on the market for just the second time in four centuries
Curious Questions: Does a blue plaque make your house more valuable?
Xinara House, Tinos: A villa full of art and life on an island that is Greece at its unspoilt best
7 June
Five gin cocktails to try this weekend in honour of World Gin Day
Blending reclaimed materials into your home to create a welcoming, relaxed living space
Country Life Today: Why keeping your dog healthy means looking after yourself, and the discarded coin sold for £550k
6 June
A futuristic home with glorious views, an indoor cricket pitch and a zipwire in the grounds
Country Life Today: The RAF weathermen who saved D-Day and the bees who have learned to read
Simon Hopkinson's perfect devilled crab recipe
5 June
How large-scale wallpaper can transform a space beyond recognition
The perfect coastal retreat in Cornwall: Cascading rivers and overflowing flowers, far from the hustle and bustle of the city
Country Life Today: The astonishingly simple solution to making our canals litter-free and beautiful
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4 June
Bioluminescence: Where to see it, from Anglesey to New Zealand – and how to photograph it once you do
Re-wilding: 'There’s still so much to love and treasure in the countryside that it blinds us to how much more there once was'
A rare chance to own a house with its own private beach in the spectacular South Devon AONB
Country Life Today: Nature reclaims an abandoned coal mine, D-Day landmarks get listed status and the £1m Lewis Chessman who spent 50 years in a drawer
Jason Goodwin: 'By keeping a few hens, The Blair Witch Project unspools in our backyard'
3 June
Lexus UX 250h review: The car of the future turns out to be a rather good option for right now
Glamping DIY: Taking a bit of interior chic with you when you're out and about this summer
An immaculate Georgian home in Devon a stone's throw from one of the best places to live in Britain
My Favourite Painting: Barry Cryer
Country Life Today: How wolves could help farmers, the great Scottish tea mystery and why electric ice cream is coming soon to a van near you
2 June
An historic Deanery on the market for the first time in 800 years, plus 13 more homes as seen in Country Life
Bringing Mediterranean planting to Britain with the most wonderful gardening book of the year
Six top tips on how to 'upcycle' old homeware, creating stunning original pieces and safeguarding the environment
Osborne House: Victoria and Albert’s Italian getaway on the Isle of Wight
1 June
A gracious Georgian country villa in Hampshire's Meon valley
Curious Questions: Why do cricketers call it a 'duck' when they get bowled out for 0?
Bucket List Inspiration: The most beautiful gardens from all over the world
Country Life's guide to England's 10 breakthtaking national parks