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October 2019 Archive

201 articles

31 October
A gorgeous new home for sale that includes a roof terrace atop its medieval-style turret
Janine Stone
'No Barry, this is how we are going to do it. Just keep the camera rolling': Queen poses as she never has before
Country Life Today: Chicken charity rescues its 100,000th hen
30 October
Richard Green
Messum's
Christies
Gaze Burvill
Dreweatts
David Harber
Ronald Philips
Cavendish Stone
UK's oldest patch of snow 'clings on' for another winter
Roundtree Tyron
Haddonstone
Prime Oak
Trinity House Paintings
Westbury Garden Rooms
Fellows
Huntsman
Alitex
Patrick Mavros
Favourbrook
Drummonds
Crockett & Jones
Jamb
Deakin & Francis
Vaughan
Oakwrights
Cassandra Goad
Lalage Beaumont
Walkers warned to be 'tick aware' after brain disease found in UK for first time
Stewart Parvin
Susannah Lovis
R. L. Rose
A mixed farm in Scotland where Mother Nature does her own thing
Brights of Nettlebed
The beautiful railway station which became a stunning Northumberland family home
Clucking good news as chicken charity rescues its 100,000th hen
Country Life Today: The impact of climate change on British butterflies
Country Life 30 October 2019
29 October
‘My daddy works very hard and cares about his cows': Seven-year-old farmer's daughter sends beautiful letter that's been read by millions
The photographs (and photographers) who shaped the English country house style from the 1900s up to today
A Georgian home for sale that comes with five cottages, swimming pool and a tower that looks out across Dartmoor
Jason Goodwin: 'Insofar as anything made of stainless steel can be considered a member of the family, I loved that pan like a brother'
Country Life Today: Victory for dolphins and whales in battle against underwater noise
Wildcats set to return to the English countryside
Campaigners fight to save Winston Churchill's pub
How to turn a period property's working kitchen in to a social space for a modern family
28 October
A beautiful Georgian property with eight incredible luxury holiday lets, offering a home and a business in one
Survey reveals strong support for British farming standards
Country Life Today: Auckland Castle, Durham's ancient Bishop's palace, reopens to the public
My Favourite Painting: Daniel Crane
27 October
Mountains, beaches and 'perhaps a loch or two': The incredible Scottish estates at the price of a family home in Surrey
Alan Titchmarsh: How I grow dahlias — and why they're my second-most infallible plants
Britain's Naughtiest Dog 2019: All the winners, from the Jack Russell who summoned the armed police to the pointer who vomits glitter
Inside the designer's home: Birdie Fortescue's picture-perfect house in Norfolk
26 October
A gorgeous period farmhouse where you can sit back in comfort with a glass of your home-grown wine
Curious Questions: Why are the least consequential choices the hardest to make?
Farmer's giant tractor beats pyramid of farm animals and spectacular straw sausage dog to win Wheat Art competition
Hacienda La Caravedo, Peru: The oldest working distillery in the Americas, talented horses and a lasting memory of peace
The best winning pictures from the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition — and the stories behind them
25 October
A book that informs, inspires and surprises from a designer as engaging as a fantasy art-history teacher
A Georgian gem that's 'everything a country house should be' has come up for sale in Kent
Storm damage leaves Cornish beach 'unpredictable and dynamic' with rise in lifeboat rescues
Country Life Today: The first Atlantic grey seal pups of the season, spotted on the Farne Islands
In Focus: The giant, ephemeral artwork that came and went in a single day at Houghton Hall
24 October
Walking St Cuthbert's Way in late summer: Heather in late-summer emperor’s purple, lit up by the last burst of warmth
'Hectic workloads and family pressures' leave women unable to enjoy countryside, poll reveals
The seeds of a solid future: How investors can learn from the habits of top gardeners
Bruton: The property hotspot dubbed the 'new Notting Hill' in the heart of Somerset
Country Life Today: From box office hits to Disney classics, does your dog's name feature on most popular list?
Recipe: A tempting sausage and roasted butternut tray bake, ideal comfort food as Autumn draws in
23 October
Pici the Jack Russell named Britain's Naughtiest Dog for 2019
New Forest cattle to be dehorned — and walkers who have 'lost any respect' for nature are blamed
If you go down to the beach today... be careful not to step on a potentially-deadly jellyfish
Country Life 23 October 2019
Country Life Today: England named world's second best tourist destination
Elastic bands pose fresh threat to birds on Mullion Island sanctuary
22 October
Chalet Sapphire, Morzine: The perfect resort for a beginner, drenched in luxury with an ice chamber, a cinema room and an open bar
Durham Cathedral rocks its first-ever stone sale, raising more than £125,000
Voewood, the 'supreme example' of a butterfly-plan house in Norfolk's beloved Poppyland
Drying peatlands could release carbon, worsening climate change, according to scientists
The Oxford house where JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit hits the market
Country Life Today: hope on the horizon for coral
Jason Goodwin: 'In Yorkshire he spat on them, down south he peed, either way, they aren’t good eating'
21 October
The spot on the chalky hills of Wiltshire and Dorset named as one of the finest places in the world for stargazing
The new Bentley Flying Spur: 'Ladies and gentleman, this is one bloody good car'
The end of arable farming in the Garden of England? South East 'could become too hot and dry' to grow crops
A Room For All Seasons: How an Alitex greenhouse creates a wonderful space to enjoy all year round
Prince George is 'obsessed' with farming, says Prince William, as he opens up about his passion
An ancient, Grade I-listed manor house, exhaustively restored and now equipped for luxurious 21st century living
Country Life Today: Happy Apple Day, and the sad mystery of the Coventry wagtails
The BMW X5: A smorgasbord of digital razzmatazz, the grip of a spider and the acceleration of a scalded feline
20 October
Seven properties fresh to the market, as seen in Country Life
How to create a tunnel of pears in your garden
Animal Magic: ‘For a while because the canal was full of buffalo – they had to close it for 24 hours to get them out!’
Hillsborough Castle, Co Down: Built for peace with a timely restoration
19 October
Curious Questions: Who invented the gin and tonic?
A seaside estate in Montego Bay, where you can swim with horses and sample local herbal remedies
18 October
Our five favourite gins of the moment, in honour of International G&T Day
Entire Derbyshire village is recreated in whisky-laced fruit cake
The vast and audacious architecture of London's greatest theatres
'Our heritage needs to be saved': Treasured lighthouses among historic buildings at risk
Country Life Today: The ASBO-worthy peacocks causing chaos in a sleepy English village
In Focus: The beauty of William Hogarth's 'Progress' Series, from his engraving skill to his story-telling gymnastics
17 October
An absolute beginner's guide to clay pigeon shooting, part 3: New techniques, old friends and how to buy your own gun
The Utterly Inessential Travel Shopping List: Everything you need for winter sun or hitting the slopes
Flat caps, eco-friendly packed lunches and Stranger Things: How our environment is shaping our shopping habits
Country Life Today: Returning rivers to their natural path
How to turn the last of the season's strawberries into a Michelin-star calibre pudding
16 October
Church Road restaurant review: A Barnes landmark re-born, and set to become a destination for foodies
'It pulls at my heart strings in a way I could have never understood': Prince Harry delivers emotional speech on parenthood
The best places to find magnificent mulberries in London
Were the celebrations about the end of fracking premature? Cuadrilla vows to apply for new permission
A nine-bedroom castle in Scotland for sale at just £400,000 — but you'll have to be quick
Country Life Today: Scottish cattle numbers 'at lowest level for 60 years'
London's 2019 Winter Arts & Antiques Fair promises treasures untold
Country Life 16 October 2019
15 October
Why snail farming is sweeping across the countryside
Ham House, and how restoration and conservation can raise as many questions as it answers
Police baffled as thieves steal artwork from city street in centre of Bath
Live like a hobbit: One of Britain's quirkiest properties comes up for sale
Jason Goodwin: 'Coleridge never stopped talking... Wordsworth was more private, more reflective, and finally, more successful'
Country Life Today: Conservationists welcome the new Environment Bill but some wonder whether it will make it into law
14 October
The quest for the ultimate all-round car: Happy on or off-road, stylish and comfortable
Rise in late-born baby hedgehogs means many may struggle to survive winter in a further blow to the troubled species
The book that combats disposable culture with tips and tricks for the perfect restoration
'The end of fracking in the UK': Campaigners claim victory as Lancashire drilling site begins shutdown
A magnificent Wiltshire country house with equestrian facilities so good they were let out to an Olympic champion
Country Life Today: Britain's longest-running building project is about to come to an end
My Favourite Painting: Nicola Kalinsky
13 October
25 grand homes for sale, from a country vicarage to a Kensington townhouse, as seen in Country Life
Why quince, beloved by everyone from Edward I to the Ancient Greeks, is the perfect autumn fruit
The story of Old London Bridge, the iconic landmark which vanished from the capital's skyline
12 October
A real-life 'Doll's House' from the 17th century which has gone from being boarded up and riddled with rot to become a picture of perfection
Curious Questions: Has there ever been a more disturbing time in British politics?
Eight of the most amazing nature photographs of the year, from the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Chalet Hibou, Le Mirior: The height of ski-chic, designed to make you say ‘that was the best day of my life’
The Cotswolds garden at Banks Fee: Spectacular views, glorious hedges and a kitchen garden which produces veg boxes for the whole family
11 October
The independent London wine merchants who manage to undercut the big names
Transforming a space with paints and wallpapers, from natural hues to velvety bold colours
Where to buy in London right now, from 'hidden gem' conservation areas to the capital's best up-and-coming areas
How we're helping heroes — but far too many are still left to fend for themselves
Country Life Today: The Ritz hotel set to go up for sale - with a 10-figure price tag
In Focus: The William S. Burroughs shotgun art which was collected by Damien Hirst
10 October
An absolute beginner's guide to clay pigeon shooting, part two: Relax, breathe, trust... and avoid the temptation to squeak in triumph
'It's like looking in the mirror': Prince Harry meets up with Ed Sheeran for World Mental Health Day
Nine magical homes for sale in the Channel Islands, from waterside townhouses to stunning estates
No-deal tariffs for farmers are 'cripplingly high' and would make British dairy products 'uncompetitive'
Country Life Today: Enjoying great outdoors as nights draw in promotes year-round wellbeing
Ancient woodland saved from HS2 — but only for the time being, and campaigners are worried
9 October
Why brunch has made a comeback, and the best places to enjoy it in London
Love in the Countryside's rocky road to rural romance: Sheep-herding tests, awkward cider farm dates and being dumped by a Shetland pony
The Library at Arundel Castle, the glorious centrepiece of one of Britain's most brilliantly restored buildings
Feeling brave? Six beautiful fixer-uppers with extraordinary potential
'A superb weapon in the battle against climate change': Plans to plant one million trees in Northumberland
State of Nature: Britain's biodiversity is under threat but it can yet be saved
Country Life Today: Man's best friend holds the secret to longevity
Country Life 9 October 2019
8 October
The 2019 Canape of the Year awards: Entries open for the most mouthwatering competition of the year
The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow: Fishermen's friend on the Chatsworth Estate
How to change the personality of your kitchen with a fresh coat of paint
30ft humpback whale in the Thames 'not doing anything out of the ordinary'
A beautiful Georgian home at the heart of a 563-acre sporting and residential estate in whisky-making country
21 truly beautiful homes for sale across the world, as seen in Country Life
Jason Goodwin: 'All he had to do is walk along the same street in his mind and sing out the objects as they cropped up'
Country Life Today: Sir David Attenborough's heartfelt call to arms
7 October
Country Life Today: How plants feel 'pain' - and warn each other when they're about to get eaten
My Favourite Painting: Robert Sandelson
6 October
Six of the best country houses for sale right now, as seen in Country Life
The saucily-named plant whose very mention sparks blushing and tied tongues
Six utterly glorious images of Britain's natural wonders, to inspire you and help out the John Muir Trust in 2020
The banqueting house, built to welcome George I, which miraculously escaped destruction in the early 20th century
5 October
A historic 540-acre sporting estate in Derbyshire with sweeping lawns, stunning parkland and fishing opportunities
Curious Questions: Dirty cash, filthy lucre... but how mucky is our money?
The Treehouses at The Fish Hotel: Spending a weekend as the Cotswolds Family Robinson
Britain's top landscape architects on how to make your garden fit perfectly into the world around it
4 October
English Bacchus: How the 'English Sauvigon Blanc' is genuinely starting to live up to its billing
Four beautiful kitchen islands which push the boundaries of what can be done
Scotland's new spaceport: Row heats up as proposals come under scrutiny for the first time
A 'hidden house' tucked away in one of Norwich's prettiest lanes is up for sale at a knock-down price
'Green sheep' on the way as Scottish scientists set out to breed more eco-friendly lambs
Isle of Noises: 20th-century British classical music returns to our shores once more
Country Life Today: Humans release more carbon emissions than the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs
3 October
The Utterly Inessential Kitchen Shopping List: Antique copper pans, lemon-coloured cookers and the sort of stool you'd imagine Hemingway sitting on
Heroic farmer rescues inquisitive calf that squeezed itself 240ft down an underground water pipe
The exclusive island communities where royalty, A-listers and the super-rich rub shoulders in luxury
Country Life Today: What’ssss down there? Six-foot python found in a carpark
A deliciously easy pear and chocolate cake
2 October
The winners of the 2019 Georgian Group Architectural Awards
Five stunning properties cottages which celebrate the very best of village life
The 'massive overhaul' needed in National Parks and AONBs to rejuvenate our living, breathing, farming landscape
Country Life Today: 'Nature's most adorable assassins' released into the wilds of Gloucestershire
Country Life 2 October 2019
1 October
An absolute beginner's guide to clay pigeon shooting: 'Coffee drunk and dogs cuddled, it was time to begin'
Glasgow says goodbye to the man who has saved 1,500 people from drowning in the Clyde
RSPCA begs public to adopt rather than buy dogs as 'designer' and 'handbag' dogs are abandoned in huge numbers
The bright idea that's a 'landmark moment' for electric cars in Britain
Jason Goodwin: The unbeatable 10-minute, £10 haircut — and who cares what it looks like at the end?
Country Life Today: The paper wasp arrives in Britain for the first time