The Legacy: Sir Henry Tate and art for all
After making his fortune in the sugar business, Sir Henry felt he deserved to give something back to the nation. And so, the Tate gallery was born.
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How to make the ultimate posh chicken and chips
Melanie Johnson's recipe for spatchcock chicken is a marvel.
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Claim your free Country Life Dogs Ebook
Discover how man’s best friend has shaped rural living in Britain with our free Ebook offer.
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Succession planning for plants? The organisation saving our National Collections
Charles Quest-Ritson is full of praise for an organisation dedicated to keeping alive Britain's widespread national plant collections.
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The best places to stop on (and just off) the A303
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10 truly special garden planters and pots from £329 to £15,000
Go big to create an impact with these garden planters and pots chosen by Amelia Thorpe.
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Stancombe Park: The garden full of hidden tunnels that inspired Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead
Marion Mako uncovers the true story of the labyrinthine tunnels that underpin this magnificent Regency garden, the inspiration for Evelyn Waugh’s description of the garden at Brideshead. Photographs by Britt Willoughby Dyer.
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Curious Questions: Why do barristers and judges wear wigs?
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.
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How to stop your dog counter surfing, by expert trainer Ben Randall
This week, our A-list dog trainer Ben Randall tells us how to stop our dogs from getting on the kitchen worktops.
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A converted barn in West Sussex with the most spacious interiors
The Great Barn in East Lavant might be the pinnacle of open-plan living
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My favourite painting: Allan Mallinson
Military historian Allan Mallinson picks an image of 'faith, generosity and ultimate sacrifice'.
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Mark Diacono: What seeds to plant, plus where and when to plant them
Growing your own from see to harvest is highly rewarding, and here are some tips to get the best possible plants.
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The Newt review: The hotel that put Somerset firmly back on the map
The Newt in Somerset — with its restored Roman villa and world-class apple orchard — is in a country house hotel league all of its own, says Lucy Ford.
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John Lewis-Stempel: On top of the mirey, merey moor, in the heart of James Herriot Country
With the wet December sleet pelting down on his tweed cap, John Lewis-Stempel and his terriers ascend Chimney Bank on Spaunton Moor for a breath of cold, damp air and to survey James Herriot country.
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How to cure a hangover, by some of Britain's greatest-ever writers
Got a hangover? Heave yourself out of bed and throw yourself on the mercy of one of these literary cures, suggests Emma Hughes.
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My favourite painting: Sir David Hempleman-Adams
Industrialist and explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams selects a beguiling Egon Schiele work.
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20 superb houses for sale from £360k to £5m, as seen in Country Life
This week's look at some of the finest homes to come to the market via Country Life includes everything from charming cottages to equestrian properties with genuinely world-class facilities.
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A grand entrance hall, acres of secluded garden and huge amounts of space in a beautiful house for sale in Kent
Penny Churchill takes a look at the grand yet pretty Galleys Wood, a wonderful family home in Kent.
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Drovers' routes: The ancient trails from farm to market, and how they've shaped our roads to this day
In driving cattle, sheep and geese to market over the centuries, drovers shaped many of the routes we still use today. Gavin Plumley charts their harsh journeys on the drovers across the country.
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John Lewis-Stempel: The night Plum and I found the real 'Star of Wonder, Star of Night'
As with the famous carol, John Lewis-Stempel and his labrador Plum are spellbound by the stars ‘with royal beauty bright’, as they are guided home ‘to thy perfect light’ after checking the sheep at midnight. Illustration by Michael Frith.
