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Tanks, tulips and taxidermy: The strange lives of Britain's most eccentric collectors
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.
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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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Dunkeld House Hotel review: A piece of Outlander filming history
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.
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How to tie the only knots you'll ever need
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.
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In the land of olive and vine: Why spring and autumn in Tuscany beats summer everytime
From hiking to cooking classes, a family-run stronghold in the heart of Tuscany offers the perfect low-season retreat, says Agnes Stamp.
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Five breathtaking Frank Lloyd Wright-designed houses for sale
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.
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Foresters Hall hotel review: The Isle of Wight's biggest opening for a generation, with a soft spot for a certain Hollywood shark
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.
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Would-be dog owners urged to buy British by the Kennel Club
'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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22 things you probably never knew about Country Life
I never knew that about Country Life…
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Royal babies in pictures, from 1899 to the present day
We take a look at the royal children of the past in the Country Life Archive.
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A romantic 19th century castle on the Isle of Man in a perfect spot overlooking Douglas Bay
Harold Tower is an outstanding Gothic-style castle, circa 1830, occupying a commanding position on Douglas Head overlooking the bay.
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The enchanting family house and gardens near Edinburgh with a hint of fairytale castle
Northfield House is a historic Scottish home, just 10 miles from Edinburgh.
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Country Life May 23 2018
Country Life May 23 2018 explores orchids at Chatsworth; admires the finest tree avenues in Britain; and reports on the art of duelling.
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Girls in pearls on horseback: British event riders in Country Life
British beauties mad keen on eventing.
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Country Life May 2 2018
The Cotswolds number: leading landowners; Badminton preview; plus delightful daisies and shepherds' huts.
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The ultimate cauliflower cheese – whole roasted cauliflower with cheddar, Parmesan and broth
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that dresses up rather well, says our kitchen garden cook.
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Country Life February 28 2018
Fine Art number: The rise of the conversation piece; interview with the RA president; plus schools that nurture talent.
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Country Life February 21 2018
Annie Tempest on 25 glorious years of Tottering; the role of spy pigeons; and a complete guide to conservatories.
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The Grade II listed mansion used by Charles I as a hunting lodge
Henley Park in Normandy, Surrey sits in seventeen acres of stunning parkland.
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The enchanting cottage that was once home to Sir William Golding
Picture-perfect Ebble Thatch was the home to the great Lord of the Flies author and Nobel Prize in Literature and Booker Prize winner Sir William Golding CBE.
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Country Life January 31 2018
Irish wolfhounds; a day in the life of a crisp; and 6 Nations rugby preview.
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The stunning converted barn with its own timber cabin
The Barn at Watton, near Bridport has been extensively refurbished and extended to create the ideal family home.
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Country Life January 24 2018
All about finches; 200 years of the Old Vic; and the new BMW.
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An immaculate apartment in one of London’s first purpose-built blocks of mansion flats
A short walk from Hyde Park, Albert Court was constructed in c1890 by Frederick Hemings.
