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The best rhododendron and azalea gardens in Britain
It's the time of year when rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and many more spring favourites are starting to light up the gardens of the nation. Here are the best places to go to enjoy them at their finest.
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The King wants YOU: His Majesty's call-to-arms for under-35s across Britain
The King’s Foundation has launched its ‘35 under 35’ initiative — a UK-wide search for ‘the next generation of exceptional makers and changemakers’ who want to work holistically with Nature.
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Dawn Chorus: Meet Farrow & Ball’s new paint colours, shop the must-have hotel merchandise and find out what Tom Parker Bowles likes to order from Greggs
It’s time to redecorate because paint connoisseurs Farrow & Ball have added 12 new colours to their palette.
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The need for mead: 'We can re-wild the countryside and get drunk while we’re doing it'
The oldest alcoholic beverage in the world is in the midst of a renaissance.
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Seven of the UKs best Art Deco cinemas that help remind us of what we have (wrongly) long stopped expecting from public buildings
From the birthplace of modern cinema, to the home of the largest Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in Europe, the UK’s remaining Art Deco cinemas are flourishing. Here are seven of the best.
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Don't fancy Dry January? Try our list of London's best bars instead
With lots of people off the sauce, why not head to our list of London's best bars and enjoy them while they're quiet.
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The Cavendish Hotel review: An artsy haven on the Chatsworth Estate
What does it take to open a new hotel on the Chatsworth Estate? One 19th century card game, a multi-million pound restoration project and a lot of art, says Amie Elizabeth White.
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Are posh mince pies worth it? Four of the best on test, from Daylesford, The Newt and more
Do you prefer a zesty, fruity filling or a crunchy pastry topping? Amie Elizabeth White asked the Country Life team to assess some of the fanciest mince pies on the market — here's how they fared.
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‘You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life’: The unforgettable life, times and pithy quotations of Winston Churchill, 150 years on from his birth
On the 150th anniversary of the great man’s birth, we pay tribute to Sir Winston Churchill using his own words, as compiled by Amie Elizabeth White and Octavia Pollock.
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The Legacy: Harry Brearley and stainless steel
For those born sans silver spoon, the unexpected career path of the unassuming Harry Brearley saved them from unhygienic rusty forks, plastic knives and the unbearable thought of doing away with cutlery altogether.
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The Legacy: Charles Rolls and 'the best cars in the world'
Tragically killed at 32, Charles Rolls accomplished plenty in his short life, including founding Rolls-Royce.
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The Legacy: Thomas Twining, the man who made such good tea, not even the Boston rebels would toss it in the harbour
Arriving in London as a young boy, Thomas Twining saw a gap in the market, and made his name as one of Britain's first tea sellers.
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Under siege from nature: the National Trust's £2 million plan to restore Corfe Castle
Specialists hanging from ropes will spend the next three years helping restore the walls of this famous 11th century caste in Dorset.
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Perfect Father’s Day gifts for dads who deserve it
There are many ways to show your dad that you love and appreciate him. There's breakfast in bed, an offer to mow the lawn, a big hug and the offer of the last biscuit. Or you could just buy him something that he definitely doesn't need, but we're pretty sure he'll want.
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The most wonderful time of the year: Country Life's A to Z of Christmas
Lights and turkeys and bells, oh my! Embrace the festive spirit with Amie Elizabeth White’s A to Z of Christmas
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75 things you never knew about King Charles III as he celebrates his 75th birthday
On The King’s big day, Amie Elizabeth White reveals 75 things you might not know about our monarch.
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The best hot cross buns in Britain: Nine top-end bakeries on test
You can buy them all-year round these days (and a good thing too) yet this is still the time of year to celebrate and enjoy hot cross buns. The Country Life team put some of the fanciest on the market to the test. All in the name of consumer research, naturally...
