Tending the royal bottom might be considered one of the worst jobs in history, but a life in elite domestic service offered many opportunities for self-advancement, finds Susan Jenkins.
A shed is merely somewhere to keep tools. A hut, on the other hand, is a doorway to sporting adventure. Robin Ashcroft selects five of his favourites in the UK.
Country Life 21 August takes us north of the border, to 'Sensational Scotland'. We look at some of the best property to buy, the legend of the Stone of Scone, and the forests of the future.
Throughout history, the character, drive and tenacity of such prodigiously talented 18 year olds as Nelson, Elizabeth I and Brunel have come to define success, rather than exam results alone, contends Alice Loxton.
Country Life 14 August looks at the importance of our rare native breeds, why your A-Levels don't matter too much, how to bring the country house into the 21st (and maybe 22nd) century and Country Life's tech commandments.
Country Life 7 August 2024 looks at wilderness huts, the architecture of Prince Albert, and the reality of life in the Royal Household.
Country Life's leader article takes aim at the mess in the water industry.
Country Life 31 July 2024 looks at fountains and chalkstreams, violins and pirates, and visits the Duke of Beautfort's garden.
The human eye can detect more shades of green than any other colour and they are matched by a bewildering variety of names, discovers Lucien de Guise
There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored and the most exciting way to see it is often from the water, says Emma Love.
A feat of pioneering Victorian engineering, La Corbière lighthouse has guided seafarers to safety for 150 years, finds Antonia Windsor.
Country Life 24 July 2024 visits an ancient foundry, looks at oak-framed buildings and celebrates the wonders of sheepdogs.
Designer Erdem Moralioglu’s must-see exhibition in Derbyshire is a loving tribute to Debo Devonshire and her passion for Chatsworth, chickens and couture, says Kim Parker.
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Our countryside columnist takes a look at the early efforts and impressive ministerial appointments of the new Labour government in Britain.
Country Life 17 July 2024 finds out Alan Titchmarsh's favourite flower show, meets the bull terrier and discovers why people love the colour green.
Reforming planning and embarking on a large-scale house building plan is one of the great challenges for the new government — but a blueprint is already out there for exactly what they need to do, says Country Life columnist Athena.
Country Life 10 July 2024 asks the country house experts who they turn to when they need to get things done to their own homes, and rejoices in the rise and rise of the Victoria sponge.
Country Life 3 July 2024 celebrates the British coast, with beaches, boats and ice cream.
Five star hotels are aplenty on the fabled Italian island of Capri, but some — such as J.K. Place — standout from the pack. We sent Rosie Paterson to find out how they do it.
