Those 'who have ridden roughshod over men and women they should have protected must be held accountable'
Agromenes reflects on the Post Office scandal, and implores that we learn from the mistakes
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Country Life 17 January 2024
Country Life 17 January 2024 looks at beautiful bridges, delightful dahlias and the house that inspired Brideshead Revisited.
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British Library cyber attack is a wake up call to the cultural sector
Thankfully, physical objects are safe from cyber warfare, but our cultural institutions need to sit up and take notice, warns Athena
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Country Life 10 January 2024
Country Life 10 January 2024 looks at Britain's secret sunken roads, poisonous plants and the ultimate winter comfort food: the pie.
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Dry January 'is an abomination' dreamt up by 'misery merchants who are never happier than when they’re uncomfortable'
Our columnist Agromenes turns away from his usual focus to take a look at the Dry January movement. It's fair to say, er, that he's against it.
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The lost art of letter writing: 'Opening a letter brings a nostalgic feeling of joy unrivalled in this digital age'
From scribbled thank-you notes to long, lyrical testaments of love, the handwritten word creates a meaningful and lasting record, says Sarah Fortescue, as she laments the lost art of letter writing.
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Country Life 3 January 2024
Country Life 3 January 2024 celebrates 50 reasons to be proud of Britain.
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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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The best places to travel to in 2024 and why
Country Life's Travel Editor, Rosie Paterson, tells you where to go around the world in 2024.
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Think what you got for Christmas was bad? The worst presents in literature will cheer you up...
A diamond-encrusted tortoise, a humble pencil case tied up with string and a cursed jewel: Felicity Day unwraps some of the best and worst presents given in literature
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Country Life 27 December 2023
Country Life 27 December 2023 looks at the beauty of Britain, the art of knot tying, and Winston Churchill's interior design tips.
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Master of Wine Nicola Arcedeckne-Butler on how to pick the perfect wines over Christmas
Village drinks? Teenage gatherings? Carol singers? Christmas and Boxing Day lunch? Wine savant Nicola Arcedeckne-Butler MW has a wine for every festive occasion.
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The Country Life guide to Paris, France: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
Paris is always a good idea, so here’s our guide to what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
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How to create a sweet-smelling winter garden
Fragranced plants may be harder to come across in winter months, says Lia Leendertz, but a little effort will reap deliciously sweet-smelling rewards both inside and outside the home.
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Rowanberry wine: A distinctive and delicious tipple
Aficionados laud the wine’s unique taste, which develops over the 12–18 months it takes to mature.
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Christmas gift ideas for ladies
From mothers and sisters to wives and girlfriends, these 12 gifts are sure to bring a smile to the face of the special lady in your life.
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The magic of the Rowan tree
When it comes to driving away witches or keeping off evil, nothing beats the rowan tree, with its gleaming scarlet berries and pentagram markings. Aeneas Dennison walks into a forest of myths.
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Country Life 13 December 2023
Country Life 13/20 December 2023 is our spectacular Christmas double issue, featuring everything from Prince Albert and Sir Chris Hoy to Gloucestershire gardens and Christmas conundrums.
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Christmas gift ideas for men
From fathers to brothers to lovers, we run through some smart ideas for Christmas presents for the men in your life.
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Country Life 6 December 2023
Country Life 6 December 2023 takes a stroll round the garden of the late George Harrison, learns the secrets of the wizard's tree and names-and-shames the worst Christmas presents ever.
