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Lyddington Palace: A perfectly-preserved grand interior of late-medieval England
A residence of the Bishop of Lincoln converted into an almshouse offers a unique insight into the realities of grand domestic life in England in 1500, as John Goodall explains.
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Who REALLY designed Disney's castle?
We can’t resist turning a historian’s eye on Disney’s fantastical castle.
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Reimagining your home: extending historic buildings
John Goodall looks at different approaches to the successful extension of historic buildings.
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Book of the week: Apethorpe: the story of an English country house
Our country houses are so much richer than we imagine. John Goodall is impressed by this exemplary new study.
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Book of the week: Life in the Country House in Georgian Ireland
A new study offers a fascinating insight into the planning, furnishing and life of country houses in Georgian Ireland, John Goodall explains.
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Cornbury Park, venue for the Field & Country Fair
Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire, the seat of Lord and Lady Rotherwick, is celebrated for its 17th-century architecture
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Smaller country houses to visit in Yorkshire
Country-house perfection.
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The story of Agincourt
It's over 600 years since the Battle of Agincourt. Country Life's John Goodall looks back at this strategic victory, and considers its significance
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Gothic for the Steam Age: An illustrated biography of George Gilbert Scott by Gavin Stamp
John Goodall is impressed by this concise and beautifully illustrated account of Scott's achievements.
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Lincolnshire's Great Exhibition
A fascinating show spread over four venues sheds new light on Lincoln and its county.
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8 beautiful staircase designs
Staircases are among the most varied and visually dynamic of all domestic architectural spaces.
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Town mouse goes to the opera
Town mouse takes a family trip to the opera.
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The Monument, London
Town Mouse visits the Monument to the Great Fire of London.
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Dates to remember: 12 anniversaries in 2015
There are some big anniversaries this year, from the consecration of Westminster Abbey to the Battle of Waterloo.
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How to butcher a cow [VIDEO]
A cut above the rest: John Goodall discovers how to prepare good meat.
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Town mouse revisits the Old Royal Naval College
Town mouse revisits the beautiful interiors of Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
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Country Life visits Fulham Palace
Country Life visits Fulham Palace and its wonderful gardens, the setting for this month's Country Life Fair
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Country house tour: Astley Hall, Lancashire
An outstanding country house languishes in obscurity. John Goodall tries to unpick some of its secrets
