Articles by Melanie Bryan

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Country Life's best, worst and funniest adverts of 1923, from Burberry and thinning baths to the SUV of a century ago

From telephone-equipped hotel rooms to cars ‘for lady drivers’, the advertisements featured in Country Life in 1923 captured Britain’s evolution as well as the odd quack remedy. Melanie Bryan takes a look.

How to make a refreshing and delicious clementine cake

Clementine cake with almonds and clementine creme diplomat is a scrumptious treat that probably just about qualifies as one of your five-a-day. Well, maybe.

By Melanie Bryan Published 13 February 20
Petworth: What to do, where to stay and what to eat in one of Sussex's most charming towns

Melanie Bryan spent a weekend in Petworth, the picture-perfect market town in the South Downs that boasts superb shopping, food and one of Britain's greatest country houses.

By Melanie Bryan Published 8 December 18
Bahama House, Harbour Island: A 19th century paradise perfect for a 21st century escape

Tucked away to the north of Eleuthera is the Bahamian paradise of Harbour Island, where you'll find the delightful Bahama House Hotel. Melanie Bryan paid a visit.

By Melanie Bryan Published 16 October 18

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Country Life's best, worst and funniest adverts of 1923, from Burberry and thinning baths to the SUV of a century ago

How to make a refreshing and delicious clementine cake

Petworth: What to do, where to stay and what to eat in one of Sussex's most charming towns

Bahama House, Harbour Island: A 19th century paradise perfect for a 21st century escape