Country Life
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One of the largest banknotes ever printed to be offered for auction
The note, printed in 1998 to celebrate 100 years of Philippine independence, is legal tender and larger than a piece of A4 paper.
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Shipwreck of the Earl of Abergavenny receives protected status
The ship was captained by John Wordsworth, brother of the romantic poet William, and sunk off the notorious Shambles bank in Dorset.
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Country Life 21 August 2024
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.
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More home-grown food needed in the face of global instability and climate change, says NFU, as it marks 'self-sufficiency day'
The nation's largest farming union has urged the Government to not let domestic food production drop below current levels.
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New gene-drive technology could be the magic bullet to save our red squirrels, say scientists
Scientists at the Roslin Institute at Edinburgh believe that they can reduce non-native species proliferating without culling, and are asking the Government for support.
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Country Life 14 August 2024
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.
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Rare guitars played by Prince and Noel Gallagher lead Sotheby's Popular Culture Auction
From August 29, you can bid on rare guitars, a Steinway piano from Abbey Road, art by John Lennon and a costume from Gladiator II, among other items.
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The Legacy: Godfred Baseley, the man who invented The Archers
We take a brief look at the life and inspiration of the man behind the world's longest running radio serial.
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Country Life 7 August 2024
Country Life 7 August 2024 looks at wilderness huts, the architecture of Prince Albert, and the reality of life in the Royal Household.
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The 'holy grail' of JRR Tolkien's letters are up for sale, showing his anger at his editors and the 'priggery' of Sherlock Holmes
Bayliss Books are selling the biggest collection of Tolkien first editions and personal letters to come up for sale in twenty years. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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Country Life 31 July 2024
Country Life 31 July 2024 looks at fountains and chalkstreams, violins and pirates, and visits the Duke of Beautfort's garden.
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A £150 million, 10-year programme to help save the countryside: 'Our job is to give money away to do good things'
Lottery funding is now being used to benefit Nature with a new 10-year programme. Annunciata Elwes reports.
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Country Life 24 July 2024
Country Life 24 July 2024 visits an ancient foundry, looks at oak-framed buildings and celebrates the wonders of sheepdogs.
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The Uffington White Horse restoration has got it looking at its best, 3,000 years after it was first created
The Uffington White Horse, the oldest chalk figure in Britain, has just undergone a superb restoration.
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Claim your free Country Life Dogs Ebook
Discover how man’s best friend has shaped rural living in Britain with our free Ebook offer.
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Agromenes: The new government is already delivering with aplomb — and in the countryside, it's all to play for
Our countryside columnist takes a look at the early efforts and impressive ministerial appointments of the new Labour government in Britain.
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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.
