How much do you know about Country Life magazine? Take our quiz to find out

How much do you know about Country Life magazine?

Country Life covers
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Country Life was first published 127 years ago, on January 8, 1897.

The succeeding 127 years have brought huge change, in the magazine and across the world.

But how much do you know — or can you guess — about the magazine?

Take the quiz below and find out.


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