Jonnie joined Country Life in 1986, working for decades as the Arts and Antiques advertising manager on the magazine. He was endlessly kind, gracious, thoughtful and charming to all who knew him, and will be much missed.
Jonnie was a well-known character in the UK arts and antiques world, full of passion for his field that came through in every conversation he had with colleagues and clients alike. Those passions went far beyond the art world: he loved tractors, cars, dogs, the countryside and much more.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jonnie's family at this heartbreaking time. Rest in peace, Jonnie.
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Five frankly enormous mansions, including one with its own private swimming lake, as seen in Country LifeSometimes bigger really is better.
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Playing the fool: The rich history of tarot and how it satisfies our desire for transcendenceOnce an elaborate art form that entertained 15th-century Italian nobility, tarot cards have evolved into a tool of divination. A new exhibition shines a light on their history.
