Bridesmaid's dress from Queen Elizabeth II's up for auction at Christie's
The dress, designed by Sir Norman Hartnell, was commissioned by the Queen Mother and was once worn by Kate Moss.
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D-Day veterans in their own words: 'A lot of men did very brave things. I simply did what I was told to do'
The surviving veterans of D-Day are well into their nineties, but many still remember the events with stark clarity. Three of them spoke to Patrick Bishop and Katy Birchall; portraits by Mark Williamson.
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'If we hadn't managed to land our troops... this world would have been a different place': New photographs tell the stories of our D-Day veterans through their own words
To commemorate 80 years since the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, military charity Blind Veterans UK is paying tribute to the men and women who served in that decisive operation with portraits of survivors, overlaid against images taken at the time they remember too well.
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Half a century ago, one of Britain's greatest ever gardeners planted roses at Mottisfont Abbey — and right now is the perfect time to go and see them
Planted by the legendary horticulturist Graham Stuart Thomas, the 1,000 individual roses at this priory-turned-country house are considered his 'masterpiece' and bloom only once a year.
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A venue where AC/DC played, a hospital where Vera Brittain wrote and the largest glassmaking company in the world are the newest additions to the Victorian Society Endangered List
Every building has a unique story and they are all in danger of being lost, the heritage society warns, unless we act now to save them.
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The British seaside towns where the average home costs almost £1 million — and the ones where you can still buy a home for £100k
This pretty town has retained its crown as the most expensive place to buy a coastal home. Annabel Dixon discovers which other resorts made the cut.
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Tarquin Millington-Drake's tale of 500 hours, 45,000 photos, and the endless subtlety of the wild grey partridge
Photographer and author Tarquin Millington-Drake's dedication to capturing wild grey partridge is extraordinary. Paula Lester went to meet him.
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'Too often, succession can be a battleground': What to expect when you're expecting (to inherit a country estate)
New research by Historic Houses and Saffery sheds light on the politics and pitfalls of succession and how the attitudes of heirs and estate owners are shifting.
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Transport for London threatens the United States with court over unpaid congestion charge fines, but it seems likely our closest ally will never pay
The latest figures show that TfL is owed more than £143 million by foreign embassies and diplomats, and it is not happy about it.
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‘A buzz in the air’ as housing market activity picks up
The economic picture may be uncertain at times and the poor weather this year hasn’t exactly helped. But things appear to be looking up for higher-end homes.
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A beautiful Georgian home with columns, colonnades, cottages, space and stables
Alfrick Court sits right on the edge of the scenic Malvern Hills. It comes with a cottage and a stable flat, outbuildings, landscaped gardens and equestrian facilities.
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Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian? The most popular period property styles revealed
Whether it's a manor house in the country or a terraced house in the city, it's Victorian homes that have the most pulling power. Here are the other architectural eras that are capturing buyers’ attention.
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A true ‘all-rounder’ home, with Grade II-listed farmhouse and annexe, two holiday cottages and equestrian facilities to boot
A dreamy equestrian home in 22 acres of Suffolk countryside has come up for sale. Annabel Dixon takes a look.
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The seven greatest winners in the history of the Badminton Horse Trials
The Badminton Horse Trials, the oldest competition of its kind in the world, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2024. Kate Green chooses seven heroic winners in its history.
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'Empires of the sun': in Britain's solar revolution, who will win the battle between food security and food production?
As more solar farms are built and approved, critics worry about the impact on food production and whether 1st generation panels are being properly disposed of.
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When the King and Queen edited Country Life, by the editor who guided them every step of the way
Paula Lester, Country Life's Managing Editor, joins the Country Life podcast.
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A century of Royal Photography is going on show at Buckingham Palace, from Cecil Beaton to Annie Leibovitz
The Royal Collection Trust's summer exhibition at Buckingham Palace brings together some of the most wonderful royal portraits ever taken. Jack Watkins takes a look.
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The iconic London neighbourhoods where houses are cheaper than they have been for years
The prized townhouses of Belgravia, Mayfair and Knightsbridge have provided the backdrop to many a cultural moment. But that hasn’t prevented their values from dropping by up to 19%, says Yopa.
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In a dimple-covered Norfolk landscape, Britain's only open Neolithic flint mine is still revealing its secrets
Originally in use at the same time the Stonehenge boulders were raised, the mines at Grime's Graves are the oldest manmade underground space in England.
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The secret life of one of England's greatest authors, lost behind bad handwriting
A recently acquired memoir by Jane Austen's brother might reveal more about the famous author, but there's a problem — his handwriting is very difficult to read
