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'Hard times breed sumptuous cars': The costly stars of the last-ever London Motor Show
More than 50 new cars made their Earls Court debut at the 1976 London Motor Show — its last appearance in the capital before it moved to Birmingham in 1978. In this article from the November 25, 1976, issue of Country Life, writer John Taylor revealed some of his favourite launches.
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'A flash of skull-print sock is my equivalent of a six pack': A snob's guide to socks
To show your socks or to hide them away? It depends on who you asks, finds Sophia Money-Coutts.
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The glory — and the grind — of winning a Michelin star, by Gordon Ramsay, Michel Roux Jnr and Tom Parker Bowles
Initially associated with tyres, Michelin has become synonymous with the coveted laurels awarded to the world’s best restaurants. To mark the centenary of the first stars being awarded, David Ellis looks back on a century of fine-dining dramas.
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White diamonds are believed to wield spiritual power. Today, the largest one to appear on the UK market in more than a decade goes under the hammer
The last time a similar stone was sold was in 2017, when a ring purchased at a car boot sale for £10 sold for £656,750.
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Tom Parker Bowles: Welsh rarebit is the pinnacle, the apex, the triumphant apogee of this particular form
Welsh rarebit — cheese on toast in full dress uniform — is a dish that has been impossible to resist for at least three centuries.
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'Some of the guys and girls out there haven't slept in 36 hours' — With Defender in the dunes of Dakar
Charlie Thomas reports from one of the world's most gruelling endurance races.
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'The unicorn of the dog world': Why the Glen of Imaal terrier is the best dog you've never heard of
Resembling a wolfhound after a boil wash, the Glen of Imaal terrier is capable of executing the ultimate charm offensive, finds Lucinda Gosling.
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The diamond necklace that lost Marie Antoinette her head
How a cardinal’s attempt to court royal favour precipitated one of the most celebrated scandals of the ancien régime.
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When did the bride start wearing white for her wedding?
Silver, red or even black, marriage gowns of the past were seldom white, until Queen Victoria opted for the hue of purity in 1840, discovers Matthew Dennison
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Glovebox: Lunaz says 'Happy Birthday DB6', rewards it with new 5.0-litre engine
Plus, some Ferraris for sale and 10 years of Black Badge.
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'When I worked out how to turn the car on, its backside roared like a lion in the Masai Mara': A snob's guide to sports cars
Spoiler alert: vintage is in, green Lotus's are out.
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Do androids dream of electric cars, with Adam Hay-Nicholls
The Metro's F1 correspondent and Country Life car aficionado joins the Country Life Podcast to discuss Bugattis, F1, and how to drive a helicopter to the pub.
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The sad clown dog that won Best in Show at Crufts
Meet the Clumber spaniel, the largest of the spaniels with a sad-looking face and a heart of gold.
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Why is this so red? The answer is waiting in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 9, 2026
New MPs, luminescent animals and out-of-this-world questions also feature in our first quiz of the week.
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From palaces to football pitches, the women devoted to their dogs
Corgis, spaniels, Dalmatians and celebrity chihuahuas — this International Women’s Day we celebrate some of the women whose devotion to their dogs is almost as well known as they are.
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From the Wild West to West London: The indomitable rise of cowboy core
Dressing like a cowboy has never been more fashionable. Hayley Bloomingdale investigates what's behind the the creeping influence of Americana, in the UK and around the world.
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The definitive guide to London's best afternoon teas
There's an afternoon tea for everyone — from gluten-free to art-inspired — if you know where to look. Here are some of our tried and tested favourites.
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Thomas Straker: ‘I don’t think anyone has ever left a restaurant going, “God I wish I’d eaten more purée”’
Britain’s ‘bad boy chef’ on dying his hair neon pink, serving ‘real’ food and going Stateside.
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Name that dog! Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 5, 2026
With Crufts under way, the time seems perfect to test your knowledge of dog breeds.
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'It’s a hell of a lot more fun than Wentworth. For one thing, you can’t hit 60mph in sub-three seconds in a golf buggy, can you?': What makes Auto Vivendi the ultimate supercar garage
It's a small club, and you could be in it.
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'Do not be afraid of looking like a tweed factory has thrown up on you': A snob’s guide to what to wear for Cheltenham
Nine fail-safe tips for looking your best at Cheltenham Festival 2026.
