Country Life 17 April 2019
Country Life 17 April 2019 looks at the enchanting nature of bluebells, the unbreakable bond between military dog and partner and contains the Editor's Easter Quiz.

Country Life 17 April 2019 looks at the enchanting nature of bluebells, the unbreakable bond between military dog and partner and contains the Editor's Easter Quiz.
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BLUEBELLS: Why the delicate woodland flower has enchanted us for centuries.
THE EDITOR'S EASTER QUIZ: How much do you know about yaffles and monkey peas?
WHITBY ABBEY: A new lease of life for Bram Stoker's inspiration, says Andrew Martin.
MILITARY DOGS: The unbreakable bond these canines form with their human partners is second to none, says Madeleine Silver.
TRAVEL: Amsterdam and Mauritius.
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STANBROOK ABBEY: A community of Benedictine nuns has a new home. John Goodall explores.
EASTER LAMB: Simon Hopkinson's asian spin on a seasonal favourite.
FAVOURITE PAINTING: The Archbishop of Wales takes his pick.
THEATRE: Can a critic be an artist?
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