Country Life 29 April 2020
Country Life 29 April 2020 looks at greenhouses, biting saints and the author of 'Black Beauty'.

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GREENHOUSES: How to choose the right one.
BLACK BEAUTY: The 200th anniversary of Anna Sewell's birth prompts a look at her perennially-popular novel.
COLUMBINE HALL: Jeremy Musson tells the tale of an ideal English home.
MOATED HOUSES: You know you need one.
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MY FAVOURITE PAINTING: A Goya chosen by Caroline Cranbrook.
PLAYING CARDS: They're more than just a game.
BITING MARY MAGDALENE: Amy Jeffs' series on saints continues with St Hugh.
JOHN LEWIS-STEMPEL: Wildflower woes.
Bringing the quintessential English rural idle to life via interiors, food and drink, property and more Country Life’s travel content offers a window into the stunning scenery, imposing stately homes and quaint villages which make the UK’s countryside some of the most visited in the world.
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Dawn Chorus: A Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan, holidaying in the Caribbean with Francis Ford Coppola and a history of the National Gallery in 25 pictures
Plus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
By James Fisher Published
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts
From Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, before you book your next holiday, take a look at our pick of the 12 best.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated