Under the Italian sun: Tours of myth-laden, sun-soaked Italy had a profound effect on the work of Turner, finds Mary Miers
Something to crow about: The varied denizens of the corvid family have a mixed reputation, but there’s no doubting their intelligence, says Simon Lester
‘I have finally moved into song’: The creator of Tottering-by-Gently, Annie Tempest, turned a family tragedy into a sculptural force, discovers Ian Collins
Let’s hear it for shrubs: Once unfashionable, beautiful, low-maintenance shrubs are back — and not before time, believes Charles Quest-Ritson
Country Life International: Featuring...
- News from around the world
- the sounds of spring awakening
- grandees’ memorable holidays
- Continental aperitifs
- places to play and stay
- a dancer-turned-artist on living abroad
Paula Sutton’s favourite painting: The author chooses a double portrait with historical weight
Masterpiece: Jack Watkins admires J. B. Priestley’s subtle, yet powerful morality play An Inspector Calls
A hunting hall: The grand former palace of the Bishops of Durham, Auckland Castle, has been triumphantly restored, reveals John Goodall
Luxury: Scents, scalloping and Lawrence Dallaglio’s favourite things
Interiors: Wonderful wallpaper
Basket case: Woven garden accessories
Kitchen garden cook: Melanie Johnson adds a little something with spring onions
The girl with the golden touch: Althea McNish brought Caribbean colour to everything she did, from prints to fabrics, says Ian Collins
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Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country LifeWe take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
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Exploring the countryside is essential for our wellbeing, but Right to Roam is going backwardsCampaigners in England often point to Scotland as an example of how brilliantly Right to Roam works, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, says Patrick Galbraith.
