Country Life 6 March 2019 names the Top 100 country house architects, craftsmen builders, designers, decorators and builders in Britain today, and ponders how the fox-red labrador is becoming increasingly popular.
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THE COUNTRY LIFE TOP 100: Our team of experts name the people you need to know if you're having any sort of work done to your country house.
RED IS THE NEW BLACK: The rise and rise of the fox-red labrador.
PROPERTY: Finest Surrey Hills homes for sale.
RHUBARB: Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson shares a recipe.
LANDLINE TELEPHONES: Remember these? Of course you do. But your grandchildren won't know what you're talking about.
BRIGHTON PAVILION: John Goodall on the epic restoration of this Regency landmark.
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CHELTENHAM: Marcus Armytage on who to back at the first great meeting of the season.
SOUFFLES: How to nail the notorious dessert.
SIR DONALD INSELL: The great architect, now in his 10th decade, shares his wisdom.
GARDENS: A look at Great Comp Garden in Kent.
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