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GENTLEMAN'S LIFE: Our annual supplement is the indispensable guide for the man about town and country.
LOST DOGS: The breeds that are no longer with us, by Patrick Galbraith.
PANSIES: How a humble plant has enchanted the great and the good.
MY FATHER'S POW ESCAPES: Marcus Binney has dug up incredible stories of the man he barely knew.
ANIMAL MAGIC: Giant tortoises.
NIGEL HAVERS: The actor picks his favourite painting.
TOAST: Oh yes. The nation's favourite snack gets the Country Life treatment.
WALKING LIFE: Fiona Reynolds visits The Burren.
ROYAL RETREAT: How their royal highnesses prepared for life at Pitchford Hall in the event of invasion.
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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 picturesPlus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courtsFrom 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.
