Country Life July 19 2017 remembers architect Alexander 'Greek' Thompson, reveals who to know in Dorset plus the secret life of snails. Find out more:
ARCHITECTURE: Leading figures give their verdicts - good, bad and otherwise - on the profession today
'GREEK' THOMPSON: As we celebrate the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thompson, Gavin Stamp considers the remarkable way he adapted principles of Greek architecture for his native city
DORSET: Those in the know have made this county of contrasts their home. Arabella Youens finds out why
GARDENS: Tim Longville discovers how successive owners and artists have made their mark on the grounds of Chisenbury Priory, an ancient streamside property in Wiltshire
WILDLIFE: David Tomlinson examines 10 species of these fascinating creatures
TRAVEL: Annunciata Elwes has a taste of the high life at the ‘Playground of the Gods’ and Rosie Paterson experiences the old romance of a Riviera road trip
FLOWER ARRANGING: Inspiration for a spectacular summer flower arrangement with orange lilies and roses, plus sweet peas and gyposphila
FAVOURITE PAINTING: The journalist chooses a Botticelli that holds significant family memories
IRONWORK: Iron can be wrought into delight ful staircase balustrades. John Goodall chooses his favourites from the Country Life archive
INTERIORS: The original Georgian incarnation of Beauworth Manor had been obscured by later additions. Arabella Youens reports on its restoration
COOKING: Melanie Johnson makes beetroot meringue kisses
THEATRE: Michael Billington finds himself viewing Queen Anne and Titus Andronicus in new lights and gives five stars to Simon Russell Beale’s Prospero
PROPERTY: Period properties and towers for sale
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Alan Titchmarsh: 'It’s all too easy to become swamped by the ‘to-do’ list, but give yourself a little time to savour the moment'Easter is a turning point in the calendar, says Alan Titchmarsh, a 'clarion call' to 'get out there and sow and plant'.
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Rodel House: The Georgian marvel in the heart of the Outer HebridesAn improving landlord in the Outer Hebrides created a remote Georgian house that has just undergone a stylish, but unpretentious remodelling, as Mary Miers reports. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.
