This week in Country Life we discover the lavish 19th century restoration of Bamburgh Castle, we study the wildlife that lies beneath the waves, we explain why, as a nation, we are so shaped by our curvaceous coastline, we speak to Carlos Acosta about the challenges of life after classical ballet and we learn to cook deliciously cool and silky Vichyssoise soup.
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25 design books that will transform your ideas, as recommended by Britain's best designers and designersGiles Kime spoke to some of the best designers and gardeners to get their recommendations on the books that constantly prove a source of inspiration in their work.
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Sophia Money-Coutts: Is there even any point in setting an out of office, these days?Setting an out of office email only to reply anyway is a vicious cycle, writes our columnist.
