Country Life November 5 2014
Country Life November 5 2014 explores the colourful history of game books, salutes the mighty plane tree and reveals the 10 best days racing you'll ever have.

This week in Country Life we visit the remarkable Milton Manor in Oxfordshire, we discover the secret Alpine slopes begging to be skied, we follow Paddington Bear's paw prints round the capital and we learn to cook with sweet potatoes.
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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 pictures
Plus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
By James Fisher Published
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts
From 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.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated