Readers can now order photographs from the archive of Country Life via a new ‘Print on Demand’ service from the Country Life Picture Library
Architecture
Interview: Michael Winner
As a leading council member of the Kensington Society, Michael Winner has fought to preserve historic homes from developers’ bulldozers including his own home, Woodland House
England’s Finest Parsonage
In this search for England’s finest vicarage or rectory, John Goodall explains the importance and appeal of these quintessential English buildings
Village Church for Village Life Finalists
We reveal the shortlist of six churches who are vying for the £10,000 award, generously donated by the Mercers’ Company
Interview: Ed Vaizey
The Oxford-educated barrister turned MP is keen to champion the contribution of private owners of historic houses to the field of preservation of heritage
Knaresborough Castle audio guide
Download Country Life's audio tour guide of Knaresborough Castle, by our architectural editor, John Goodall
Interview: Bishop of London
Bishop Chartres is very much a champion of special tradition, finds Jeremy Musson. He has spent years resisting the closure of City churches and believes parishes can use them to…
Robert Graves Museum
The poet, Robert Graves, moved to Mallorca in 1929 where he set up home in the village of Deia. His house has now been opened to the public as a
Georgian Group winners
A house rescued from near collapse in the Shetland Isles and a former cotton mill in a rundown area of Manchester were two of the projects recognised for their exemplary…
Interview: John Julius Norwich
Jeremy Musson talks to the chairman of the World Monuments Fund in Britain who discovered a love of architecture while a junior diplomat in Cold War Belgrade
Unveiling Virginia’s new hunting lodge
Harry Mount visits Wayside Manor, an exquisite new hunting lodge designed by one of the leading US practices specialising in Classical architecture
The Genius is Gunton Park
Jeremy Musson reveals the winner of the 2007 Country Life/Savills Gennius of the Place Award - Gunton Park in Norfolk
Houses to visit in North England
Jeremy recommends houses to visit of interest in the North of England from his book 'How to Read a Country House'
Houses to visit in South West England
Jeremy recommends country houses of interest to visit in the South West of England
Houses to visit in Central England
Jeremy recommends country houses to visit in central England from his book 'How to Read a Country House'
Houses to visit South East
Jeremy Musson recommends country houses to visit in the South East and East Anglia as published in his book: 'How to Read a Country House'
Quest to find best new rural buildings
A new rural buildings award scheme will showcase the countryside's finest conversions and developments along with their designers and craftsman
Natural outdoor pools
Swimming in fresh water is more exhilarating than in a chlorine-filled box. Anna Tyzack talks to an aquatic ecologist who is determined to break the trend of eighties-style swimming pools.
Genius of the place award
Jeremy Musson introduces the 2007 Country Life award for the best restored or revived landscape setting for a country house, sponsored by Savills