Following the extraordinary success of the award last year, Sir Roy Strong introduces a second competition celebrating the work of rural parishes that have adapted their churches to serve village life in the 21st century
Huon Mallalieu reports on how the arts, and determination of Roger de Haan, have resurrected an English seaside town
A quick guide to an outstanding country-house architect responsible for two great commissions: Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard
Country Life reveals the best collection of London's most quirky and unusual museums to visit
The Victorian Society has compiled a list of the most endangered Victorian buildings in Britain
Our new series begins with a look at one of the most celebrated architects of the 20th century, Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens
The National Trust has received one of the most generous donations in charity’s history
An 18th century rectory, the former home of the late Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, is unveiled as the winner of England's Finest Parsonage competition
England's finest parsonage will be announced in next week's magazine. Here are the finalists
Sir Roy Strong announces the winners of this year's Village Church for Village Life Award: Norton St Philip in Somerset
Alan Powers takes stock of Britain's magnificent gateway to the continent
John Goodall reports on the remarkable field of competition entries and introduces the 12 finalists
Readers can now order photographs from the archive of Country Life via a new ‘Print on Demand’ service from the Country Life Picture Library
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
In this search for England’s finest vicarage or rectory, John Goodall explains the importance and appeal of these quintessential English buildings
We reveal the shortlist of six churches who are vying for the £10,000 award, generously donated by the Mercers’ Company
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
Download Country Life's audio tour guide of Knaresborough Castle, by our architectural editor, John Goodall
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 engage with the wider community
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 museum.
