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April 2018 Archive

92 articles

30 April
How to grow the bladdernut, a delightful shrub with the heavenly scent of vanilla custard
An idyllic spot for sale which brings a touch of the Riviera to Norfolk
My favourite painting: Sigrid Rausing
29 April
23 absolutely superb houses, as seen in Country Life
The Fens: In celebration of the magic of a landscape that’s fascinated us for centuries
Alston Court, Suffolk: A vivid insight into Tudor living on the grand scale
The kipper-smoker: ‘A lot of the lads are made to undress outside when they get home’
28 April
Five delightful country houses in East Anglia under £1m
Curious Questions: Why is a day divided into twenty-four hours?
Let’s ’ear it for the Norfolk terrier, the dog that can't help but cheer you up
How to make Norfolk dumplings
27 April
How to choose a suit which will see you through work and play for a decade or more
Prince Louis revealed as name of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's new baby
A fabulous 18th century house that comes with a thriving stud farm and stables
In Focus: The 160-year-old ‘Photoshopped’ picture which shocked Victorian England
26 April
How to make roast chicken, fennel, lemon and new-potato tray bake
Two beautiful houses have come to the market in 'Norfolk's friendliest village'
Six indispensable tips to create a perfect space for outdoor living
25 April
The daftest plant name in English, and how it belongs to a wonderful flower just starting to show its potential
Country Life April 25 2018
The butter connoisseurs who are spreading joy
24 April
Learning the ropes: The new breed of church bell ringers
Five gorgeous developments that give a new lease of life to centuries-old landmarks
Jason Goodwin: 'I passed a man up a pole and I asked him if he was bringing us faster connection speeds. "Nope," he replied. "Slower."’
23 April
Nine pictures that show just how bored royal photographers can get while waiting for a baby
A house that shows sometimes the best option is bulldoze your home and start again
My favourite painting: Baroness Boothroyd OM
22 April
A stunning photographic tribute to the brave men and women of the RNLI goes on display
Seven enticing properties, as seen in Country Life
The secret life of hedgehogs
The dry stone wall builder: 'Every metre of wall contains a ton of stone. You really feel it after a hard week.'
21 April
The Cornish castle that once housed a wife in each tower
Curious Questions: Do carrots really help you see in the dark?
Five steps to the perfect cup of tea – including which biscuits to dunk in it
Warnell Hall, Cumbria: Where sympathy and experimentation go hand in hand
20 April
Best Claret under £20: Six fine wines from Bordeaux that won't break le banque
Six incredible homes on the doorstep of Britain's greatest golf courses
In Focus: An ethereal exhibition pushing the boundaries of photography, porcelain and the display space itself
19 April
The Kensington hotel review: 'A charming bolthole that's just what we've been looking for'
The ultimate commuter pad? Interiors by Conran, gardens by a Chelsea award-winner and 18 minutes from London
Bighton Grange, Hampshire: A Regency revival
18 April
Toyota Land Cruiser review: Cruising through the Gates of Hell – and ending up wanting more
Country Life April 18 2018
17 April
Jason Goodwin: It’s high time we had an ‘Old Ladies Day’ for the likes of my Aunt Pooh, the spy from Borneo
16 April
A convent that became a superstar's mansion, complete with ballroom, helipad and indoor pool
The robot lawnmower that handles hills, steers around flowerbeds and even charges itself
My Favourite Painting: John Brookes
15 April
12 wonderful houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
Alan Titchmarsh: Losing a plant to frost isn't a disaster - it's an opportunity
Chenies Manor, Buckinghamshire: The Tudor estate that encompasses the ancient oak tree beneath which Elizabeth I lost a piece of jewellery
The Stonemason: 'Working on a cathedral is the pinnacle of architectural stone-masonry'
14 April
The magnificent Kent home of the godfather of British children's illustrators
Curious Questions: What is the world’s most painful insect sting – and where would it hurt the most?
A guide to the native cattle breeds of Britain, from Aberdeen Angus to Jerseys
Titanic Hotel, Belfast review: A shipyard escape
13 April
Grand National 2018: The horses tipped for glory
Should you stay in south west London or move out to Surrey? The pros, cons and hidden costs
In Focus: The paintings which show Monet's genius for architecture as well as nature
12 April
Birdsong Barn: A holiday cottage getaway set in its own private nature reserve
A dream home in Sunningdale designed by a Formula 1 driver comes up for sale
Madresfield Court: A Worcestershire garden where new and old combine in perfect harmony
11 April
The amazing tale of the Waterloo Cup, the other event created by the man who invented the Grand National
Country Life April 11 2018
10 April
Mercedes All-Terrain E350d review: Speed, luxury, ruggedness – and the best towbar ever
The best things to add to to your house to increase its value, from party barns to dressing rooms
Jason Goodwin: 'There was nothing there. The original message from St Petersburg, Sergei’s emails, the thank-you email. All gone.'
9 April
A house set in its own stretch of parkland, just a few miles from York and Harrogate
My favourite painting: Wendy Nicholls
8 April
Three fine properties as seen in Country Life
The delicious salad leaves to try in your garden that keep on giving with ‘cut and grow’
Nursery rhymes: How murder, theft and fake news found their way into the tales we tell our children
The Maltster: How an art that's thousands of years old is once again gaining recognition
7 April
10 beautiful character homes under £400,000
Bedded bliss: The return of the four-poster bed
6 April
Plumpton Rocks, Harrogate: Heaven on earth
The wing of a Grade-I listed castle for sale at the price of a suburban house
In Focus: The Picasso portrait which revealed to the world his 22-year-old muse
5 April
Review: La Poule au Pot – 'A heady atmosphere, fit for romance and plotting'
A staggering Georgian house and estate that was saved from ruin, now seeking a new owner
Why Châteauneuf-du-Pape's latest vintage is 'a great year' – and four sublime wines to buy
4 April
Living without plastic: Part 8 | Hospitals, coffee cups and twelve brilliant products which will help you live a plastic free life
How Bristol's new Brunel museum takes its cues from Hollywood film Being John Malkovich
Country Life April 4 2018
3 April
The joy of the greenhouse: Perfect spaces to plant, prune or just potter about
An amazing home dubbed the 'American Versailles' has come to the market
Jason Goodwin: How to turn a majestic but unlucky deer into a freezer-full of meals
2 April
Four stunning houses with bathrooms, spas and pools that are beyond belief
The Chapel of Trinity College, Oxford: A return to splendour
My favourite painting: The Rt Revd Prof Bishop Irenei
1 April
20 glorious properties at home and away, as seen in Country Life
Celebrating 100 years of the RAF, and the men and women who run the service
The Ship’s Figurehead Carver: ‘It used to be a profession and every port would have had one, but now it’s a dying art’