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Curious Questions: Which came first, the bee or the wasp? And why is the Queen Bee such a slapper?
The fascinating world of bees has long held broadcaster and journalist Bill Turnbull in thrall. He takes a look at three new books on this endlessly engrossing topic.
The London life or the country life: Who’s right?
Ysenda Maxtone Graham discusses the age old debate which divides the nation in two.
Best country houses for sale this week
Missed last week's issue? You can still view its magnificent property pages and articles here.
The winners of Country Life’s competition to find the best-dressed people at the Goodwood Revival
Dozens of visitors to the Goodwood Revival on September 7–9 entered the Country Life Best Dressed Competition in partnership with Canon – and here are the winners, as judged by professional…
Things to do: The Red Cross Pearls, the Country Brocante and a masterclass on game
Country Life rounds up the best things to see, do and book this week.
Country Life September 19 2018
Country Life September 19 2018 focuses on the paradise that is the Cotswolds, looks at theatre names and examines the all-time-classic watering can design by Haws.
Walking Hadrian’s Wall: An epic walk from coast to coast and back in time
One of Britain’s most famous landmarks makes for an epic walk back in time – and it's a journey that Fiona Reynolds took this summer.
Sarah Raven: ’15 years ago we couldn’t sell a dinner-plate-sized dahlia for love nor money’
The expert plantswoman tells us all about dahlia trends and gives advice for the best colours to use in 2019. Tiffany Daneff reports.
My Favourite Painting: Simon Dickinson
Art expert Simon Dickinson chooses The Flight into Egypt by Jacopo Bassano.
Five gorgeous country houses, as seen in Country Life
This week we have a superbly-priced property almost in the shadow of one of England's great cathedrals and a waterfront property in the USA which simply has to be seen.
The Windsor chair maker: ‘What fascinates me is that a wooden chair can feel so lovely and comfortable. They just wrap themselves around you.’
Jim Steele has been making Windsor chairs by hand for a quarter of a century. He spoke to Tessa Waugh, with portraits by Richard Cannon.
10 houses for sale in England’s 10 best market towns, from £380,000 to £5 million
Earlier this week, Country Life named the 10 best market towns in England, with the help of some exclusive research from Savills. But what could you get if you chose…
Curious Questions: How did shrews get such a bad name?
The shrew is a tiny and seemingly-inoffensive creature of the meadow. So how did it end up becoming a byword for an implacable, nagging woman? Ian Morton explains.
How to make perfect sloe gin
Follow our perfect sloe gin recipe to make the best sloe gin in preparation for your local opening meet.
In Focus: The candelight paintings which are the highlight of the career of Joseph Wright of Derby
The ‘candlelight’ paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby represent the high point of the career of one of our great painters. As one of them now leaves the country, Emma…
Recipe: Home-made sausage rolls with red onion, prune and wild ketchup
Rose Lloyd Owen quit her job at a talent agency to become a caterer, and now counts the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Millie Mackintosh among her clients – in the…
How to make blackberry jam: A quick and easy recipe
Reader Sam reveals how to make simple fruit jam in 20 minutes without pectin or a thermometer.
The top 10 market towns in England, from Kent to Cumbria
Country Life presents the top 10 market towns in England, from Kent to Cumbria, where you'll find fine properties, great schools and beautiful surroundings.
Country Life September 12 2018
Country Life September 12 2018 explains how to build a natural swimming pool, takes a look at shrews and enjoys some of Britain's finest gardens.