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You rang, your majesty? What it was like to be a servant in the Royal Household
Tending the royal bottom might be considered one of the worst jobs in history, but a life in elite domestic service offered many opportunities for self-advancement, finds Susan Jenkins.
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Tiny sanctuaries: The best huts in Britain
A shed is merely somewhere to keep tools. A hut, on the other hand, is a doorway to sporting adventure. Robin Ashcroft selects five of his favourites in the UK.
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Country Life 21 August 2024
Country Life 21 August takes us north of the border, to 'Sensational Scotland'. We look at some of the best property to buy, the legend of the Stone of Scone, and the forests of the future.
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'Although exams are important, they are a limited measure of talent and no guarantee of future success': Or, why you shouldn't take your A-Level results too seriously
Throughout history, the character, drive and tenacity of such prodigiously talented 18 year olds as Nelson, Elizabeth I and Brunel have come to define success, rather than exam results alone, contends Alice Loxton.
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Country Life 14 August 2024
Country Life 14 August looks at the importance of our rare native breeds, why your A-Levels don't matter too much, how to bring the country house into the 21st (and maybe 22nd) century and Country Life's tech commandments.
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Country Life 7 August 2024
Country Life 7 August 2024 looks at wilderness huts, the architecture of Prince Albert, and the reality of life in the Royal Household.
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Ian Norrington - Seal Engraved Signet Rings and Cufflinks
Ian Norrington specialises in beautifully handcrafted seal engraved signet rings and engraved cufflinks. He is a liveryman of the prestigious Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
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'We are in the midst of a sewage scandal and the natural world is paying the cost'
Country Life's leader article takes aim at the mess in the water industry.
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Country Life 31 July 2024
Country Life 31 July 2024 looks at fountains and chalkstreams, violins and pirates, and visits the Duke of Beautfort's garden.
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What's in a colour? The mystery behind our obsession with green
The human eye can detect more shades of green than any other colour and they are matched by a bewildering variety of names, discovers Lucien de Guise
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A'hoy there! The best adventurous boat charters from around the globe
There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored and the most exciting way to see it is often from the water, says Emma Love.
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La Corbière lighthouse: How 'the herdsman of the waves' has protected the Channel for 150 years
A feat of pioneering Victorian engineering, La Corbière lighthouse has guided seafarers to safety for 150 years, finds Antonia Windsor.
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Country Life 24 July 2024
Country Life 24 July 2024 visits an ancient foundry, looks at oak-framed buildings and celebrates the wonders of sheepdogs.
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'She adored Elvis and wore slippers with his face printed on them': How Debo Devonshire is inspiring fashion 10 years after her death
Designer Erdem Moralioglu’s must-see exhibition in Derbyshire is a loving tribute to Debo Devonshire and her passion for Chatsworth, chickens and couture, says Kim Parker.
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Claim your free Country Life Dogs Ebook
Discover how man’s best friend has shaped rural living in Britain with our free Ebook offer.
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Agromenes: The new government is already delivering with aplomb — and in the countryside, it's all to play for
Our countryside columnist takes a look at the early efforts and impressive ministerial appointments of the new Labour government in Britain.
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Country Life magazine — 17 July 2024
Country Life 17 July 2024 finds out Alan Titchmarsh's favourite flower show, meets the bull terrier and discovers why people love the colour green.
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Plan properly, build well, and even the NIMBYs can't object to the solution to the housing crisis
Reforming planning and embarking on a large-scale house building plan is one of the great challenges for the new government — but a blueprint is already out there for exactly what they need to do, says Country Life columnist Athena.
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Country Life 10 July 2024
Country Life 10 July 2024 asks the country house experts who they turn to when they need to get things done to their own homes, and rejoices in the rise and rise of the Victoria sponge.
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Country Life 3 July 2024
Country Life 3 July 2024 celebrates the British coast, with beaches, boats and ice cream.
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Emma Kirby Design
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J. K. Place, Capri review: ‘A handsome mansion’ with jaw-dropping views of the Amalfi Coast
Five star hotels are aplenty on the fabled Italian island of Capri, but some — such as J.K. Place — standout from the pack. We sent Rosie Paterson to find out how they do it.
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The Country Life guide to Capri, Italy: Where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat
First popularised as a holiday destination by the Roman Republic, the Italian island of Capri shows no signs of losing it's allure.
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How 'an insatiable appetite for brass-band music' gave rise to the bandstand, and how we almost lost them all
From Handel to Bowie, our bandstands have been a hub for free live music for centuries, as well as being buildings of architectural interest.
