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The incredible story of Britain's hundreds of regional accents – and while they'll last foreverThe British Isles’ rich landscape of regional accents doesn’t only define who we are, it’s part of our cultural heritage, says Flora Watkins.
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Nursery rhymes: How murder, theft and fake news found their way into the tales we tell our childrenMurder, animal cruelty and dishonesty aren’t generally considered child-friendly topics, yet they’re the basis of many much-loved nursery rhymes. Flora Watkins explains.
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The unparalleled joy of writing with a fountain pen – and five beautiful pens to inspire youElegant, ornate and adaptable to each individual hand, nothing beats writing with a fountain pen, says Flora Watkins, who also picks out five favourites.
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Choosing perfect wedding presents: A guide for brides, grooms and guestsGetting just the right thing for the happy couple can be a minefield for guests – how do you choose something they'll actually want, without resorting to cold, hard cash? Flora Watkins offers her advice.
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The Irish Wolfhound: Why the archetypal ‘gentle giant’ was a favourite of the aristocracy, John F. Kennedy and now, Trudie StylerMythical and magnificent, yet gentle and intensely loyal, the Irish wolfhound can only be described in superlatives, finds Flora Watkins.
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Everything you should know before getting a double-barrelled nameOnce the preserve of the upper levels of society, double-barrelled names have proliferated in recent years. Flora Watkins considers the reasons why.
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15 fascinating things about animal actors, from dogs and cockroaches to the penguin who was fired out of a cannonAnimal ‘actors’ are often remembered long after their human co-stars. Flora Watkins meets people who’ve worked with ravens, stags, dogs, horses–and cockroaches.
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Clotted cream: How it's made, who does it best, and whether to put it on before or after the jamRich, unctuous and wickedly good, clotted cream is the pride of the West Country.
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Where to buy a kitchen dresserWe recommend six different places that can supply you with a perfect kitchen dresser.
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The kitchen dresser, and why it's 'more important than central heating'
What is a country kitchen without a dresser overflowing with crockery, car keys and keepsakes? Flora Watkins explains all.
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Bridesmaids: Why less is moreFlora Watkins pleads with brides-to-be to avoid the temptation to recruit a small army.
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In defence of red trousersThe red trouser has been a sartorial staple in the country and the city for a certain British gent, but has overexposure made them non-u?
