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From the Country Life archive: The Maori meeting house in leafy Surrey
Every Monday, Melanie Bryan, delves into the hidden depths of Country Life's extraordinary archive to bring you a long-forgotten story, photograph or advert.
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10 outstanding British gardens from the Country Life Archive
With Chelsea Flower Show is on the horizon, we've mined the 128-year-old Country Life Archives for 10 inspiring gardens from across our Isles.
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Country Life's best, worst and funniest adverts of 1923, from Burberry and thinning baths to the SUV of a century ago
From telephone-equipped hotel rooms to cars ‘for lady drivers’, the advertisements featured in Country Life in 1923 captured Britain’s evolution as well as the odd quack remedy. Melanie Bryan takes a look.
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How to make a refreshing and delicious clementine cake
Clementine cake with almonds and clementine creme diplomat is a scrumptious treat that probably just about qualifies as one of your five-a-day. Well, maybe.
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Petworth: What to do, where to stay and what to eat in one of Sussex's most charming towns
Melanie Bryan spent a weekend in Petworth, the picture-perfect market town in the South Downs that boasts superb shopping, food and one of Britain's greatest country houses.
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Bahama House, Harbour Island: A 19th century paradise perfect for a 21st century escape
Tucked away to the north of Eleuthera is the Bahamian paradise of Harbour Island, where you'll find the delightful Bahama House Hotel. Melanie Bryan paid a visit.
