The golden hour
Halnaker Hollow Way, near Chichester, West Sussex, looks magical in the autumn sunlight.
Winter wonderland
A snow-covered Wells Cathedral rises above the mist.
A huntsman and hound
The love between huntsman and hound is a special relationship.
This little fellow
The comical Little owl fills a niche in arable areas, nesting in any small hole and taking advantage of a varied diet.
Christmas tree goals
In the Great Hall at Burton Agnes, Yorkshire, festive traditions are maintained.
This sleepy head
The dormouse reduces its metabolism by some 90% during its winter snooze.
A treasure on the Trent
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire: The loggia, of about 1785, was incorporated into the body of the library by 1831.
Glorious windows
The drawing room oriel overlooks the gardens at The Master’s Lodge, Cambridge.
A magnificent Jacobean house
A view of Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire from the north. This former backwater of the Trent was dammed in about 1860.
Roman Baths
The Roman Baths complex at Bath is a fine example of a beautiful conservation area.
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The garden created by a forgotten genius of the 1920s, rescued from 'a sorry state of neglect to a level of quality it has not known for over 50 years'George Dillistone’s original Arts-and-Crafts design at Knowle House, East Sussex, has been lovingly restored and updated with contemporary planting. George Plumptre tells more; photography by Clive Nichols.
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21 of the greatest craftspeople working in Britain today, as chosen by the nation's best designers and architectsWe've persuaded some of the most celebrated names from our Country Life Top 100 to name the craftspeople they have in their own personal little black books.
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Some Like (to quiz when) It Hot: Country Life Quiz of the Day heatwave special, July 11, 2025If you're struggling to keep cool — and who isn't? — our Quiz of the Day will at least take your mind off the soaring temperatures.
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Wimbledon at the movies, and the Royal Family's bank: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 10, 2025Plus wonderful words and one of Britain's most beautiful insects in Tuesday's quiz.
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A waterside idyll and the Henrys and Williams who have ruled Britain: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 9, 2025Plus Hilary Mantel, Octavia Hill and more in Wednesday's quiz.
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The English church that looks like a Van Gogh fever dream: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 8, 2025Plus wonderful words and one of Britain's most beautiful insects in Tuesday's quiz.
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The Beatles meet Disney, and the first-ever Cruft's: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 7, 2025Monday's Quiz of the Day covers dog shows, revolutions and animated classics.
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From the archive: 'This retina-awakening advert for British Nylon Spinners Limited sums up the swinging 1960s perfectly'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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A bridge just far enough: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 4, 2025Lions, castles and even a couple of US-themed questions for the 4th of July in Friday's Quiz of the Day.
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Roger Moore's James Bond debut: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 3, 2025Country houses, battles and London landmarks in Thursday's new-and-improved Quiz of the Day.
