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The calm, rare country dog once on the brink of extinction
With its silky ears and even temperament, the field spaniel is gentler, steadier — and far rarer — than its spaniel cousins.
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Specs in the city: You shouldn't underestimate the transformative effect of bespoke glasses — and this London shop crafted some for Amelia Earhart
Mark Hedges heads to E. B. Meyrowitz to find the ultimate bespoke glasses.
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'It soothed the most vicious of hangovers, the only possible justification for that ghastly thing called brunch': Tom Parker Bowles talks eggs Benedict
From midtown Manhattan to west London, eggs Benedict is a luxurious treat at any time of day.
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Is there anything more sensuous than the little sigh that escapes when you give the atomiser a squeeze? Where perfumes are concerned, the scent itself is only a part of the story
The scent is just the beginning; its container is everything. Emma Hughes finds out why we’re so entranced by perfume bottles and what makes them stand the test of time.
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Viking hats, natural wines and messy lunches, with Leonie Cooper
The food and drink editor for Time Out London joins the podcast to chat about lunch, dinner, pubs and her new show Messy Lunch.
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Stout and about: Why is everyone ordering a pint of Guinness?
After decades in the doldrums, Guinness is enjoying a serious renaissance, with stouts old and new snapping at its heels.
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These French hounds have led the hunt for thousands of years — here’s why
From ancient cave trails to modern-day packs, Harry Pearson explains why these remarkable dogs have shaped hunting traditions for thousands of years — and why their legacy still endures today.
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All hail the egg! The most innovative eggs in London — and how to make some of them at home this Easter
Forget the chocolate eggs, Lotte Brundle traipses around London, at her stomach's expense, to bring you a cracking guide to the most interesting eggs in the capital.
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'Sorry, I can't reply to your email right now, I'm drifting a McLaren in Finland'
Charlie Thomas learns how to go sideways in a McLaren. Because how else are you going to spend an afternoon?
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Reader event: A rare glimpse into the world of Elizabeth Gage
Sponsor Content Created With Elizabeth Gage
The iconic jeweller Elizabeth Gage is opening up her workshop to a small group of Country Life readers in an intimate event on Wednesday, May 13.
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'If it is going to work anywhere, it is going to work here': Meet the makers of English olive oil
With English wine going from strength to strength, could our own extra-virgin olive oil be the next homegrown success story?
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The countdown to Spud-ageddon is on: Why potato farmers are in peril
Potato farmers are experiencing a downturn in demand so significant, they’ve wound up with a surplus of spuds. Will Hosie investigates why and what you can do about it (spoiler alert: eat more spuds).
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From Bentley dog baskets to Ferrari everything, there is more to cars than just four wheels
When it comes to fashion and cars collaborating, the list is diverse, long, and seemingly only getting longer.
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'One drew a longer queue than the members of One Direction': The irresistible old English sheepdog is now under threat
As the Dulux dog marks 65 years, the old English sheepdog remains one of Britain’s most recognisable canine icons — yet this much-loved breed is now under threat.
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'We are here to champion British farmers who produce wonderful milk, meat, vegetables and eggs': The Country Life team's favourite farm shops
More and more of us are choosing to buy produce directly from farms.
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Country Life picks the biggest, boldest and best of this year’s clutch of luxury Easter eggs
Pick up an edible work of art before they sell out.
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Glovebox: What do you get the person who has everything? A Land Rover Defender inspired by The Hamptons
Another regular day in the Defender restomod community.
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The ancient and aristocratic dog breed loved by Queen Victoria and Sir Walter Scott
Once used to hunt wolves and bring down red deer in the Scottish Highlands, the Scottish deerhound is one of Britain’s oldest and most noble breeds. Today, it remains a gentle giant — elegant, devoted and unmistakably aristocratic.
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Porsche Cayenne: Pablo Escobar's off-roader is now a genuine all-in-one talent
Adam Hay-Nicholls finds that Porsche's ugly duckling has transformed into a rather beautiful swan.
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Here’s where to go for a really interesting and, dare we say it, cool drink in London's Zone One
The pub is out and the wine bar is in. These hidden gems are pouring some of the capital’s most interesting and delicious vintages — and you don’t have to go to Hackney for any of them.
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'Hard times breed sumptuous cars': The costly stars of the last-ever London Motor Show
More than 50 new cars made their Earls Court debut at the 1976 London Motor Show — its last appearance in the capital before it moved to Birmingham in 1978. In this article from the November 25, 1976, issue of Country Life, writer John Taylor revealed some of his favourite launches.
