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A quick lunch with Paddle 655, the man who bought the world's most expensive eggThe Winter Egg, by Fabergé, sold for £22.895 million. Jonathan Self sits down with the mysterious buyer.
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How many seamen does it take to move a Rolls-Royce and a Land Rover from a royal yacht?Jeremy Taylor gets to grips with a fleet of cars that lived in a bespoke garage aboard RY Britannia
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The lunch menu is where it's atOsip's announcement of a new table d’hôte menu shows that fine dining is having to be more flexible than ever.
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A brush with greatness: If you only buy one hairbrush, make it this oneA history stretching back to 1777 makes Kent Brushes a byword for quality in brushmaking, writes acting Luxury Editor Amie Elizabeth White.
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Lexus RX500H: Still leading the way after all these yearsJapan's premium car maker has provided yet another fabulous luxury SUV, which is unsurprising, considering Lexus basically invented the concept.
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The calm, rare country dog once on the brink of extinctionWith 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 EarhartMark 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 BenedictFrom midtown Manhattan to west London, eggs Benedict is a luxurious treat at any time of day.
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Viking hats, natural wines and messy lunches, with Leonie CooperThe 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 whyFrom 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 EasterForget 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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James May on the M1: BMW's best-ever bad carIn this article from April 2004, then Country Life motoring columnist James May pays tribute to BMW's first mid-engine supercar from the 1970s.
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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 GageSponsor 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 oilWith 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 perilPotato 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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'One drew a longer queue than the members of One Direction': The irresistible old English sheepdog is now under threatAs 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 shopsMore 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 eggsPick 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 HamptonsAnother regular day in the Defender restomod community.
