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Billy Childish's art is both outstanding yet often misunderstood — something that an exhibition in Margate's Carl Freedman Gallery looks to rectify. Lilias Wigan paid a visit.
Forget about the big things. You can keep the necessities. Don't tell us about the must-haves. Alexandra Fraser takes a look at a few little luxuries which, in a world too full of strife and woe, will help ease your way through life with a smile on your face.
As Barbour celebrates its 125th anniversary, its distinctive and much-loved jackets are still being worn by everyone from farmers to fashion royalty. Flora Watkins salutes a great British brand.
Peyton Skipwith enjoys an exhibition that explores the reciprocal influences and artistic partnership, as well as the different temperaments, that shaped two remarkable careers.
It doesn't matter if you need a sporty car, a city hatchback or a load-lugger with room for all the family — electric cars area already here in all shapes and sizes. Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his favourites.
Catriona Gray considers the legacy of one of Britain’s most innovative florists, whose vases have have become modern collectors’ items.
Edvard Munch's fame rests on 'The Scream', but his other works are equally riveting. Lilias Wigan paid a visit to the British Museum's exhibition and took an in-depth look at one of the masterpieces on display.
We've rounded up all the utterly inessential products that you absolutely do not need (top hats for Ascot aside) to enjoy this summers season of festivals, shows and races. This week: Henley Royal Regatta and Festival.
It’s been dubbed ‘the world’s most idiotic marathon’: a 26-mile run through vineyards, fuelled by wine and cheese. Emma Hughes finds out if she has the stomach for the legendary Marathon du Médoc.
Our spectator columnist discusses three suits, donated by the same man to a charity shop, which have seen him through his first through stages of life and made him long for the fine tailoring of days-gone-by.
The world-famous Concours of Elegance is coming to Hampton Court Palace in September – and we've a ticket offer for Country Life readers.
As Barbour celebrates its 125th anniversary, Flora Watkins picks out six of the finest and most successful jackets that the company has ever made.
Heritage railway trips offer a slice of 1930s glamour in an era, as Toby Keel found out on a trip on the Dartmouth Express.
Lee Krasner's bold work is the subject of an exhibition at The Barbican. Lilias Wigan paid a visit, and focuses in one one of the artist's extraordinary collages.
Masterpiece takes place this week — June 27 to July 3 — and Huon Mallalieu can hardly wait. Here are some of the pieces he's most looking forward to seeing.
Long-time British footwear favourites, Hunter are returning to The Game Fair this July at Hatfield House with the brand new Field range, carefully crafted to tackle the typical trials and tribulations faced by boot owners every day.
