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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 at
Osip'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 one
A 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 years
Japan'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 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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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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James May on the M1: BMW's best-ever bad car
In 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 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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'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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‘When it comes to flat caps, size really does matter’: The hat that's crowned the heads of everyone, from Middle Age peasants to Oscar-winning greats
If there is one piece of clothing inherently and undeniably British, it is the flat cap, says Amie Elizabeth White, who traces the hat's history from the Middle Ages to modern day.
