The early autumn downpours across West Sussex this weekend hit the 2024 Goodwood Revival, but spectators and competitors didn't let it get them down as the weekend went ahead in fine style.
If you didn't make it, our selection of images from the weekend is a treasure trove of wonderful old cars, delightful character costumes and a few surprises.
And if you did get there in person? It's a great way to relive what you saw and catch up on anything you missed.
And after all the racing was done, there was still time for tennis. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)
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A well-connected rural playground with 23 acres on the edge of the South Downs National ParkOld House Farm is an impressive family home with a wealth of amenities that would inspire any rural passion.
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Country Life's top 10 arts stories of 2024From the artist killed on his first day in the war to a masterpiece once sold for £30, these were our most popular arts stories of 2024.
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