The Country Life Picture Library is home to beautiful and extraordinary images chronicling the last century, from country house architecture to the changing streets of our villages and nature.
So where better to look for some beautiful pictures of Britain in springtime? Here are some of our favourite spring images that have appeared in Country Life over the last few years.
Blossom is one of the first indicators that spring is on its way.
March hares boxing are an iconic image of springtime in Britain.
Buds begin to appear as we look forward to more colour in the garden.
Of course daffodils are always a cheery sight after the dull winter colours.
Regents Park in London looks particularly spectacular in Spring
Blue skies and daffodils... well, we can count on the daffodils being out at least!
And finally, these bluebells...
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‘I was rather excited, not remotely daunted... With hindsight, I should have been': The 25-year creation of the gardens of Glenarm CastlePay a visit to the gardens at Glenarm Castle in Co Antrim — home of Randal and Aurora McDonnell — is hard to credit that nearly all of the present garden was made this century, marvels Kathryn Bradley-Hole. Photographs by Clive Nichols.
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Three homes down by the Thames, perfect for those who love messing about on boatsThis summer’s scorching temperatures will no doubt have endorsed the perennial appeal of Thames-side houses with frontage and private access to the river. Penny Churchill and Toby Keel pick out some prime examples.
