Nicholas Owen on the Queen, the sound of gunfire, and his ringside seat at history
Nicholas Owen spoke to Country Life ahead of his appearance as the host of the Children's Trust annual Christmas Concert.
Nicholas Owen spoke to Country Life ahead of his appearance as the host of the Children's Trust annual Christmas Concert.
The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards is out - and you have a chance to vote for your favourite.
Luxury confectionery crafters Biscuiteers have re-created the glory of French Renaissance-style chateau Waddesdon Manor in gingerbread.
Despite moments of grief and dismay, Sir Roy’s latest volume of diaries is happier than his last, says Michael Hall.
On the 25th anniversary of his release, former hostage Terry Waite looks back on his work, his years in captivity, and how the BBC World Service saved his life.
Nathaniel Parker catches up with Jack Watkins about David Cameron's epic gaffe, and the time he nearly became James Bond.
George Young looks into a six-year study into the source of British surnames - and has rather disappointing news for David Cameron, but a better revelation for Mo Farah.
Read three of the beautiful, evocative articles which made Country Life's John Lewis-Stempel the Columnist of the Year.
Country Life picks out 24 of the most beautiful charity Christmas cards to send this year.
Pick out the true words of wisdom from the made-up ones in the Country Life famous last words quiz.
The redoubtable actress Patricia Routledge talks to Country Life about being a presenter, unacceptable mannerisms and turning down Alan Bennett.
Clive Aslet enjoys this moving account of how First World War soldiers found hope through their connection with Nature.
This vivid study of life at girls’ boarding schools between 1939 and 1979 is both hilarious and poignant, finds Maggie Fergusson.
David Bowie's personal art collection to feature in three sales at Sotheby's.
Digital downloads may have consigned many vinyl records to the dustbin, but LPs are climbing back up the charts.
A new biography on the artist-illustrator Edward Ardizzone and a retrospective exhibition dedicated to his work provide Peyton Skipwith with a feast of delights.
The drop-down font menu has made typographers of us all. Here are 8 fonts that changed the world we live in.
Dark and depressing is the tone this year—we assess the likely winner from a mix of famous and unknown authors.
A new biography of Steven Runciman delves beyond the gossip to shed new light on a fascinating and complex personality, says Barnaby Rogerson.
The River Thames throws up treasure and trinkets with delightful regularity, each telling a little bit more about the history of London.