Country Life 13 November 2019


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THE PRINCE OF WALES: The Prince's leader discusses climate change, farming and the rural future.
THE CAKE OF THE NATION: Lucy Baring tucks into Tunnock's.
A NEW LEAF: The story behind the new breed of bookshops.
LLYWN CELYN: Edward Impey unravels the story of the holly grove.
ANIMAL MAGIC: Cheeky chickens.
VULPINE VOLVOS: The foxy new 4x4 Volvo estate.
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SHORTS ARE BACK: Young children are reviving the classics, reveals Flora Watkins.
GAS LAMPS: Harry Wallop admires a classic.
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