Country Life 27 March 2019 looks at Spring gardens, the Mini at 60 and discovers extraordinary property overseas.
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A GREAT GARDEN: The most important new garden in Britain? Thenford House is a remarkable achievement.
THE MINI: It's 60 years since the iconic car first appeared on our roads. Charles Rangeley-Wilson looks at its history.
PROPERTY: Our Country Life International supplement looks at home across the world, including Malta, and a chance to buy your own Falkland Island.
AZALEAS: Mark Griffiths on the return to popularity of these fine blooms.
INTERIORS: A grand country bathroom.
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BENCHES: The finest garden benches money can buy.
SELLING BRITAIN: An interview with the man tasked with running Visit Britain.
ART: Van Gogh's British influences.
BUNNY GUINNESS: The horticulturalist chooses her favourite painting, a classic Breughel.
LONDON FOR DOGS: A pooch-friendly tour of the capital.
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'None of this would be here had the tithe barn not burned down that night’: How the terrifying destruction of a medieval landmark sparked the creation of the magnificent gardens of Bledlow ManorAfter inheriting the Bledlow Manor in 2018, Lord Carrington has been devoted to the thoughtful renewal and replanting of this historic Buckinghamshire garden. Tiffany Daneff reports, with photography by Clive Nichols.
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For every new stone mason seven retire: St Paul's plan to save heritage crafts — and itself in the processAs St Paul’s Cathedral launches the Wren Centre of Excellence to train young people to repair Britain’s historic buildings, Lotte Brundle talks to restoration workers about why their industry is on a cliffs edge.
