Country Life 27 March 2019
Country Life 27 March 2019 looks at Spring gardens, the Mini at 60 and discovers extraordinary property overseas.


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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