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BUYING ART: How the art world has been dealing with lockdown.
WHAT THE DICKENS: 150 years on from his death, Charles Dickens' characters are as endearing as ever.
RAMBLING ROSES: Charles Quest-Ritson, the man who literally wrote the book on roses, visits the collection at Moor Wood.
LONDON LIFE: Giraffes, Wimbledon and best commuter bikes.
PROPERTY: James Fisher picks out swish London homes new to the market.
MY FAVOURITE PAINTING: Alexandra Shulman, former editor of Vogue.
NORTHUMBERLAND: A look at this castle-strewn coast.
HOLCOMBE COURT: John Goodall on this fine Tudor house.
NETTLES: The tale of the stinging plant and its dozens of uses.
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The real Bear Grylls: Country Life Quiz of the Day, July 2, 2025Britain's longest pier is among the highlights of Wednesday's Quiz of the Day.
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What do 19th century rowers, Queen Victoria and Giorgio Armani all have in common? They helped to popularise the world's most versatile jacket — the blazerEveryone from royalty to rappers seems to have one in their wardrobe. Harry Pearson lists the merits of the blazer, a true sartorial team player.
