Country Life 6 May 2020
Country Life 6 May 2020 looks at the Wye Valley, reflects on VE day and enjoys a rare glimpse behind the doors of Chequers, the Prime Minister's official residence.


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CHEQUERS: A rare glimpse behind the doors of the Prime Minister's official residence.
VE DAY: The wild celebrations which accompanied the end of the Second World War.
LONGWOOL SHEEP: Kate Green on why this rare breed needs saving.
PROPERTY NEWS: James Fisher on the latest developments.
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MY FAVOURITE PAINTING: The boss of the Tate Modern's surprising choice.
WALKING LIFE: Fiona Reynolds wanders a Cotswold canal.
FLOWERS IN THE COTSWOLDS: High hopes for a new planting scheme.
INTERIORS: Wild wallpaper.
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