Country Life

Published by TI Media Limited Country Life, the quintessential English magazine, is undoubtedly one of the biggest and instantly recognisable brands in the UK today. It has a unique core mix of contemporary country-related editorial and top end property advertising. Editorially, the magazine comments in-depth on a wide variety of subjects, such as architecture, the arts, gardens and gardening, travel, the countryside, field-sports and wildlife. With renowned columnists and superb photography Country Life delivers the very best of British life every week.

Miss Ella Lloyd • Ella is a professional racing driver who competes in F1 Academy and in the F4 British Championship for Rodin Motorsport, as part of the McLaren Driver Development Programme. She is the daughter of Chris and Jessica Lloyd of Pontypridd, South Wales.

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Town & Country

Town & Country Notebook

Stuff & nonsense

Letters to the Editor

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Athena • Cultural Crusader

My favourite painting Huon Mallalieu

Country-house treasures

Opulence and variety • In the second of two articles, Steven Brindle looks at the Victorian transformation of this remarkable house and its narrow survival amid the trials of the 20th century

The legacy • Jensen Motors Ltd and the Interceptor

Send in the clowns • Colourful and compact, puffins are one of the nation’s most beloved seabirds. Stephen Moss reveals why these parrots of the sea fit the bill

The shroom boom • A fascination with fungi has mushroomed over the centuries, influencing many areas of art and culture. Deborah Nicholls-Lee unearths the reasons why

The need for speed • Meet the young bucks restoring classic sports cars

The 39 steps to spotting a cad • Since we last tackled the matter in 2016, new warning signs have appeared. Beware the cad who masquerades as a gentleman–and ignore the red flags at your peril

It’s a family affair • Good ideas are like good tailoring: passed from one generation to the next. Nick Carvell meets the sartorial scions looking sharp in their fathers’ and grandfathers’ hand-me-downs–or mining inspiration from them

Country classics • An expert in the field is never without his essentials, says Amie Elizabeth White

Once upon a time…in Pinewood Studios • The British stuntman is an institution nearly as old (and as full of astonishing stories) as cinema itself, finds Rosie Paterson

Peak performance • Amie Elizabeth White slaloms into ski season in fashion-forward style

Dial tone • Stone dials have captivated the watch-maker’s imagination since time immemorial–and are now making a comeback, discovers Tracey Llewellyn

Polishing up • Sumptuous velvets and statement accessories make for a sparkling evening, says Amie Elizabeth White

Sole searching • Are you still donning the same Wellington boots you’ve worn for donkeys’ years or have you graduated to Ons? Adam Cheung chronicles the men behind the footwear

Homecoming • A gentleman never compromises on style, says Amie Elizabeth White, even when comfort is calling

Tick, tick… vroom! • New dogs, old tricks: James Fisher meets the young bucks moonlighting as classic-car mechanics

Behind the wheel • Amie Elizabeth White makes a case for driving in style–whatever the season

Travelling bright • Amie Elizabeth White opts for statement colours guaranteed to make a splash

Hats off to them • Simon Mills chronicles the history of Swaine, from premium saddlemaker to Britain’s very own Hermès

Working on it • Sleek lines and a subtle stripe are a recipe for success, says Amie Elizabeth White

Luxury Notebook

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