The rare images of J.R.R. Tolkien which caused a sensation at auction
Pamela Chandler's portraits of the great J.R.R. Tolkien went under the hammer recently, almost doubling the estimate set by the auctioneers.
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Kew's 2022 list of vital plant species, including a mushroom with teeth, an orchid that grows only in the dark and the Leonardo di Caprio tree
Uvariopsis dicaprio might be a first in the natural world: a tree named after a Hollywood A-lister, and a plant which is on the radar of Kew. Annunciata Elwes reports.
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The anniversaries to look out for in 2022, from Ferdinand Magellan to Harry Potter, and from The Beatles to Carter unearthing Tutankhamun
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125 years of property sold through Country Life, from Chartwell to Stonehenge (yes, really)
Country Life has been at the heart of the finest property for sale in Britain ever since the first issue, some 125 years ago today. Our property editor Annunciata Elwes took a look through the archives to see some of the most extraordinary and noteworthy places for sale.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Black Mountain Pass, Brecon Beacons
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores The Black Mountain Pass on the Brecon Beacons.
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Just a mile from the Jurassic coast, an adorable seven-bedroom vicarage that's a huge opportunity for a savvy buyer
Near the thriving market town of Bridport — known for its quirky arts and cultural scene — is The Old Vicarage: a 19th century family home that enjoys rural and coastal living amid pretty gardens and charming period touches.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Atlantic Highway linking Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes is wowed by The Atlantic Highway.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Road to the Isles, Scotland
On a quest to discover the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes drives along Scotland's Road to the Isles.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Snake Pass, Peak District
On a quest to discover the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores The Snake Pass in the Peak District.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: A meander through the North Cotswolds
On a quest to explore the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes takes the wheel in the North Cotswolds.
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Britain's most scenic drives: The Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores Somerset's Cheddar Gorge.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route.
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Britain’s most scenic drives: The Hardknott and Wrynose Passes, Cumbria
On a quest to find the country's most glorious roads, Annunciata Elwes explores Cumbria's Hardknott and Wrynose Passes.
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A former rectory once owned by Wordsworth's brother, reimagined to create a state-of-the-art £15m dream home — with one little snag
Palace House — a rectory in Lambeth that's mid-way through an extensive remodelling — will showcase what big money can get you in the capital.
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A wonderful former vicarage and chapel set amongst glorious gardens in a peaceful village in Devon
Built in 1850, East Grange was — in a former life — the vicarage and chapel for the small village of West Hill, in which it is located. The past 40 years have seen it used as a private family home and it now seeks a new owner to revel in all that this historic property has to offer.
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Help save period buildings at risk
The Victorian Society's latest list of buildings at risk encompasses a mansion in Lancashire, an attractive farm in Hampshire and a former department store in Peckham.
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What you need to know about the new rules on log burners, wood-burning stoves and open fires
The new guidelines on the use of log burners and open fires have led to all manner of rumour and speculation, from restrictions on use to a nationwide ban. That's not what is set to happen, however; Annunciata Elwes explains the rules.
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The 'unique' mosaic discovered at a Roman villa in Rutland that 'puts the county on a national and international stage'
Excavations at a Roman villa in Rutland have discovered a magnificent mosaic that is believed to be unique in Britain.
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An idyllic riverside home with a wine cellar to rival Champagne, outdoor bar and balconies overlooking the countryside
Quarry Bank is a wonderful property that sits in a splendid, rural location on the banks of the River Thames. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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A 1720 windmill that's been extensively transformed over time to create a unique and wonderful family home
The Lantern retains many unique features from its former life as a windmill which creates the most charming country home. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
