My Favourite Painting: Rachel Trevor-Morgan
The Queen's milliner Rachel Trevor-Morgan picks Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent.
The Finer Things
When it comes to treating yourself to a new party dress or a pair of cufflinks, or if you want to buy a brilliant present for a loved one, look no further than our High Life section. From the most inspiring travel trips to the latest news in luxury watches, and beautiful jewellery, let Country Life guide you to the very best in beautiful things.
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In Focus: The botanical textile artist turning fragments of the Cotswolds into art
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My Favourite Painting: Todd Longstaffe-Gowan
The landscape architect picks out a dramatic biblical image given new life by 'Il Fiammingo'.
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In Focus: Mallard, the steam locomotive that's a true British masterpiece
Sir Nigel Gresley's Mallard steam locomotive is one of the great pieces of 20th century engineering. Jack Watkins tells its tale.
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The Country Life x Ettinger collection
To celebrate our 125th anniversary, COUNTRY LIFE has joined forces with Ettinger to create a collection of luxurious travel accessories that embody the spirit of Edwardian travel
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My Favourite Painting: Ameer Kotecha
Food writer Ameer Kotecha chooses a picture whose creator clearly loves food as much as the rest of us.
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In Focus: What happens behind the scenes at the Proms
Floods, nerves and piano tuning — Henrietta Bredin goes backstage at the world’s biggest music festival, an epic feat of logistical planning.
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10 of the best second-hand shops in Britain
Britain boasts a cornucopia of second-hand shops. Flora Watkins rounds up 10 of the best
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My Favourite Painting: Daniel St George Chatto
The artist Daniel St George Chatto chooses perhaps the most famous sequence of paintings from the early Renaissance: Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel in Padua.
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Harry Parker: 'Losing my legs is one of the better things that happened to me. I’ve had a more interesting life'
The former soldier, author and double amputee Harry Parker on how The Duchess of Cornwall helped him rediscover his creativity. Interview by Paula Lester; portrait by Clara Molden.
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My favourite painting: Saad Eddine Said
Saad Eddine Said of the New Art Exchange chooses a fascinating modern painting that's full of classical influences.
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My favourite painting: Jacquiline Creswell
The visual-arts advisor and curator at Chichester Cathedral chooses a huge painting that is 'an assault on the senses'.
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My Favourite Painting: Paul Chesney
Paul Chesney of Chesneys Fireplaces chooses a classic Renoir.
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In Focus: The £20 million Michelangelo sketch that's one of just 10 in private hands
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The perfect wedding jewellery gifts for brides and beyond
With wedding season fully underway, we look to jeweller Cassandra Goad, whose years of experience make her the perfect adviser when it comes to choosing a special piece of jewellery to buy a bride, mother, bridesmaid or page boy, and best men for a wedding day.
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My Favourite Painting: Teresa Dent
Teresa Dent of the GWCT chooses a glorious Renaissance masterpiece.
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Henry Moore: The sculptor who achieved the impossible
Henry Moore achieved international fame as a sculptor, despite once being denounced for promoting ‘the cult of ugliness'. And he also remained a most unassuming man, finds Laura Gascoigne, as two new exhibitions of his work prepare to welcome visitors.
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Join the Country Life wine tasting — and sumptuous lunch — at Gusbourne
Gusbourne are inviting you to discover the secrets behind the success of English sparkling wine on a special day at their Kent estate, in association with Country Life.
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My Favourite Painting: Xanthe Arvanitakis
The director of Chiswick House chooses a dramatic 17th century portrait.
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In Focus: The lions of Trafalgar Square by Sir Edwin Landseer
The famous bronze lions that stand guard at Trafalgar Square are among the world's most famous sculptures. Jack Watkins takes a look and pays tribute to their creator, Sir Edwin Landseer.
