Statesman, lawyer, fearless leader – and part-time inventor. Martin Fone looks at one of Abraham Lincoln's lesser-known talents.
Big boys’ toys, trips & tips
The utterly inessential shopping list: Christmas sushi, Shakespearean hand sanitiser and a lighter which will light any candle, any candle at all
Forget about the big things. You can keep the necessities. Don't tell us about the must-haves. Alexandra Fraser takes a look at a few little luxuries which, in a world…
How to use emojis: The Country Life guide
Back in 2015, we decreed that a gentleman should ‘know when to use an emoji’, but when exactly is that? And how? James Fisher presents his gentleman’s guide.
Fantasy travel: The boat, car and plane of you dreams
If money were no object, we all have a dream car, a boat and very probably a plane in mind. Simon de Burton shares his.
Range Rover Velar review: ‘Room, anyone, for an iPhone on wheels? Meet the Velar.’
Range Rover’s Velar feels classy and timeless, with pools of polished, seamless black glass that rival even Steve Job's creations. Charles Rangeley-Wilson tried it out.
23 things you need to know before you go skiing
If you're new to skiing – or you're about to go skiing someone who's a novice – Rosie Paterson and Kate Green provide a guide that will save much pain for…
The utterly inessential shopping list: The illustrious party sporran, a penny farthing for your thoughts and two liquors for the price of fun
Forget about the big things. You can keep the necessities. Don't tell us about the must-haves. Alexandra Fraser takes a look at a few little luxuries which, in a world…
Six gentlemen to watch in 2018 and beyond, as seen in Country Life
From the racing driver son of James Hunt to a man whose company could change the way we grow food in Britain, here are six young British gentlemen to watch,…
Britain’s most beautiful narrow-gauge railways, from Norfolk to Wales
Chris spent months travelling on many of Britain’s loveliest narrow-gauge railways while researching his book Small Island by Little Train. And exclusively for Country Life, he’s picked out his all time-favourite…
Sporting life: At last, a bike for the middle-aged man emphatically NOT in Lycra
If you believe that an afternoon cycling should be about enjoyment rather than charging up hills and setting personal bests, the G-Tech eBike promises to make the sport easier and…
What it was like to ride the last steam train in Britain, by the passengers of the ‘Fifteen Guinea Special’
It's exactly 50 years since the last passenger steam train in Britain made its way from Liverpool to Carlisle and back. Daniel Puddicombe spoke to some of those lucky few…
Stanley Johnson: In search of the snow leopard
The writer, environmentalist and campaigner Stanley Johnson had always dreamed of seeing a snow leopard – so much so that when a chance to join an expedition came up, he dropped…
Sporting life: Effingham golf club’s restoration has turned the clock back 90 years – and it’s all the better for it
When Effingham Golf Club decided they needed to bring the course up to date, they didn't look forward – instead, they pored over old photographs and restored the vision of the…
Meet the man who builds his own Tiger Moths: Grace, glamour, romance – and hours of painstaking hard work
In 1954, shortly before his 15th birthday, Kevin Crumplin made a model of a Tiger Moth. It comprised a balsawood fuselage, a 3ft wingspan and a small diesel engine that…
Ted Dexter: The Italian-born icon who brought dash and glamour to English cricket
Ted Dexter, the former England cricket captain and chairman of selectors, is still bursting with wit, wisdom and insight about the game he loves. He spoke to Jack Watkins.
We recreated Three Men in a Boat for the 21st century. Here’s what happened.
Re-creating Jerome K. Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat sounds terribly romantic, doesn’t it? Patrick Galbraith discovers the reality of a long skiff down the Thames.
James Martin’s favourite things, from his vintage Mini Cooper to his bespoke oven
Chef, TV presenter and restauranteur James Martin loves life's little luxuries – and sometime the big luxuries too. He spoke to Hetty Lintell.
The Monaco Yacht Show: the ultimate floating show on Earth
The Monaco Yacht Show, which runs from September 26-29 this year, is quite simply the place to go to see the world's greatest superyachts up close. Here's what you can…
The model ship maker: ‘It’s been my life’s work – I wouldn’t swap anything for the pleasure it gives me’
Philip Reed has dedicated most of his life to building model ships; he explained why to Tessa Waugh. Portraits by Richard Cannon.
The RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace: Best pictures
London stood still on Tuesday afternoon as the RAF performed a rare and spectacular flypast over Buckingham Palace, featuring dozens of planes from different eras, with HM the Queen and…