Country Life’s best, worst and funniest adverts of 1923, from
From telephone-equipped hotel rooms to cars ‘for lady drivers’, the advertisements featured in Country Life in 1923 captured Britain’s evolution
Stratton, Vermont review: A fully-fledged ski resort just a few
Alexandra Fraser flies East to experience two holidays in one – a fun-filled week of skiing, and pure luxury in
Jason Goodwin: The Neolithic treasure I missed by 10 minutes
Jason Goodwin goes in search of treasure, but not the traditional gold and silver. There is a man I know,
Not so jolly old St Nicholas? The dark side of
Father Christmas may be the rosy-cheeked, jolly character who personifies the fun of the festive season, but he’s had to
Nine things you ought to know if you’re having goose
If you’re looking for a change from turkey for Christmas dinner, goose is the obvious choice – but there are
An idyllic barn conversion with far-reaching views of the surrounding
The five-bedroom home is nestled in leafy landscaped gardens close to the charming market town of Loddon on the River
Not just for Christmas: The enduring appeal of jigsaws
Born as a brain-teaser to teach children geography, the humble jigsaw puzzle is now one of the world’s favourite pastimes.
How to create a sweet-smelling winter garden
Fragranced plants may be harder to come across in winter months, says Lia Leendertz, but a little effort will reap
The architecture of Henry James: How real-life country houses found
The stories of Henry James are full of descriptions of country houses. Jeremy Musson explores the messages these houses convey,
Curious Questions: Why do ships have figureheads?
Always adorned with eyes, often female and sometimes in a compromising pose, carved figureheads were cherished by their crews. But