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Long live the sporting pub
Not just a place to drink, the right kind of country pub is a beacon for fieldsports enthusiasts. The Star Inn in Harome is one such spot
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June 2024
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Ping and you're winning
An email alert for burgonets coming to auction draws Roger Field’s attention to a promising lot. Meanwhile, a sale from novelist John le Carré’s estate temporarily raises an eyebrow
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June 2024
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Millions of years in the making
The story of England’s chalkstreams stretches back to before the dinosaurs.” Now one of the iconic denizens of this rare habitat is on the brink of extinction Fe
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June 2024
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The sole survivors
An increasingly casual attitude to what we wear has given rise to the so-called dress sneaker’ but proper gentlemen's shoes will never go out of fashion
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June 2024
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Tradition with a twist
Showcasing the finest British produce from honey, beer and butter to game and venison, this month’s trio of dishes truly encapsulate the taste of Britain, says Philippa Davis
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June 2024
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Top sporting stays
Effortlessly smart and with superb shooting and fishing on the doorstep, these British hotels are the perfect base for fieldsports enthusiasts, says Madeleine Silver
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June 2024
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"It was wonderfully Lone D-Day: 80th anniversary
Remembering Lawrence Burn, the last veteran of the regiment that spearheaded the Normandy landings at Sword Beach on 6 June 1944
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June 2024
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A pure delight: the Old English hound
Tough, tenacious and with an illustrious pedigree, this once out-of-favour hound is enjoying a revival as modern packs come to appreciate the qualities of Old English breeding
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June 2024
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A win in the willow
The cricket bat industry is steeped in tradition yet must move with the times to meet demand, opening a lucrative door for landowners in the process
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June 2024
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The best of British breeds
When it comes to developing and establishing the world’s most popular gundog breeds, Britain has a lot to be proud of, says David Tomlinson
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June 2024
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Saving the queen of flowers
Trailing clouds of glory into your garden, historic roses are as vital a part of British heritage as a Gainsborough painting and must be preserved
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June 2024
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Daylesford
Organic farming at its finest
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June 2024
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A sweet-pea Summer
Sweet peas are enjoying an Instagram moment’ but to appreciate fully these charming flowers one must hasten back to the real world, says Ursula Buchan
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June 2024
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Vinnie Jones
The football hardman turned Hollywood movie gangster reveals his lifelong passion for the countryside and fieldsports, and explains how he is encouraging the next generation
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October 2023
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The more the merrier
The rise of driven game shooting in the 19th century led to a rise in orders for pairs (and trios) of guns. These identical siblings still hold a magical allure today
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October 2023
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What's in a name?
The traditions of naming hounds stretch back hundreds of years but there is always room for a touch of innovation and humour
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October 2023
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Under the spell of spaniels
Our favourite working breed comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, all of which have successfully carved out their own special niche in British sport
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October 2023
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Practically perfect
From modest origins, the gilet has evolved into a sporting wardrobe staple, combining function and fashion to become a status symbol in its own right
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October 2023
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A brush with history
Britain is world renowned for its contribution to hair care and grooming, and, as its oldest firms will testify, heirlooms come in many forms
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October 2023
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Best laid plans
The ancient craft of hedgelaying is playing a central role in efforts to restore the balance of nature on our farms
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October 2023
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A silvered sword from the Saxon armoury
With weaponry from the electoral court, the more silver on show, the higher the rank of the owner
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October 2023
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Embracing change in an ancient land
The Ballington shoot on the edge of Salisbury Plain offers classic partridge days but with one eye focused on creating a positive future for fieldsports
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October 2023
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'Probably the greatest detective in the world'
For 100 years, on page and screen, Hercule Poirot has captivated audiences around the globe with his supreme intellect and peculiar eccentricities
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October 2023
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View from a Bridgerton
They were the 18th-century version of a drinks trolley and now hunt tables are popular once again, partly due to Regency-period television dramas
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October 2023
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Nicole Moore
The Shooting Girl With An Afro blogger explains her passion for fieldsports and outlines the importance of sharing skills and knowledge with newcomers
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October 2023
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The apple of your eye
With scores to choose from in the UK, there is a delicious apple variety for everyone - and now is the ideal time to start thinking about planting one
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October 2023
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Art in the field
Being able to study her subjects as she races alongside them has informed Belinda Sillars work, as she explains to Janet Menzies
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October 2023
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Fishing Japanese...the road to tenkara KERON
Discovering this little-known, traditional approach to fly-fishing will take you on a spiritual journey and test your angling skills to the limit
7 min |
October 2023
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The time to act is now
With Labour odds-on to win the next election, the Countryside Alliance launches a vital call to arms to protect hunt staff, hounds and hunting itself
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October 2023
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Cotherstone Moor Co Durham
It's a happy team of guns that leaves the moor having enjoyed a classic driven grouse day imbued with the camaraderie of close friends, kind weather, a dedicated team of shoot helpers and such a good show of wild birds. Conservation efforts in remote Baldersdale have helped to create habitat for a spectacular array of wildlife, as well as a surplus of red grouse
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