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'Turkish' delights
Famous for their health benefits, so-called Turkish baths soared in popularity during the Victorian era. Today, the heat is on to protect the few that remain
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September 2023
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An approach that is bearing fruit
The organisations on a mission to preserve and promote Britain's rich apple heritage
8 min |
September 2023
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Your five-star guide to Burghley Horse Trials 2023
Looking to make the most of your Burghley experience? From the horse sports to the shopping and everything in between, The Field has got you covered
4 min |
September 2023
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A new pack in old country
Hunting is the glue that holds many rural communities together but we must adapt in order to keep this tradition alive. Picking up where its predecessors left off, the Fife Bloodhounds are doing just that
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September 2023
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Autumnal magic
The back end of the season commences when the weather changes, awaking salmon from their torpor and giving Scotland its most productive fishing period
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September 2023
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Time to return the native
Celebrating its 90th year, the GWCT Partridge Count Scheme holds the key to UK nature recovery, and you don’t have to own a shoot to take part
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September 2023
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Amagical day on the greys
Here was a gathering of 50 beaters and flankers, visiting headkeepers and their teams - an almost Edwardian scene. It was an incredible assembly of the great and the good of grey partridges in the south of England Great Lemhill Gloucestershire | Guns enjoy a day of camaraderie and challenging sport on a pioneering, Purdey Award-winning grey partridge manor
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September 2023
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An unusual early percussion gun
Built by Samuel Nock, gunmaker-in-ordinary to four British monarchs, this elegant piece features some intriguing designs
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August 2023
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Art in the field
Tim Scott Bolton talks to Janet Menzies about his work for HM The King and the complexity of capturing true wilderness on canvas
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August 2023
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The Exmoor Forest Inn and Duredon Farm
Nestled in the heart of Exmoor, these superb establishments are a sportsman's paradise, says Rory Knight Bruce
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August 2023
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170 YEARS OF THE FIELD
Clothes for grouse shooting by Bernard Cazenove 3 October 1936
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August 2023
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Steeped in tradition
The British are famous for their love of a cuppa but the history of tea in this country has distinctly courtly origins
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August 2023
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The fol of follie
By turns impressive and delightfully eccentric, these quirky structures became a way for the aristocracy to express their individuality away from the practical constraints of the big house
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August 2023
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A Highland odysse
In August 1773, Dr Samuel Johnson and James Boswell embarked on their 83-day, 800-mile journey through the Scottish Highlands
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August 2023
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Tenacious teckel
Dachshunds may be small and slightly comical but don't be fooled: these fierce little dogs have almost endless sporting potential
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August 2023
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A tricky topic to brooch
From Royal ribands to tartan sashes, these noble accessories are worn with pride by those entitled to them. But what do they really signify?
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August 2023
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The workhorse of the Highlands
For centuries, the garron pony has been a steadfast companion to those who spend their time on the hill - a special partnership that continues to this day
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August 2023
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A thrilling test of sporting skill
As The Field's Macnab Challenge returns for 2023, intrepid sportsmen will set out to achieve this most famous feat guided by seasoned mentors of the game
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August 2023
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Going with the flow in a wet and wild landscape
The iconic lochs of Scotland's Flow Country offer trout fishermen one of the finest experiences in the sport
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August 2023
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Repairing, preparing and raring to go
Over the summer, hunts are a hive of activity: from horses and hounds to boots and buttons, everything must be shipshape for the Season ahead
7 min |
August 2023
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Heritage meets innovation
In a world exclusive, The Field is introduced to the Holland & Holland Noble, the new London-made shotgun from this most eminent gunmaker
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August 2023
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A dance before dawn
The swaggering spectacle of the blackcock lek is an astonishing piece of natural theatre that few are fortunate enough to witness
7 min |
August 2023
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Why moorland is a matter for us all
At the fourth Moorland Summit, conservationists of all stripes gathered to seek common ground in order to protect our moors and the species that rely on them
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August 2023
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Egton estate North Yorkshire
An early-season walked-up day brings a party of old friends to the moor, where elegant dogwork and plentiful grouse make for unforgettable sport
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August 2023
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Feargal Sharkey
The ex-punk rocker is now channelling his anger into saving Britain's beleaguered chalkstreams and holding those responsible for their decline firmly to account
4 min |
August 2023
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The future of firearms licensing
As a consultation on Britain's gun laws gets under way, it is imperative that the shooting public is not made to pay for failures caused by poor policing. Ensure your voice is heard, urges Graham Downing
4 min |
August 2023
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170 YEARS OF THE FIELD: From the archives
Summer evening rabbit stalking by The Man in the Cap, 6 September 1879
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July 2023
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Jaguar E-Pace P300e
A fine contender in a crowded field, Jaguar’s compact luxury SUV is another step in the maker’s march of progress’ towards fully electric vehicles.
2 min |
July 2023
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Hop and a skip to quaffability
Where once stood the giant hop trellises in Kent, there are now measured lines of trained vines, which are producing strikingly good wines from God's chosen county, says Jonathan Ray
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July 2023
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Let it always be there
This summer, in halls and marquees across the land, gardeners will gather for one of the most anticipated events in the community calendar: the village flower show. Ursula Buchan explains its enduring appeal
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