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The Field
Minority report
A sensible approach to outcrossing is essential if our vulnerable native spaniel breeds are to have a future. But it appears that, for some, purity is more important than survival
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June 2023
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Knights of the long knives
The mock battles that kept men at arms amused during a siege or quiet period morphed into extravagant festivals with often deadly outcomes
7 min |
June 2023
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Deserving of a bigger buzz
Solitary bees are often ignored in favour of their honey-producing brethren, but their incredible importance as pollinators cannot be overestimated
7 min |
June 2023
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Welcome to picnic season
Eat your way through the summer months with panache as only the British can
7 min |
June 2023
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Where the river is still king
Multi-lane lakes may level the playing field for top rowers but in Britain, when regatta season rolls around, rivers reign supreme
7 min |
June 2023
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From batting whites to trusty tweeds
The connection between cricket and game shooting goes beyond dress codes and conviviality: these seasonal pastimes are two sides of the same sporting coin
6 min |
June 2023
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In the field with father
We celebrate the role-model hunting heroes who are passing on their love of the sport to their children
8 min |
June 2023
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The European eel: a life extraordinary
Its migration is among the most incredible feats of the natural world but this once-prolific eel is now critically endangered and needs our help
5 min |
June 2023
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Scotland's secret sport
THERE are some secrets in angling that are genuine secrets. They manifest as rumours and half-truths passed between anglers and over time morph into legends and hearsay
7 min |
June 2023
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Our wild fish future
Fishing is at a crossroads but if anglers can change their expectations, this wonderful sport will live on
7 min |
June 2023
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Norman's conquest
A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, Kipper
6 min |
May 2023
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A royal pistol returns
During this Coronation year, the Royal Armouries is delighted to add a rare 17th-century pistol from an under-represented British monarch to its collection
4 min |
May 2023
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The crowning glory
Whether a dazzling spectacle or a more restrained affair, the coronation of the monarch is a grand ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition
7 min |
May 2023
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Ringing in the old
Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge
6 min |
May 2023
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The kings of Savile Row
For hundreds of years, the golden mile of tailoring’ has been the heart of British bespoke with many eminent Royal patrons including our new monarch
7 min |
May 2023
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A living ring of sharpened steel
The perfectly turned-out and impeccably drilled military personnel marching alongside HM The King’s Coronation procession are not merely there for show
7 min |
May 2023
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A brush with royalty
An established patron of the arts and a talented watercolourist himself, HM The King has a passion for painting that connects him with the people
6 min |
May 2023
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The simple joy of cooking outside
There is no finer dining hall than the great outdoors, and with careful and planning you can create a feast fit for a king preparation
8 min |
May 2023
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Match the hatch?
Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with fly patterns
6 min |
May 2023
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Brave, spirited and doggedly determined
Sealyham terriers stole the show during a historic Meet at the famous Badminton estate, which brought shooting, ratting and hunting together for the day
7 min |
May 2023
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A fine cross to bear
The Welsh foabund has long been celebrated for its nose, voice and drive, qualities that progressive breeders SVN hi upon to reinvigorate its English counterpart
7 min |
May 2023
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THE KING IN HIS COUNTRY
As HM King Charles III prepares for his Coronation, The Field celebrates a life that’s been steeped in country sports and nature as well as service
7 min |
May 2023
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The Welsh crown jewels
With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the UK
8 min |
May 2023
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Stills going strong
Some of our finest whisky distilleries have been run by the same families for generations, their spirits as unique as their history
8 min |
January 2022
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Walking in our grandfathers' footsteps
There’s no better way to enjoy unspoilt countryside, companionship and testing birds than on a walked-up day – just how it used to be
8 min |
January 2022
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Scotland, Fleming's other secret agent
Much like an extra character, Scotland has had a starring role in many Bond films – but was 007 a Scot?
8 min |
January 2022
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Well I'll be blowed
Bagpipes, long associated with royal reveille and haggis, are hitting the right note in other areas
8 min |
January 2022
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The battle for birds
Part of the fun of a shoot day is letting your dog retrieve a few of your birds, says David Tomlinson, bemoaning the advent of the big picking-up packs
4 min |
January 2022
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Dreaming of the perfect pools
As your mind wanders while sat on the riverbank during a slow day, try conjuring up the perfect stretch of salmon water
7 min |
January 2022
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The hunting horn
A passionate American hunter has compiled a comprehensive reference on the instrument that punctuates a day’s hunting
8 min |