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Banging the drum for a great British breed
From warhorse to workhorse to show horse to riding horse, the mighty Shire has come full circle and its future looks bright
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
June 2024
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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
3 min |
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
3 min |
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
2 min |
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
3 min |
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
8 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
October 2023
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Nature's bounty
Autumn foraging is on the agenda as Neil and Serena Cross venture out to gather woodland and hedgerow produce, from sloes to penny buns and chanterelles
3 min |
October 2023
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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
4 min |
October 2023
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The Barnsdale
This former hunting lodge has been transformed into a refined yet relaxed destination, discovers Alexandra Henton
3 min |
September 2023
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Art in the field
Through her work, painter Skye Holland celebrates the unspoilt and often challenging beauty of wild animals.
4 min |
September 2023
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Georgina Preston
The photographer explains how hunting helped her to find her place and inspired a passion for capturing beauty on camera that has blossomed into a career
3 min |
September 2023
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The challenge of the heather
When working with grouse, a dog’s training, experience and fitness level are markedly more relevant than its breed, as David Tomlinson discovers
4 min |
September 2023
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In pursuit of the game
Women have hunted with hawks and falcons for hundreds of years, and are still helping to keep this most ancient sport alive today
7 min |
September 2023
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Practically perfect in every way
In praise of the Mary Poppinses of the field, those sporting nannies who foster in their charges a love of the countryside and its pursuits that will last a lifetime
7 min |
September 2023
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The women who paved the way
Between the 18th and 20th centuries, a group of pioneering females defied the expectations of their time by playing a central role in the world of fieldsports
8 min |
September 2023
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Carrying a lot of clout in the Hindu Kush
An archery tournament in a remote, Taliban-controlled province of north-eastern Afghanistan unleashes fierce, but friendly, rivalry
6 min |