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Dogged work uncovers Rembrandt secret
ALTHOUGH history doesn't record how passionate Rembrandt van Rijn was about dogs, he clearly liked them enough to feature them in several of his paintings, such as his Self-portrait in Oriental Attire with Poodle (1631-33).
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October 08, 2025
Country Life UK
The royal treatment
Edward VII swept away the cobwebs of mid-Victorian style, Queen Mary had passion for all things small and the Queen Mother bought rather avant-garde art. In a forthcoming talk, Tim Knox, director of the Royal Collection, charts a century of regal taste
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October 08, 2025
Country Life UK
The garden for all seasons
The private Worcestershire garden of John Massey
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October 08, 2025
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When in Rome
For anyone considering tweaking pasta alla carbonara-a work of art as fine as the Trevi Fountain-the answer is always: non c'è modo! Or is it, asks Tom Parker Bowles
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October 08, 2025
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The scoop
\"The planned article was on the damson harvest; instead, we got Donald Trump's ally's taps turned off\"
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October 08, 2025
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The goddess of small things
For Rita Konig, interior design isn't only about coherence and comfort: it should be a celebration of stuff. Giles Kime charts her transatlantic career
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October 08, 2025
Country Life UK
Farmers vent fury at Labour's conference
THE Labour party's controversial proposed reforms of farm inheritance tax were the catalyst that led 1,200 disgruntled British farmers to converge on Liverpool and stage a protest at the Labour Party Conference.
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October 08, 2025
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Vested interest
Favoured by Byronic bluesmen, Eton pops and rotund royalty, the waistcoat and its later iterations are an integral part of the Englishman's wardrobe, says Simon Mills
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October 08, 2025
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The easel in the crown
Together with ancient armour, Egyptian cats and illuminated manuscripts, this year's Frieze Masters sees a colourful work by an even more colourful character, a Nigerian prince who set out to make 'contemporary Yoruba traditional art'
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October 08, 2025
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Everything you need to know about trees and shrubs
SOMETIMES, it is difficult to remember how we functioned before the internet took over the way we garden.
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October 08, 2025
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Claws for thought
For a quarter of a century, the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow has been leading the way in crustacean conservation. Oliver Berry heads west to observe its mission in close-up
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October 08, 2025
Country Life UK
The beauty of the brush
Using a painting to envisage a room-or record it for posterity-provides an exciting alternative to digital technology, says Arabella Youens
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October 08, 2025
Country Life UK
Sphinx outside the box
Obelisks, pyramids and motifs from ancient Egypt didn't only influence grand country houses or powerful Biblical paintings, but also shaped tea-ware, cinemas and even factory floors, as Michael Hall reveals
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October 08, 2025
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Bringing craft to life
As well as learning cabinetry skills, students at Snowdon Summer School discover that the future of design lies in the traditions of the past, finds Giles Kime
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October 08, 2025
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Grow getters
They might not be especially striking to look at—if you can see them at all-but seeds are among the natural world's most awe-inspiring marvels, says John Lewis-Stempel
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October 08, 2025
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Homes made in heaven
Once the places of residence for Victorian clergy, these three grand former vicarages blend historic charm with modern luxury-and now they're seeking new custodians
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October 08, 2025
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A perfect storm
In design, periods of purism are often followed by a dramatic new mood. Now, the scene is set for an exciting revival of eclecticism, finds Arabella Youens
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October 08, 2025
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Of mellow fruitfulness
Now that apple-crumble season is upon us, Arabella Youens finds five charming houses that come with their own orchards
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October 08, 2025
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Vincent Weir and wildlife conservation
A PERSON almost no one has ever heard of, but ‘that was the way he wanted it,’ is how the Hon Vincent Weir was described this year on the 50th anniversary of the Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT), an often unsung, but extremely effective conservation charity.
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October 08, 2025
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Roman holiday
West Wycombe Park, Buckinghamshire, part II The seat of Sir Edward Dashwood, Bt A property of the National Trust
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October 08, 2025
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Of marches past
KEEP walking up the burn-you'll find them eventually,' said my friend.
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September 17, 2025
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Brooching the subject
Over the centuries, the brooch, invented to fasten garments, has become a glittering gem, a coded communication–an art and a way to express personality. Mary Miers traces the history of a jewel that is back in style
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September 17, 2025
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A school transformed
Capel House, Badminton, Gloucestershire The home of Gerald Harford and Jane MacEwen A fine 18th-century estate building with a remarkable history has been converted into a stylish home, as John Martin Robinson discovers
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September 17, 2025
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The theatre that released a queen
Music was the antidote to stuffy court life that Marie Antoinette craved. Henrietta Bredin explains how the doomed Dauphine reinvigorated the French opera scene
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September 17, 2025
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Pining for home
PINE trees have always confused me.
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September 17, 2025
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When not in Rome
The confident and aggressive Romans brought savagery, great taste and efficiency to the Cotswolds, crowning Cirencester Britain's second city, says Charles Harris
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September 17, 2025
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A passage to India
The latest edition of FAB fair in Paris lives up to its name with a selection of stylish Art Deco pieces, including a chaise longue designed for the last ruling Maharaja of Indore
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September 17, 2025
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Counting the cost of bird flu
WHEN egg farmer Jerry Saunders found two of his hens struck down by avian influenza (AI) in February this year, he had to cull his entire flock of 5,000 home-bred, free-range birds.
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September 17, 2025
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Passports for ponies
THE Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) is launching a passport scheme this autumn in an effort to ensure the survival of the dwindling numbers of ponies that roam the moor and form such an integral part of the local culture.
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September 17, 2025
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Natural selection
When fate handed artist Conrad Martens the chance to join HMS Beagle, he captured the flatlands of Patagonia, the wood-cloaked shores of Tierra del Fuego and the 'castles, peaks, and pinnacles' of the Andes with both brush and pen
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