Being taught to fish and shoot was considered basic education for Lady Melissa Percy as a child. From a surprise first catch aged seven to launching an outdoor clothing line,…
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Archibald Thorburn, sporting artist
Iconic sporting artist Archibald Thorburn neglected scientific accuracy in his paintings to breath life into his subjects. It was an unprecedented departure from the previous generation of artists. And today,…
How to choose the best wine decanter
Don’t let the decanter gather dust. But coming in so many shapes and sizes, knowing which to use can be a tricky business. And there is much to consider besides…
Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport
The new Jaguar F-Pace 300 Sport is big and brash, but Charlie Flindt finds that it is still a force to be reckoned with. For more, the Range Rover Sport…
How to find pignuts
Follow our guide on how to find pignuts – a hidden treasure for wild foragers. In May and June, pignuts can be found growing in woods, meadows and on verges…
How to make homemade Pimm’s
Learn how to make homemade Pimm’s to enjoy this summer essential without sharpening your elbows at the supermarket. A word of warning though – it’s a touch stronger than the…
How to remove jam jar labels
Whether you make homemade drinks and preserves or simply want an attractive and cost-saving vase for blooms from the garden, learn how to remove jam jar labels. Save jars from…
Special weapons of the Second World War
Gas-expelling fountain pens and sleeve guns are not exclusive to James Bond film sets. Producing special weapons became a serious business from 1940, as Mark Murray-Flutter explains. For more on…
How to grow early harvest potatoes
Our eagerness to enjoy new potatoes year-round has resulted in an often over-mature offering from the supermarket. Avoid disappointment by learning how to grow early harvest potatoes in pots, by…
Nick Orr, sporting artist
The work of Nick Orr encourages us to see familiar scenes in an entirely new way – a whole day’s shooting in a single feather for example, as Janet Menzies…