There may be as many as 10,000 shoots across Britain, from farm-run affairs to the biggest corporate operations. Some 400 rivers to fish for salmon in Scotland; and the Masters…
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Sporting Artist: the Earl family
FROM the 1850s to the present day, four generations of the Earl family, over more than 150 years, have been painting what it is that makes us tick. Now the…
How to repair a wax jacket
At this time of year shooting types are taking a look at their kit; repairing, mending and deciding what will need replacing. It’s inevitable that a favourite wax jacket will…
February 2023
The Field’s February issue is brimming with the best sporting adventures to be had overseas; from testing rock pigeon in South Africa and flicking a fly across Albania’s crystal rivers…
Kit to covet for February
February is a month which usually is accompanied by cold wind and rain with brief moments of respite. This requires sturdy kit and indulgent treats to push through the shortest…
Six of the best properties in Cumbria
Containing England’s highest peaks and the stunning Lake District, Cumbria offers some of the best views in the country. From Georgian houses to a 19th-century rectory, these properties are worth…
The best fountain pens, write away
The best fountain pens are a hand held luxury and are a gift for life. When the post arrives it’s always the hand-written envelopes we reach for first. (Read our…
Books to beat the winter blues
Names of the Fish by Chris McCully Have you ever stopped to reflect on why a trout is thus called when it could have been saddled with something else entirely?…
Traditional British Puds
Even Agatha Christie’s most diehard fans would not claim that the title tale of the short-story collection she published in 1960 is her finest mystery. The Adventure of the Christmas…
Luxury stationery: a wonderfully sensuous experience
Nothing quite says 'thank you' like bespoke stationery. Letters on high-quality paper make a lasting impression, so update your stationery staples.