Charlotte Mackaness

An English setter at full pace across the purple landscape of the moor

‘Of all sporting dogs perhaps there are none more generally useful, beautiful and sagacious than the setter.’ So wrote Edward Laverack, who was instrumental in the development of the modern…

A gun chooses his peg in a smart blue jumper

Here, The Field celebrates the best shooting jumpers: an often overlooked piece of essential kit. They can be a gun’s best friend: a versatile extra layer that keeps out the…

A pair of much-loved but chipped glasses by William Yeoward

Query I have some chipped glasses: William Yeoward tumblers I was lucky enough to be given by a son. Unfortunately, despite not using them often or putting them in the…

Union flag bunting put up to celebrate the Coronation

The Coronation of HM The King will be marked in manner of ways but few are as enjoyable or inclusive as a street party. This very British tradition is thought…

kit to covet for springtime

From comfortable leather boots to elegant cashmere coats these are certainly pieces of kit to covet for springtime. KIT TO COVET FOR SPRINGTIME BINOCULAR BAG THE CAMBRIDGE  SATCHEL CO Made…

Sir Max Hastings at home hear Hungerford

“I burst into tears when heading east on the M4” is not a statement one expects to hear from one of the most celebrated war correspondents this country has produced…

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…

history of christmas crackers

Charlotte Mackaness doffs her paper hat to a cracking invention that makes each Christmas go with a bang.

British Game Week kicks off on 7 November but there is an increasing band of chefs that needs no convincing about the merits of game. From Skye to Soho, it…