The Boutet gun was rather special, and one of 11 guns given by Napoleon to Carlos IV of Spain. Edward Impey, director general and master at the Royal Armouries Museum,…
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Mitsubishi Shogun – refreshingly old-fashioned
The Mitsubishi Shogun is rugged and ready to go. Charlie Flindt likes a throwback, especially one with a proper parking brake. For more motoring fun read about the gentleman drivers…
Stalking in the Outer Hebrides
Stalking in the Outer Hebrides has been a wonderful tradition since the mid Victorian period. A day on the hill can be a truly memorable experience and a red stag…
Hi Lost My Clothes naked charity calendar 2015
The Field’s naked charity calendar is something of an institution. The Hi Lost My Clothes naked charity calendar 2015 adds a buxom blonde with a bird to the mix. This…
JULY dates for the diary
The Field’s July dates for the diary encompass art and sport, starting with Masterpiece and finishing with the Game Fair. We hope to see you at Harewood House this year.…
Where to find a glass and leather hip flask
One of the best hip flasks is a combination glass and leather hip flask. Glass is not only more stylish, but kinder on the taste buds, also, clutching a leather…
How to repair your corkscrew
Knowing how to repair your corkscrew is crucial to keep the party going. Nothing is worse than a man without his most important appendage. And if the corkscrew belonged to…
Muskets at the Battle of Waterloo, the Brown Bess
The Brown Bess musket was as essential a part of the victory at Waterloo as the Scots Greys and their famous charge. In celebration of the victory in Belgium 200…
Strawberries poached in Napoleon brandy
Strawberries poached in Napoleon brandy are indulgent without being cloying. A fresh and slightly exotic take on our standard summer time fruit. For something rather more time consuming try Andrew…
Scots Greys at Waterloo. The turning point?
The Scots Greys and Waterloo stand firmly together in the memory. The paintings, the Ensign, the Greys; some consider their carge the turning point of the Battle of Waterloo. They…