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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…
The Duke of Wellington and Waterloo, by the 9th Duke
The Duke of Wellington speaks to The Field, on the anniversary to mark 200 years since the Battle of Waterloo, about his ancestor and the pivotal battle. For victory recipes…
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…
Warm black pudding salad, broad bean and waterloo cheese
Warm black pudding salad is the perfect meat lovers salamagundi. Cheese and greens? Check. But is there something meaty to add a bit of pep? For those of a carnivorous…
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…
Vintage Motor racing – the evolution
Vintage motor racing has evolved over time becoming less dangerous and perhaps more class friendly. With this in mind, Britain now prides itself as the leading country of the classic…
Waterloo recipe: Braised Belgian endive
Waterloo recipes, or at least those with a nod to the Duke and Napoleon are at the heart of food that can be eaten this June. Trumpet victory with delicious…
Big Farmland Bird Count 2015 results
The Big Farmland Bird Count sees farmers record the number of birds they see on their farmland during half an hour each year. The results of the Big Farmland Bird…
Munnings’ art sale at Christie’s
Munnings’ art sale at Christies this month is a wonderful opportunity to view some of the wonderful landscapes and equestrian portraits that Sir Alfred Munnings, sporting artist produced during his…