Lot 547 at the Southams sale on June 12th is a cased pair of 16 bore duelling pistols by John Manton, c.1800. LOT DESCRIPTION With 10 ins octagonal damascus…
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Craft: Split Cane Fishing Rod Maker Edward Barder
To make a split cane fishing rod takes days but the varnished results are beautiful and fish like a dream
Video: Rowing at Henley, 1961
Whether you are oarsman or spectator, the vibrant display of blazers at Henley in 1961 is still echoed at the Royal Regatta today.
Video: Old rockers who are country keen
The average sleepy village might view an old rocker taking on the lordship of the manor with apprehension. But in general the years of touring and singing have imbued a…
WIN a pair of tickets to the CLA Game Fair
For your chance to win a pair of weekend tickets and camping pitch for the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace, simply like and share the CLA Game Fair competition…
Art for the Somerset Levels Relief Fund
All profits from the sale of Harry Bunce’s latest limited edition print ‘Sail on!’ go to the Somerset Levels Relief Fund and help the stricken area deal with the aftermath…
Belvoir Hunt Kennels Open Day 1st June
The grounds of Belvoir Castle in Lincolnshire and the Belvoir Hunt kennels are welcoming visitors for a family open day on Saturday 1st June 2014. Activities include carriage driving, tug…
Colman’s Mustard celebrates its bicentenary
On 30 April 1814, a flour miller called Jeremiah Colman placed an advertisement in the Norfolk Chronicle. It ran: “JEREMIAH COLMAN, Having taken the Stock & Trade lately carried on…
Recipe: Elderflower Jelly with Strawberries, Lemon Balm Custard and Sponge Fingers
For the jelly 500ml (17fl oz) water 200g (7oz) caster sugar 20 elderflower heads 4 gelatine leaves Combine the water and caster sugar. Boil for five minutes, remove from heat,…
Recipe: Roast loin of lamb with asparagus, goat’s cheese and lavender vinaigrette
4 x 115g (41⁄4oz) lamb loins from the saddle 2 tsp Pommery mustard 2 sprigs lavender leaves, roughly chopped 2 x goat’s cheeses (or any fresh, soft variety) each weighing…