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…
THE FIELD
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.
How to replace press studs
Question? I have a Barbour liner that needs press studs replacing – can you help with a name and address? Answer DM Buttons offers a postal service for replacement press…
Field interview Gareth Wyn Jones
Racing up the foothills of the Carneddau mountains, trying to beat the next rain pulse, my opening question for Gareth Wyn Jones is blown away by a breath – no,…