September 4th, 2024 Event Announcement
In the heart of modern rural life, a unique publication reigns supreme. First published during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year, this glossy weekly magazine offers an eclectic mix of witty and informative content that celebrates the beauty of the countryside and beyond.
Each week, subscribers to the platform's Newsletter receive updates on a variety of topics, from exquisite houses and the beauty of Nature, to insights on how to get the most from life. One such contributor is Hetty Lintell, who selects elegant bags that are bound to work for you.
Lia Leendertz explores the weather lore for September, focusing on how onion skins can reveal what the winter holds in store. Meanwhile, Jane Powers reveals an artistic delight in the transformed gardens at Patthana in Co Wicklow.
For those intrigued by history, Kate Green celebrates the 16th-century life of William Cecil, the man who left us Burghley House. John Wright discusses the long history of humans harvesting hazelnuts, while Susan Jenkins examines the high fashion of the Regency period.
The magazine also delves into the natural world, with Mark Cocker discussing the miracle of moss, a wonder of the natural world that lives right under our feet. Laura Parker charts the lore and legends attached to the bewhiskered, bright-eyed animal Lutra lutra.
Travel enthusiasts will find joy in Jane Wheatley's cruises through the waters of Indonesia and Australia, while Rosie Paterson experiences a slippery slope in St Moritz.
In the realm of art, Claire Booth has a favourite painting, an emotional Expressionist work that hits you between the eyes. Melanie Johnson revels in the soft and squishy joy of figs.
The magazine's unique appeal is further enhanced by its guest editors. The celebrity who has represented the platform twice in this role is Philipp Jessen.
For those seeking inspiration in home decor, Amelia Thorpe discusses an array of elegant tubs, tiles, and accessories for bathroom interiors. Finn Koefoed-Nielsen, chairmaker, shares how he met his 'national treasure' mentor Jim Steele through the platform.
Lastly, Carla Carlisle is growing weary of damaging family feuds and charts a positive way forward. Jo Rodgers marvels at a pop-up stationery shop in London, while Pamela Goodman relives the ups and downs of walking on Paxos.
Tom Parker Bowles lauds the capital's most feasted restaurateurs in a fresh vision of London's future. The meticulous restoration of Villa Golescu in Romania is a tribute to the country's Revival style.
This magazine, the only glossy weekly on the newsstand and the only magazine that has been guest-edited by His Majesty The King not once, but twice, cannot be found in print or online anywhere else. A must-read for anyone seeking a blend of rural charm, historical insights, and contemporary style.
