For over 125 years, Country Life magazine has chronicled the architecture, gardens, and social world of rural Britain. From stately homes to parish churches, from landscape design to country sports, the publication has become the…
Date Archives January 2026
Debunking Churchill Myths – Alcoholism, Depression, and Racism with Justin Reisch of the International Churchill Society
Winston Churchill remains one of history’s most studied, most quoted, and most mythologized figures. But how much of what we think we know about him is actually true? The legends surrounding Britain’s wartime leader range…
What It’s Really Like to Own a Castle – Inside Muncaster Castle with Peter Frost-Pennington
Every Anglophile has fantasized about it: owning a genuine British castle, complete with towers, history, and perhaps a ghost or two. But what’s the reality behind the dream? What does it actually take to maintain…
Life in Shaftesbury, Dorset – Discovering England’s Iconic Hilltop Town with Kerry Jones
If you’ve ever seen a Hovis bread commercial, you’ve seen Shaftesbury. The town’s Gold Hill—a steep, cobblestoned lane flanked by thatched cottages—has become one of the most photographed scenes in England. But there’s far more…
Your UK Travel Questions Answered – Moving to the UK, Layovers, Budgeting, and the Best Times to Visit the UK
Planning a trip to Britain comes with endless questions. When should you go? How much should you budget? Can you really see anything during a layover? And for those dreaming bigger: is moving to the…
