A 500-year-old cottage in West Sussex that’s as beautiful as you could ever hope to see, with a pool ringed by flowers, stables and a croquet lawn

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Last night, I had far too much to drink and as a result have spent the day working and also suffering. There is often lots of talk of ageing gracefully, but I am not ageing gracefully. With every passing year, my ability to survive a hangover weakens and their length increases. I will probably still … Read more

How to stand out from the crowd in the most British of outfits — morning dress

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If you close your eyes and think of a classic English gentleman, the chances are you’ll have pictured, if not James Bond, then a man in morning dress: the quintessential attire of the upper classes at weddings and events such as Royal Ascot. Consisting of a black tailcoat, waistcoat, dress shirt and tie, formal striped … Read more