Edgar Degas may be better known for his ballet dancers and nudes bathing, but his racing works were far more important to the development of Impressionism. Capturing the impression of…
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Summers Place Auctions: taxidermy sale
Summers Place Auctions are to sell The Barker Collection of fine taxidermy on Tuesday 5th April 2016. The collection includes about 80 lots by some of the best Victorian taxidermists.…
Hens N Guns naked charity calendar 2016
The hens and guns naked charity calendar 2016 is a popular choice with those who choose banging over bucking. For the equine inclined the Old Berks Hunt naked charity calendar…
Volvo XC90 D5 Momentum: majestic on road
The Volvo XC90 D5 Momentum follows the much loved original XC90, which was in production for over a dozen years selling in the hundreds of thousands. A hard act to…
The Jack Russell Terrier: keep them mutts
Jack Russell Terriers have been long and much loved by the sporting world for being the feistiest little working dog. But with the Kennel Club recognising them as a pedigree…
Leslie McGregor Scott-Clark and Rosemary Park
Leslie McGregor Scott-Clark and Rosemary Park are sporting artists who don’t just share a studio. While one works, the other turns farmer and gundog-handler, allowing them to live the sporting…
Hanging venison. How long is best?
Hanging venison is the only way to get a really gamey finish to the meat. Venison is the perfect dinner party offering, and will be guaranteed to delight your guests.…
MG6 DTI-Tech: fun motoring on a budget
The MG6 DTI-Tech may bear the weight of MG’s complicated history but it doesn’t seem to have suffered. Charlie Flindt encourages looking past the budget nature of the MG6 DTI-Tech…
Paul Augustinus, sporting artist
Paul Augustinus conveys the real Africa in his work rather than the clichéd view from the back of a safari truck. Animals often do not take centre stage in his…
The Imperial Camel Corps
The Imperial Camel Corps was formed a century ago, and quickly grew into a brigade of 3,000 strong. Camels may be prone to have bad breath and bite, but Allan…