The way we were photographs from the country life archive

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home

With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells

You’ll never forget your first sight of the bridge 100 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. It runs from the County Antrim clifftop to the rocky island of Carrick-a-Rede. Erected in 1775, the bridge enabled

Letter of the week As old as ...

(Photograph taken around 1955) This photograph brought instant memories of when, as a teenager, I regularly walked with friends, Barry, George, Eric, and others, from Portland Street (near the Royal I

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features