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Country Life (magazine)
Country Life (stylised in all caps) is a British weekly perfect-bound glossy magazine, launched in 1897, that is published by Future plc. It was based in London at 110 Southwark Street until 2016, when moved to Farnborough, Hampshire. In 2022, the magazine moved back to London at 121–141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington.
Country Life was launched in 1897, incorporating Racing Illustrated. At this time it was owned by Edward Hudson, the owner of Lindisfarne Castle and various Lutyens-designed houses including The Deanery in Sonning; in partnership with George Newnes Ltd (in 1905 Hudson bought out Newnes).
At that time golf and racing served as its main content, as well as the property coverage, initially of manorial estates, which is still such a large part of the magazine. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the late Queen Mother, used to appear frequently on its front cover. Now the magazine covers a range of subjects, from gardens and gardening to country house architecture, art and books, and property to rural issues, luxury products and interiors.
In 1997, the centenary of the magazine was celebrated by a special issue, the publishing of a book by Roy Strong, the broadcast of a BBC2 TV programme on a year in the life of the magazine, and staging a gold medal-winning garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. In 1999, the magazine launched a new website.
In 2007, the magazine celebrated its 110th anniversary with a special souvenir issue on 4 January. Since May 2008 the magazine has been issued each Wednesday, having been on sale each Thursday for the past 111 years.
In 2012, Country Life marked Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee by issuing a 370 pages special edition with a gold cover highlighting the unique photographs of the Queen and the 12 Prime Ministers during her reign. The special edition also included the usual coverage of British rural life, architecture, property and gardens. Editor Mark Hedges said thats this is one of the biggest issues in Country life's history
In 2022, Country Life commemorated its 125th anniversary with a special issue published on 11 May 2022, which looked back over more than 6500 editions since its foundation, highlighting prominent houses, gardens, people and animals that defined its publication over the years. In recognition of the magazine's 125th milestone, Country Life also hosted a celebratory event at Claridge's hotel attended by notable prominent figures, including the Duchess of Cornwall.
The first several dozen pages of each issue are devoted to colour advertisements for upmarket residential property
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Country Life (magazine)
Country Life (stylised in all caps) is a British weekly perfect-bound glossy magazine, launched in 1897, that is published by Future plc. It was based in London at 110 Southwark Street until 2016, when moved to Farnborough, Hampshire. In 2022, the magazine moved back to London at 121–141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington.
Country Life was launched in 1897, incorporating Racing Illustrated. At this time it was owned by Edward Hudson, the owner of Lindisfarne Castle and various Lutyens-designed houses including The Deanery in Sonning; in partnership with George Newnes Ltd (in 1905 Hudson bought out Newnes).
At that time golf and racing served as its main content, as well as the property coverage, initially of manorial estates, which is still such a large part of the magazine. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the late Queen Mother, used to appear frequently on its front cover. Now the magazine covers a range of subjects, from gardens and gardening to country house architecture, art and books, and property to rural issues, luxury products and interiors.
In 1997, the centenary of the magazine was celebrated by a special issue, the publishing of a book by Roy Strong, the broadcast of a BBC2 TV programme on a year in the life of the magazine, and staging a gold medal-winning garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. In 1999, the magazine launched a new website.
In 2007, the magazine celebrated its 110th anniversary with a special souvenir issue on 4 January. Since May 2008 the magazine has been issued each Wednesday, having been on sale each Thursday for the past 111 years.
In 2012, Country Life marked Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee by issuing a 370 pages special edition with a gold cover highlighting the unique photographs of the Queen and the 12 Prime Ministers during her reign. The special edition also included the usual coverage of British rural life, architecture, property and gardens. Editor Mark Hedges said thats this is one of the biggest issues in Country life's history
In 2022, Country Life commemorated its 125th anniversary with a special issue published on 11 May 2022, which looked back over more than 6500 editions since its foundation, highlighting prominent houses, gardens, people and animals that defined its publication over the years. In recognition of the magazine's 125th milestone, Country Life also hosted a celebratory event at Claridge's hotel attended by notable prominent figures, including the Duchess of Cornwall.
The first several dozen pages of each issue are devoted to colour advertisements for upmarket residential property