Eleanor Doughty
Eleanor Doughty is a freelance feature writer and interviewer
A little too mature
In Brideshead, the overriding feeling is that surely the punchline is to come. It never does
The legacy of Vanity Fair’s caricatures
Each cartoon had a story to tell about eminent figures in Victorian and Edwardian society
The future of Britain’s stately homes
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected Britain’s country houses?
Against the imaginary conservative friend
Left-wing and liberal journalists should stop appealing to “true” conservatism
In memory of Lord Cormack
Britain has lost a wise and dedicated public servant
Resistance is futile
Acceptance can be an act of protest. Not a submissive, passive surrender.
Ending Britain’s childcare arms race
What is the end goal of extending childcare provision?
Postcards from before the war
It is no longer possible to reflect upon Israeli culture as if the “Question of Palestine” could be brushed aside
Save this perfect Welsh building
The Church Institute and Churchmen’s Club at Llanfairfechan need, and deserve, to be preserved
The betrayal of Charlie Hebdo
The French intelligentsia has reneged on promises of fearless free speech and embraced a pervasive culture of censorship
The art of Caspar David Friedrich
In our brave new world of modern art, there’s a growing appetite for celebrating the mystery of the natural world
Unpacking neurodivergence and gender identity
Neurodivergent teenagers are in danger of having their struggles miscategorised
Budgets are overrated
Taxation and spending make little difference while Britain is unable to build
Prepare for takeoff
Masters of the Air is a visually impressive aerial WW2 adventure with the potential to go far