Culture

The best of English reds

With English Wine Week taking place on 19-27 June, why not explore the brave new world of Pinot Noir from Kent, Sussex, Essex and beyond?

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Swift reprise

Swift’s latest project is even more interesting than the imaginary motherhood album she pinned her hopes on

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Enid Blyton and the mystery of the blue plaques

The Famous Five react to Auntie Enid’s cancellation

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Britain’s armed forces during the rise of Hitler

Professor Jeremy Black talks to Graham Stewart about the state and preparedness of Britain’s armed forces in the lead-up to the Second World War

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Stop the fight!

Our survey suggests most people don’t even know what the culture war is

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Disdain on a plate

Enduring pale, greasy salmon in the spiritual home of the trout pout

Eating Out
Has the National Trust forgotten its purpose?

Constance Watson speaks to Anna Price about the National Trust’s misplaced priorities

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Last orders

Is this the end of the hospitality industry?

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Sculptor, wrecker and seducer

A beautiful book, but a fairly orthodox biography of the Hon. Stephen “Tommy” Tomlin

Books
Benin’s bronze ambassadors

What the opening of the Edo Museum of West African Art means for the potential restitution of 2,807 historical bronze artefacts

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