The Field Magazine - June 2024

In this issue

Made in Britain: Longthorne’s shotguns are true works of innovation, discovers Janet Menzies
Airgun pioneers: Matt Clark explains how Britain blazed a trail in air-rifle development

Millions of years in the making

The story of England’s chalkstreams stretches back to before the dinosaurs.” Now one of the iconic denizens of this rare habitat is on the brink of extinction Fe

7 mins

A pure delight: the Old English hound

Tough, tenacious and with an illustrious pedigree, this once out-of-favour hound is enjoying a revival as modern packs come to appreciate the qualities of Old English breeding

7 mins

Banging the drum for a great British breed

From warhorse to workhorse to show horse to riding horse, the mighty Shire has come full circle and its future looks bright

7 mins

"It was wonderfully Lone D-Day: 80th anniversary

Remembering Lawrence Burn, the last veteran of the regiment that spearheaded the Normandy landings at Sword Beach on 6 June 1944

7 mins

A win in the willow

The cricket bat industry is steeped in tradition yet must move with the times to meet demand, opening a lucrative door for landowners in the process

7 mins

The sole survivors

An increasingly casual attitude to what we wear has given rise to the so-called dress sneaker’ but proper gentlemen's shoes will never go out of fashion

7 mins

Long live the sporting pub

Not just a place to drink, the right kind of country pub is a beacon for fieldsports enthusiasts. The Star Inn in Harome is one such spot

7 mins

Saving the queen of flowers

Trailing clouds of glory into your garden, historic roses are as vital a part of British heritage as a Gainsborough painting and must be preserved

7 mins

Ping and you're winning

An email alert for burgonets coming to auction draws Roger Field’s attention to a promising lot. Meanwhile, a sale from novelist John le Carré’s estate temporarily raises an eyebrow

6 mins

The best of British breeds

When it comes to developing and establishing the world’s most popular gundog breeds, Britain has a lot to be proud of, says David Tomlinson

4 mins

A sweet-pea Summer

Sweet peas are enjoying an Instagram moment’ but to appreciate fully these charming flowers one must hasten back to the real world, says Ursula Buchan

3 mins

Daylesford

Organic farming at its finest

2 mins

Tradition with a twist

Showcasing the finest British produce from honey, beer and butter to game and venison, this month’s trio of dishes truly encapsulate the taste of Britain, says Philippa Davis

3 mins

Top sporting stays

Effortlessly smart and with superb shooting and fishing on the doorstep, these British hotels are the perfect base for fieldsports enthusiasts, says Madeleine Silver

3 mins

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The Field Magazine Description:

The Field is published monthly and dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.