Freemen of the city of London
While Rupert Bates doesn't long to drive sheep over London Bridge, he'd quite fancy the job of Ale Conner. The Field investigates the freemen of the city of LondonLiverymen and freemen of the City of...
View ArticleBee Griffith, sporting artist
Unlike birds or horses, dogs have rarely taken centre stage in sporting art. This could all change if the contemporary canine portraits by Bee Griffith are anything to go by, says Janet MenziesBee...
View ArticleFiat 500X Plus 4WD: an off-road crossover
Since its launch in 2007, the “new” Fiat 500 has sold like hot cakes, leading to a string of “specials”. But not all are up to speed, as Charlie Flindt discovers with the Fiat 500X Plus 4WDMissing the...
View ArticleFrozen game birds. What to do with them
Rather than trying to stuff the freezer with yet another game carcass, find out how to use up your frozen game birds with this delicious soup This game soup is the perfect dish to see you through...
View ArticleRoasted pumpkin stuffed with haggis
Serve everyone their own squash or have your guests share a pumpkin with this fun, post Burns Night supper. This roasted pumpkin stuffed with haggis is so delicious, it shouldn't just be made as a...
View ArticleMillerighe haggis pasta with pesto
Millerighe haggis pasta with pesto makes for a warming lunch, and will put your Burns Night leftovers to excellent use. Try Philippa Davis' recipeThis is great comfort food for miserable January...
View ArticleThe top 10 best pheasant recipes
As the season starts to draw to a close you will be wondering what to do with this year's pheasant bounty. The Field's top 10 best pheasant recipes are suitable for every taste, from the stately to the...
View ArticleThe Old Berks Hunt naked charity calendar
The Old Berks are willing to bare all to keep our air ambulances flying, with the Old Berks Hunt naked charity calendar 2016Riding side-saddle in the buff is the least the Old Berks could do for a...
View ArticleHaggis pakora. An Indian Scottish fusion
Philippa Davis takes inspiration from India for this post Burns Night snack. Use up your leftovers and impress your guests with haggis pakora The haggis works brilliantly with this Indian snack to make...
View ArticleCaucasian pheasant: the Old English Blackneck
Orginially brought to England by the Romans, the Caucasian pheasant is also known as the Old English Blackneck, but finding a pure-bred one is no easy feat The Caucasian pheasant is known to shooters...
View ArticleImpeyan pheasant: Himalayan monal
Also known as the Himalayan monal, the Impeyan pheasant is the national bird of Nepal. They are threatened by poaching and their habitat is declining due to human activityImpeyan pheasant in A handbook...
View ArticleSatyr tragopan: the Crimson-horned pheasant
Also known as the Crimson-horned pheasant, the Satyr tragopan is as striking as its Himalayan home, but its numbers in the wild are gradually decreasingThe adult cock bird has crimson feathering...
View ArticleGrey junglefowl: the wild ancestor
Mostly found on the Indian peninsula and with relatively high numbers, the Grey junglefowl is listed as "Least Concern" in the IUCN Red List of threatened speciesThe Grey junglefowl is an ancestor of...
View ArticleCheer pheasant: a Himalayan native
The Cheer pheasant may look rather dull, but what is lacks in colour it certainly makes up in noise when excitedThe Cheer pheasant was nearly extinct and remains a vulnerable specie. The Cheer pheasant...
View ArticleReeves’s pheasant: a high flyer and hefty fine
A high flyer that will cost a large sum should you pull the trigger, the Reeves's pheasant survives well in the UK but has become vulnerable abroadThe Reeves's pheasant has an extraordinarily long...
View ArticleA useful natural remedy for arthritis
Days in the field can take their toll on our joints. Rather than missing a shoot day to ease your pains, try this natural remedy for arthritis A natural remedy for arthritis will keep you active in the...
View ArticleThe Imperial Camel Corps
Formed a century ago, the Imperial Camel Corps could use its mounts to operate at a distance from the main force, reconnoitring, raiding or protecting a flank. Allan Mallinson is an admirerThe Egyptian...
View ArticleForward allowance. 9 techniques for shooting well
Golfers vary their strokes and so should we when addressing different types of birds, says Michael Yardley. Take our advice to master forward allowanceMaintained or sustained lead (staying in front of...
View ArticleGundog retirement: looking after an old dog
Dogs’ lives are far too short. They work hard for us so we should take care of them in their all-too-early gundog retirement and old age, says David Tomlinson On average, labradors live for 12.6...
View ArticleHow to remove jam jar labels
Recycling a beautiful old jar is the best way to store homemade preserves. Learn how to remove jam jar labels to start building your collectionUsing old jars is the best way to store your homemade...
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