Why Theresa May would love Switzerland’s railways
When Theresa May went off to Switzerland on a walking holiday last August, she said it was the ‘peace and…
Editor’s letter
One of the huge benefits of the British education system is the sheer number of alternatives on offer. But when…
Clueless dog owners are to blame for a huge increase in sheep-worrying
Clueless dog owners are behind a huge increase in sheep-worrying
How to start your own bank
Camilla Swift learns that launching a new banking venture requires an experienced team with plenty of patience
The pros and cons of a panic room
Lessons from the theft of Kim Kardashian’s jewels
Put away your silly hat, and discover the joys of jump racing
‘A more thrilling, uplifting, glorious way of living has yet to be invented,’ the jockey John Francome said of National…
Why has the National Trust turned against Lake District hill farmers?
Why has the National Trust turned against hill farmers?
It was my first real horserace on my first real thoroughbred... but how had I done?
The thrill of racing a real thoroughbred at Goodwood gets Camilla Swift hooked
Editor’s letter
In August the papers were full of smiling pupils clutching their exam results. Now we’re in September, when children and…
State schools are discovering huntin’, shootin’ and fishin’
State schools are discovering the benefits of huntin’, shootin’ and fishin’, finds Camilla Swift
Investing in the future
On 28 June The Spectator hosted a panel discussion at the Science Museum, kindly sponsored by BAE Systems, to look at emerging technologies and the future of British innovation
Ruthless Reynard or Fantastic Mr Fox?
Have you ever considered tying a fox’s penis to your head? Well no, nor have I, but if you suffer…
Heady times as the great hat revival takes off
Hats are no longer just for show-offs, says Camilla Swift
Voting in? You have the blood of Spanish bulls on your hands
Britain’s animals would be solidly for Leave. Here’s why
How Jeremy Corbyn kept down the bids at this year’s big Tory fundraiser
Charity auctions are a fun way to part the well-off from spare cash
A fizzy new sponsor for the world of three-day eventing
Pol Roger have a long history of sponsoring exciting, and sometimes somewhat eccentric events – from real tennis to horse…
Portraits of four notable schools
Snapshots of four of notable schools, by Camilla Swift
Aftershocks and polo ponies in Christchurch, New Zealand
On my first night in Christchurch, I woke at 3.32 a.m. to what felt like an explosion. My bed was…
Blackboard jungle
The world of education is a complex one. There are so many options – public schools, academies, state schools; single-sex…
Is bitcoin a safe haven against mainstream money mayhem?
The digital currency has a cult following — but is it a safe haven against mainstream money mayhem?
Why we need no longer fear a prosecco shortage
English vineyards could provide the solution to the summer’s prosecco drought
A whale of a time in the Faroes
The Faroes are a wonderful place to visit, discovers Camilla Swift
The best way to explore Dartmoor? On horseback
I’ll willingly admit that the moors of south-west England are not my natural territory. Mention the word ‘Dartmoor’ and my…
Dreaming of bringing your favourite pet back to life? Soon it could be reality
The super-rich are already bringing beloved dogs and horses back to life. Soon the rest of us will be able to do it too
Investing in jewellery can bring sparkling returns
Well-chosen jewellery can be highly rewarding
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