Elephant and Anthill by David Shepherd CBE

David Shepherd leaves a trail. If, on your next African safari, you stumble across a succession of anthills topped with sunglasses, tread carefully: you are on the trail of the…

How to drive in snow. Ice driving

Ice driving requires the same skill set, just tailored slightly differently, whether you are negotiating a dicey commuter run, or ice driving hell for leather on specially crafted ice race…

Pair of English partridges by sporting artist Jason Lowes

Jason Lowes is based in County Durham. The watercolourist’s sporting art teems with coveys of grouse or partridges but what really draws you into his evocative work is the quality…

what to wear when shooting

What to wear when shooting? Top shots are not fussed about sartorial elegance, though that is a desirable bonus. The main qualities they demand are warmth, flexibility and concealment, and…

It pays to have dog insurance. Five years ago, on a bright spring morning, I met up with friends to walk our spaniels on Dunwich beach. My seven-year-old springer, Fleur,…

Leather and canvas bag from Westley Richards

A gentleman’s wardrobe is simply not complete if it does not contain our selection below. With over 160 years in publication, we at The Field like to think we know…