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Essays, anecdotes, confessions, recommendations, pictures, recipes and advice from the Gentleman’s Journal Clubhouse

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Slice of inaction

Where tennis and tranquility meet

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Dafydd Jones’s empire state of mind

In his book, New York: High Life/Low Life, party photographer Dafydd Jones remembers the bright and dark days of the city in the late 20th century

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Fortune favours the brave — Tim Warrillow

Tim Warrillow - co-founder and CEO of Fever-Tree

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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"In few sports is your day’s play brought to such a crushing conclusion with a moment’s lapse in concentration."

Seen in: How is acting like cricket?

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The curious tale of a Rolex “Single Red” Sea Dweller

Tom Bolt staked his rare Ferrari on this watch — but was the 1968 Rolex the remarkable timepiece he thought it was?

Words: Josh Sims

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Sonic the Hedgehog does Ascot

How the darts became the most exclusive sporting event in the country

Words: Ed Cumming

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Life’s a beach: on the Méhari safari

Is the simple French beach buggy the ultimate status-symbol car?

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Slice of inaction

Where tennis and tranquility meet

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Photographer's Notebook: On the road with Théo Gosselin

The Paris-based photographer talks us through some of his favourite shots from life on the road

Words: Théo Gosselin

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Sketch show

Images from Room Service, the LA-based artist's book of loose renderings on hotel notepaper

Words: Michael McGregor

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Sonic the Hedgehog does Ascot

How the darts became the most exclusive sporting event in the country

Words: Ed Cumming

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Dafydd Jones’s empire state of mind

In his book, New York: High Life/Low Life, party photographer Dafydd Jones remembers the bright and dark days of the city in the late 20th century

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Nothing Changes on New Year’s Day

Sushi, Dom Perignon, and low expectations: a recipe for a better NYE

Words: Jason Stewart

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Jake Bugg’s spring/summer playlist

The singer-songwriter, renowned for his blending of blues, indie and Britpop styles, lists his favourite tracks for the warmer months ahead

Words: Josh Lee

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Life’s a beach: on the Méhari safari

Is the simple French beach buggy the ultimate status-symbol car?

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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How to host

According to the people who really ought to know

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Engaging rooms

Why the desire to peer inside the homes of the rich and (semi) famous remains undimmed

Words: Aobh O'Brien-Moody

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Sous simple: Off-the-clock cooking

It’s not all sea vegetable comsommé and pumpkin seed emulsion. The UK’s top chefs reveal the surprisingly uncomplicated meals that they look forward to tucking into at the end of a long working week

Words: Aobh O'Brien-Moody

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Schooner Scorer: the inside joke that became an international movement

In search of the perfect beer (and a deeper connection) with the social-media hit

Words: Schooner Scorer

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