‘My friends were getting killed, there was nowhere you could go… to hide’
Ahead of the Oscars where Dunkirk won three awards, Spear’s tracked down 98-year-old Alfred Smith to ask him to relive…
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£50m Picasso shrugs off Brexit blues
Celebrations are in full swing on Bond Street after a triumphant week for Britain’s art market — one that saw…
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Review: The Coach Maker’s Arms
With friendly and attentive service, this Victorian styled pub serves generous, inventive and big-hearted cooking, writes Grace Allen Coming in…
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Review: Murillo – The self portraits at the National Gallery
The National Gallery reunites two important self-portraits of Murillo in a fine exhibition marking the artist’s 400th year, writes Christopher…
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Make mine a post-Brexit pint
The Churchillian pint of champagne is making a comeback, writes Olenka Hamilton I have often thought how perfect it would…
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Review: Albert’s, South Kensington
You might think London hardly needed another private member’s club – but Albert’s is breathing new life into South Kensington’s…
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The World, Residences at Sea returns to Europe in Spring 2018
The world’s largest privately-owned yacht allows its residents to explore the planet’s most exotic and remote destinations, as well as…
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Review: Suvretta House, St Moritz
Once he’s found a tie, our roving gastro-critic William Cash finds the Suvretta House in St Moritz transports him back…
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An Italian Adventure along the Grand Canal
Aman resorts are often touted as the best in the world. Known for their stylish aesthetic and exceptional service, Spear’s…
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Review – Fiume, SW8
Fiume, one of the first restaurants to open in the newly developed Battersea Power Station, is full of promise, writes…
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Exhibition: Getting under the skin of Ferrari
Car historian Andrew Nahum, curator of the new Ferrari exhibition at the Design Museum, tells Spear’s just what makes the…
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Review – The Ferryman
Jez Butterworth’s new play was always going to cause a stir, writes Cormac Rae As contemporary playwrights go, Jez Butterworth…
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Valentine’s turn-off: time for jewellery brands to come clean
Consumer attitudes are changing fast and jewellery brands need to catch up with public sentiment, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell With Valentine’s…
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Wanted: One private, Croatian Island
The castaway life is more desirable than ever- and you may only have to share your space with a tortoise,…
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Review: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Bahamas
Kate Wake-Walker enjoys a luxury holiday with stunning views, delicious cocktails and impeccable service on the New Providence island in…
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Review: The Trafalgar Dining Rooms
Launched late last year, The Trafalgar Dining Rooms on Trafalgar Square provide a fine feast, when it arrives, writes Olenka…
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Review – the Almyra, Cyprus
Christopher Jackson finds culture and relaxation in abundance in a beautifully designed Paphos hotel I am walking past one of…
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Champagne’s globalised allure might be the motivation behind rapper Jay Z’s latest luxury takeover, writes Tristan Rutherford It’s the most…
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100 years on – Emmeline Pankhurst would be proud
A century has passed since the suffragette movement, and the fight for equality is far from over, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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‘Fit for a king’: Exploring luxury sanctuaries in Oman
An Arabian adventure through mountainous terrains, freshwater lagoons and ancient culture awaits discerning travellers in Oman, writes Olenka Hamilton At…
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