Part 2: Sage Advice From Tom & Jim Purdey April 25, 2025Farah ShafiqFollowing on from last week's pearls of wisdom from Tom and Jim Purdey (pictured above in the Long Room at Audley House in the early 1950s), here's the second instalment....
5 Pearls Of Wisdom From Tom & Jim Purdey April 18, 2025Dr. Nick HarlowIn 1934, Tom (pictured above) and Jim Purdey were approached by the publisher Philip Allan & Co. to contribute a volume to ‘The Sportsman’s Library’. The Shot Gun was published in...
The Rich Tapestry Of British Knitwear April 4, 2025James PurdeyJust as different parts of Britain and Ireland can be identified by terrain – the rocks, the soil composition, the quirks of industry and community shaped by rolling hills or...
Giles Deacon Shares His Countryside Inspirations March 21, 2025Farah ShafiqA conversation with Giles Deacon might start with his upbringing in the countryside riding horses, but before you know it you’ll be taken down a path far from there, through...
The Double Rifle: A Tour De Force March 14, 2025Dr. Nick HarlowThe Sidelock Double Rifle is the tour de force of the gunmaker’s art; the ultimate combination of craftsmanship and artistry, combined with the painstaking regulation required to ensure that both...
A Really Wild Day With Purdey March 7, 2025Callie ColesCallie Coles is a proud advocate for a slower way of life, passionate about nature and working with it. She lives with her family on the Devon side of the...
The End Of Season Service February 21, 2025James PurdeyNow the UK shooting season is on pause until August, it’s a good idea to think about the servicing and maintenance that will ensure your gun is at its best...
How To Pack With Purdey Like A Pro-Explorer February 14, 2025Farah ShafiqModern explorer Andy Torbet shares his top tips on putting together your kit bag for extreme conditions.
A Celebration Of Purdey Award Winners February 6, 2025James PurdeyFeeling inspired? Applications for The Purdey Awards 2025 are now open, apply here. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Purdey Awards for Game & Conservation, which meant there...
Clay Days At The Shooting School January 31, 2025James PurdeyFor 210 years and counting, James Purdey & Sons has been at the forefront of British gunmaking, championing the sporting life and sharing our love of the great outdoors. Our...
Meet The Modern Explorer January 27, 2025Farah ShafiqJames Aiken travels the world in pursuit of adventure, drawn to the wildest landscapes and expanses of nature. From hiking in the Highlands to sailing the Atlantic, having the right...
How To Dress For Days In The Field January 17, 2025Tom ChamberlinThe received wisdom that the scruffier you are on a shoot indicates how smart you are on the social scale has always struck me as ludicrous. This was made all...
