Footwear In The Field September 29, 2023Tom HowellsAs the season progresses, it’s time to consider what’s underfoot as much as overhead. Here is our essential guide to sporting footwear.
How The Field Coat Became A British Outerwear Icon September 22, 2023Tom ChamberlinHazy origins notwithstanding, the Field Coat is an unequivocal piece of one’s sporting get-up. Here is everything you need to know about the shooting staple.
Purdey Pieces: The Four-Barrelled Gun September 15, 2023Simon de BurtonOur Purdey Piece this month is the four-barrelled rifle – a flawed, 19th-century mechanical marvel of which we made only a single example, and which remains a fascinating anachronism in the Purdey order...
Something Borrowed, Something New September 8, 2023Tom StubbsThe Purdey Autumn/Winter 2023 menswear collection celebrates classic designs, interpreted through the brand’s storied sporting prism.
Breaking New Ground September 1, 2023Tom HowellsSoutheast England’s Montreal Estate is a thrilling new sporting prospect – and the Purdey Sporting Agency is an ideal way in.
Our Personal Favourites of the Purdey Gun Collection August 25, 2023James PurdeyWith workmanship of unsurpassed quality, picking a favourite Purdey gun is a difficult task. Here, the gunroom experts at Audley House select theirs.
Start the Season Right August 18, 2023Annika PurdeyWith the joy of a new shooting season in full swing, Annika Purdey provides a point-by-point guide to making sure you are fully prepped for the field.
Purdey Pieces: The Sighting Pigeon August 11, 2023Simon de BurtonOur Purdey Piece this month is the Sighting Pigeon - a beautifully rendered avian look-a-like that was created almost 200 years ago during the very earliest days of the business.
Perfect Planning August 4, 2023George BrowneThe wheel of time turns and the Glorious Twelfth approaches again (as do partridge and pheasant seasons). We meet the people who make it all possible.
Raising the Bar for Summer Sporting July 21, 2023James PurdeyChoosing what to wear out in the field can be a challenge in warm weather, when you need all the technicality and protection of winter field wear, but you don’t...
Purdey Pieces: The Measuring Gun July 14, 2023Simon de BurtonOur Purdey Piece this month is the Measuring Gun, once used to measure all the crown heads of Europe for a bespoke gun.
The Purdey x Panerai Legacy: A Partnership Across Time July 7, 2023Simon de BurtonWhen two titans of craftsmanship team up, you can expect magic to happen. We a look at the Purdey x Panerai watches – highly prized collectors items, much like our guns.