12 FEBRUARY 1927, page 14

English Bread.

Not unconnected with this is the progress of a new whole- meal bread campaign of an original sort. A minimum propor- tion of 75 per cent. of British-grown wheat is part of the......

Vanishing Crafts.

What a number of charming local crafts are very nearly extinct, though we hope a considerable revival is imminent. One of these is the making of large jugs or miniature casks......

Inland Cormorants.

Time was when the sea-gull was regarded as a seaside bird ; but the affection of the black-headed gull—the daintiest of the tribe—for London and the Thames has long since killed......

Country Life And Sport

A NEW FARM SCHEME IN LONDON. Some keen agriculturists, including the originator of the most intensive farm ever attempted in England, are concerning themselves with a scheme......

Another Sea Creature That Has Made Unexpected Appearances...

seal. It has long been common enough in some parts of the coast. There are caves, for example, on the west coast of Wales which are its historic home. One of the vividest......

Winter Lightning.

I am told that scientific students of our weather would like information from amateur observers on the curiosities of winter thunderstorms. The phenomenon is said to be on the......