Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
February 6, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
Victorian country cottage in picturesque rural setting in East Sussex for sale for less than a new BMW 3 series saloon A brand new BMW 3 series saloon will set you back approximately £35,000 ($45,000, €41,000 or درهم167,000), but for the same sum you could buy a Victorian cottage in 0.103 acres in a “pleasant … Continue reading “A Cottage With A Catch”
August 18, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
New electric Swiss ‘bubble car’ expected to launch in December; 7,200 orders have already been placed for the £10,800 Microlino The Swiss are known for their chocolate and cuckoo clocks but now they might add something new to their roster: cars. Expected to launch in December and limited at first to the Swiss … Continue reading “The Bubble is Back”
November 28, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
YouTube “star” has his ridiculous gold wrapped BMW smashed with a baseball bat during a photo shoot in New York whilst blocking traffic Though he has 2.7 million subscribers to his feed on YouTube and 201,000 followers on Instagram, New Yorker Coby Persin is someone most of our readers will unlikely ever heard. He … Continue reading “Smashing a “Star””
December 10, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
“Supremely rare” 1959 BMW 507 roadster to be auctioned in New York on 10th December 2015
October 5, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
£56 million EuroMillions winners to sell their £4.5 million Cotswolds “eco mansion” – Viewers would do well to not mention cleaners
January 11, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Plated X: 15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’
April 1, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ Continuing our series, below we feature 15 more unusual, laughable and entertaining number plates
February 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ Continuing our series, below we feature 15 more unusual, laughable and entertaining number plates
January 2, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Rolls-Royce and Bentley are prospering Yesterday’s financial press rightly hailed the success of two of Britain’s finest brands: Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Their results during 2013 were frankly astounding.
October 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with restaurateur Max Sali of Pimlico Road’s Tinello The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? It’s always been the dream of my brother and I to have a restaurant. Being understanding of customers is our guiding force. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, … Continue reading “Max Sali: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
September 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with Pom Harrington of leading rare book dealers Peter Harrington The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Integrity. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Do judge a book by its cover.
July 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with author, screenwriter, playwright and literary critic Peter Jukes The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? ‘Duende’. Sounds pretentious I know, but it basically means follow things, people, events that have ‘soul’. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? … Continue reading “Peter Jukes: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
June 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks interpreter and businesswoman Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Faith, hope and love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Treat others the way you want to be treated. … Continue reading “Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
May 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
When her husband left her, she could of ‘moaned’ but instead she got on with it and paid her now ex-husband some £24 million for his share of her lingerie business. Glasgow born, Mone “”grew up a Scottish, Labour voting Protestant and is now a Conservative voting Catholic” but it is for her patented Ultimo … Continue reading “Michelle Mone OBE”
May 11, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
30 of the best number plates sighted by Matthew Steeples Our readers and followers love the number plates spotted by our editor Matthew Steeples.
May 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Could a V8 engine save the Fisker brand? Yesterday, FoxNews.com asked: “Can the internal combustion engine save the electric car?” and answered: “In the case of the Fisker Karma, it just might be”.
April 30, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks art curator, advisor and advocate Kipton Cronkite: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I surround myself with those who remind me not to take life too seriously and to laugh, no matter what. For new relationships, focus on those who have … Continue reading “Kipton Cronkite: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
March 22, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks fund manager Alan Miller: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? It’s a four letter word. It’s Gina, not the four letter word you were thinking about. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s … Continue reading “Alan Miller: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
November 15, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This mouthpiece was born in Rettendon, Essex in 1958 and vents bile on all manner of subjects. Articles such as: “Why don’t more women moan like me?” and “Liz Jones’ baby craving drove her to steal husband’s sperm in ultimate deception” are frankly illustrative of why she’s so unpopular. After she got banned from the … Continue reading “Liz Jones”
November 13, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Charles Mitford Cust test drives the Range Rover Evoque When I saw my first Range Rover Evoque coupé in the flesh I decided right then that it was time to emigrate. The actual remark I made is too rude to put in print, but the jist is that it’s ‘slammed’ rear styling reminded me … Continue reading “More Purdey than Posh”
November 12, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples examines the truth behind Liz Jones giving up on her “rural idyll” The Mail’s Liz Jones is a waspish woman who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Those who’ve paid even a moment’s attention to her bleating, will be familiar with lines such as: “Last week, my brand … Continue reading “The battleaxe in the Beemer”
October 16, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Henrik Fisker: a man who creates automotive winners Readers of The Steeple Times will know that we are big fans of the designs of Henrik Fisker and most especially his Fisker Karma – a car that has sadly not yet made it to Britain’s roads. We very much hope that this superb automobile … Continue reading “Far from a loser”
October 9, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
An event to support the unsung heroes in our community On the 8th November, The Steeple Times will be the media partner for a fundraising event jointly hosted by Gina and Alan Miller and The Rt. Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP at The Hurlingham Club in London, SW6. 100% of the funds raised by … Continue reading “Celebrating Champions in the Community”
July 3, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
“The Steeple Times” quizzes leading philanthropist Gina Miller about what’s on her mantelpiece The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Life is short, so don’t live in regret. “Never regret, never explain, never apologise” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? The three C’s – compassion, common … Continue reading “Gina Miller: What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 4, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The nephew of Pulitzer-Prize winning playright Robert Schenkkan is best known for having played The O.C.’s Ryan Attwood, a troubled teenager and outcast who is given a second chance and a life of luxury in Newport, California by the rich Cohen family. One of his best lines in the series, which concluded in 2007, was: … Continue reading “Benjamin McKenzie (born Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan)”
May 21, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Sociable and serious, Naylor is a hostess par excellence. She worked as an oil analyst for Sheikh Yamani at the Saudi Arabian Oil Ministry and is now involved in Latin American politics in the UK. She also does a little translating work and dabbles in property. Charm personified, Naylor is a lady who it is … Continue reading “Alexandra Naylor”
May 18, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This modern day suffragette is a philanthropist and founding partner of SCM Private, a Belgravia based firm of wealth managers. Gina Miller has three degrees, is originally from Guyana, South America and is leading a fight against the conflicts of interest and lack of transparency in the city and charities. With her husband, Alan, she was a … Continue reading “Gina Miller”
by Matthew Steeples
The nephew of That’s Life!’s Esther Rantzen is a financial titan and philanthropist. Miller is a founding partner and CIO of SCM Private, a Sloane Street based wealth management firm, but he’s best known for his successes at New Star Asset Management, Jupiter Asset Management and Gartmore Invetment Management. Here is a man of principle … Continue reading “Alan Miller”
May 15, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
He’s a member of the family who created and still own the legendary Morgan Motor Company. He’s also worked in television news as a cameraman for ITN and is a motivational speaker specialising in change management. Morgan lists his quirk to be: “Looking English in spite of buying Italian jackets.”
May 13, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A televised encounter with Pippa Middleton and an incident with a gun brought this French aristocrat to prominence but behind the wild façade, Arthur de Soultrait has a serious side.
May 10, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Some call her “Warrington’s finest export.” Others don’t. She tried to persuade mums to go to Iceland and in the process went bankrupt. This tragic former Atomic Kitten really should just be kept off our screens.
April 28, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Danish creator of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Aston Martin DB9, Shelby GR1 concept and BMW Z8 Roadster. His latest visionary output is the Fisker Karma, an eco friendly luxury sedan that is simply stunning. Quite rightly he’s been described as: “The greatest living car designer.”
April 27, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Former restaurateur whose family are city legends. His pride and joy is a classic Mercedes-Benz Grosser and he’s often to be found propping up the bar at La Brasserie teaching Cockney rhyming slang. A maestro in the kitchen, feasts by him are hugely sought after.
March 28, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
An overview on the pioneering Fisker Automotive company Electric vehicles have long interested me. A formidable engineer I knew was hugely sceptical of the early offerings but another friend, Nicko Williamson, has been a pioneer in green vehicles through his hugely successful Climate Cars taxi business. Williamson recently was named one of London’s “1,000 most … Continue reading “Is it worth the Fisk?”
