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 8, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Would anyone be insane enough to pay £75,000 for an evening with Theresa May or £175,000 for a set of posters signed by her? If you want to hear someone repeat the words “my deal” as many times as possible in a minute, the perfect way would be to buy a night with Theresa … Continue reading “A £75k MayBeNOT”
February 4, 2019
by Rik Snuiverink
New contributor Rik Snuiverink examines the rise of Shopify stores and highlights examples of how it is best being used The word ‘entrepreneur’ conjures up certain images in our minds. Cheeky East End chappies with a glint in their eye and an instinct for a nice little earner such as Lord Sugar or Sir … Continue reading “The Business of Shopify”
November 4, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the mess that is currently Britain needs a wake-up call and it needs a coup It’s all David Cameron’s fault: There was no need for him to call a referendum on leaving the EU and all that has resulted – in the wake of him walking away in the most cowardly … Continue reading “Calling for a Coup”
September 17, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
As Pimlico Plumbers’ founder sticks up a ‘Bollocks to Brexit’ sign on his headquarters and Gina Miller launches ‘End The Chaos!’, The Steeple Times predicts Brexit will NOT actually happen Charlie Mullins, founder of Pimlico Plumbers, is well-known for having supported Gina Miller’s successful Article 50 case at The Supreme Court. Now, in … Continue reading “Bollocks to Brexit”
October 24, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Billionaire and former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg condemns Brexit as “the single stupidest thing any country has ever done” apart from America electing Donald Trump As Michael Bloomberg opened a vast new European headquarters in London on Tuesday, The Guardian revealed a series of comments he’d made two weeks ago about Brexit. … Continue reading “Bloomberg on Brexit”
August 13, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Anna Soubry speaks for Britain and speaks complete sense; Theresa May should take note Anna Soubry MP is a rare thing: A politician of conviction and one whose sensible nature is completely clear. Not guided, unlike her grasping colleagues by personal and party politicial ambitions, but instead by a belief in what she thinks … Continue reading “Hero of the Hour – Anna Soubry MP”
March 29, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Could Donald Trump’s ‘Fall of Rome-style’ downfall be triggered by the actions of his very own family? Donald Trump came to power promising to ‘Drain the Swamp’ of Washington. Thus far he’s made it bigger and though he might think appointing as many cronies and family members as possible to senior positions will protect … Continue reading “The Downfall of The Donald”
February 4, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
5,000 acre Irish estate where “anything can happen” for sale for £24.1 million; its current owner would prefer a buyer who’ll allow him to use it for three months a year Michael Jackson hid out at Luggala in County Wicklow, Ireland in 2006 for three months after being cleared of child molestation charges and … Continue reading “Anything Can Happen”
December 9, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
‘Bride of Wildenstein’ got her claws out in New York; her boyfriend learns a lesson about playing with cats Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes once remarked: “Those who’ll play with cats must expect to be scratched” and now, it seems, 76-year old plastic surgery obsessive and feline lookalike Jocelyn Wildenstein’s boyfriend has ended up … Continue reading “A Catty Catastrophe”
November 28, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Donald Trump continues to wear his ridiculous ‘Make America Great Again’ baseball cap, admits his victory was “fraudulent” and continues to show extremism on Twitter Repeatedly we’ve been told Donald Trump is to tone down his extremist language and show a more rational and frankly more diplomatic side to his personality. That kind of happened … Continue reading “Trump Flies”
April 2, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
New York realtor paid £29.9 million in 2015
July 30, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
An opportunity to create your own version of Downton Abbey in the Cotswolds For a mere £27 million you can currently purchase a 6-bedroomed mews house in Reeves Mews in Mayfair. Alternatively, a buyer with the same sum to hand could splash out on something a little grander, a 774.32 acre Cotswold estate complete … Continue reading “Perfectly British”
September 23, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Stonebrook Court Manor: The sale of a Californian mansion where it’s more about patience than price Stonebrook Court Manor in California’s Los Altos Hills has been on and off the market since January 2008. Its owner, a “television executive turned Internet investor” and investment banker named Kelly Porter, though said to be “in no … Continue reading “Price vs. Patience”
August 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Despite “Dragons’ Den” deal between Peter Jones and “Texas Joe” Walters falling apart, Texas Joe’s still does deal with Sainsbury’s Last week on the BBC series Dragons’ Den, an unusual thing happened: a self-styled ‘dragon’ invested more than an individual was pitching for. In the time since, the whole deal, it has been revealed, … Continue reading “Jerking the Dragons”
August 10, 2013
by steepleadmin
Vladimir Lavrentiev shares his views on Godfrey Bloom’s comments In an ironic twist of fate, the UK media has highlighted an important issue by attempting to make sensational controversy from something very petty. UKIP have once again placed its policies to be debated nationally without having a single Member of Parliament.
August 6, 2013
by steepleadmin
Richard Webb of Saltydog Investor sorts the wheat from the chaff and explains more about the world of DIY investing When I first decided to take control of my finances the world was a very different place.
June 24, 2013
by Oliver Estreich
Oliver Estreich’s New York real estate power brokers In the second in a series, Oliver Estreich profiles New York’s top realtors. He continues with Eva Penson, Leighton Candler and Dana Power.
June 17, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Frankie Dettori signs with Your Golf Travel Champion jockey Frankie Dettori is back in the saddle and back in business. As well as performing his trademark flying dismount after winning at Goodwood on Friday on Stormy Paradise, the Italian has signed a five-figure sponsorship deal to become an ambassador for the world’s largest golf … Continue reading “Dettori drives forward”
January 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Five of the best places to enjoy a great lunch deal in The Royal Borough It being January, we’re all after a deal. Here are a few places that you can enjoy on a budget in the country’s most expensive borough. Sette, 4 Sydney Street, SW3, 6PP Situated in the heart of Chelsea, … Continue reading “Five of the best: Lunch deals in The Royal Borough”
October 4, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Living life to the full Donald G. Abbey style “Why pay less when you can pay more?” is a mantra that some strangely choose to live by. In my time, I have encountered a couple with a different Ferrari for each day of the week, someone who proudly declared their home had a window … Continue reading “Why pay less?”
August 20, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
He co-founded City AM and was executive producer of the 2009 film Boogie Woogie. This Russian financier and lawyer led a closeted life and disappeared in March 2008. Elements of the Russian press suggest he’s living in California under the Federal Witness Protection Program but others argue that he was the victim of foul play … Continue reading “Leonid Rozhetskin”
June 3, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This dynamo opened her first store at 154 Walton Street in Chelsea in 1994 and admits she had no money and made every error in the book whilst starting out. It all paid off as the Jo Malone brand that was created in her kitchen was sold to Estée Lauder in a multi-million pound “deal … Continue reading “Jo Malone MBE”
May 23, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This property developer tried to sell Britain’s ugliest crib, Updown Court at Windlesham in Surrey, for £70 million in 2008. It languished on the market for years and looked like a cross between a Tesco store and Center Parcs. The mansion included five swimming pools, a heated marble driveway and 103 rooms. Nobody loved it … Continue reading “Leslie “Les” Allen-Vercoe (also known as Les Vercoe)”
May 14, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This Liverpudlian footballer is a bad boy on the pitch and has also done a stint in the clink for common assault and affray. He provokes extreme reactions but the hatred he is subjected to on Twitter doesn’t seem to bother him a jot. For that reason and because of his intelligent tweets, perhaps a … Continue reading “Joseph “Joey” Barton”
May 11, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
“El Tel” is best known as a footballer manager but he’s a man of many talents. Few know that this national team manager of England (1994 to 1996) also co-authored four novels with Gordon Williams and was the co-creator of the ITV detective series Hazell. A Chelsea resident, he’s often to be found at Motcomb’s, … Continue reading “Terry Venables”
