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 15, 2020
by Charlie Gray
New columnist Charlie Gray of ‘Ask Charlie’ shares her tips as to how to cook a perfect Sunday roast A Sunday roast is the perfect time to leave your phones to one side, turn off the TV and sit down with your loved ones and enjoy eating in their company. A Sunday roast doesn’t … Continue reading “Ask Charlie – How to perfect a Sunday roast”
September 12, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Is the fuss over Kirstie Allsopp smashing up her children’s iPads justified? Or was it actually a very clever publicity stunt on her part? On Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine show on Monday, one of the panel, The Hon. Kirstie Allsopp, shared that she’d smashed up her children’s iPads because they weren’t using them responsibly. … Continue reading “An Almighty Allsopp”
September 4, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with economist turned real estate investor Davide Giardino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? “The happiness and success of those closest to my heart.” “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you keep your destiny in … Continue reading “Davide Giardino – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 27, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with Oliver Ouboter; the co-founder of the imminently launching innovative Swiss ‘bubble car’ – the Microlino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Passion. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Just do it! (Thanks Nike). Kerry … Continue reading “Oliver Ouboter – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 24, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with Lebanese-American actor Haaz Sleiman; he has starred in ‘24’, ‘ER’, ‘Killing Jesus’, ‘NCIS’, ‘Nurse Jackie’ and ‘Person of Interest’ The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you can’t … Continue reading “Haaz Sleiman – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
November 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Well-equipped 0.5-mile harness racing track in Yorkshire for sale for £1.5 million; it was the scene of an “ear biting incident” by a traveler in 2009 A dream property for harness racing enthusiasts has been put up for sale in Yorkshire. Its star feature is a 0.5-mile all-weather racetrack and it also comes with … Continue reading “Harnessing a Horse Track”
November 13, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Previously publicity shy Menéndez brothers both speak publicly about killing their parents in the wake of the success of NBC’s ‘Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders’ Erik and Lyle Menéndez, the brothers convicted of murdering their allegedly abusive multi-millionaire parents José and Mary ‘Kitty’ Menéndez at their home in Beverly Hills, California … Continue reading “Opening up Menéndez”
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”
October 16, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As Lyle Menéndez creates a Facebook page about the case against him and his brother Erik, a juror contacts ‘The Steeple Times’ and brands their conviction for killing their wealthy parents “imperfect self-defence” Renewed interest in the 1989 murders of the multi-millionaires José and Mary ‘Kitty’ Menéndez by their sons, Erik and Lyle, has … Continue reading “More on Menéndez”
October 15, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with American actor and star of NBC’s ‘Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders’ Zach Tinker The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My gut and my heart. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Kill ‘em … Continue reading “Zach Tinker – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 19, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Irresponsible cyclist whose out-of-control fixed gear bike killed a mother of two in London deserved to be jailed; the law must now change Perhaps also an ‘Aggressor of our Age’, our ‘Moron of the Moment’ just had to be a reckless cyclist whose actions resulted in the death of a mother of two. … Continue reading “Moron of the Moment – Killer Cyclist Charlie Alliston”
September 14, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Farhad Neda rescued his disabled mother from the 23rd floor of the Grenfell Tower; they are the only survivors from the penultimate level of the building Whilst others headed upwards tragically wrongly thinking a helicopter would rescue them, 23rd floor resident of the Grenfell Tower 24-year old Farhad Neda realised the best course of … Continue reading “Hero of the Hour – Farhad Neda”
August 5, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
George Freeman MP denies he wants to create a Tory version of Glastonbury; imagining Theresa May boozing with Liam Gallagher definitely would be hard Theresa May, Dizzee Rascal and Liam Gallagher would certainly make for unlikely bedfellows but now a Conservative MP, George Freeman, wishes to replicate Jeremy Corbyn’s success in such company at … Continue reading “Trendifying Theresa”
July 6, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with Sandra Howard – novelist, former model and wife of Conservative politician The Rt. Hon. Lord Howard of Lympne The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Seeing the upside of life and what’s to laugh at. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, … Continue reading “Sandra Howard – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
July 5, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
James Stunt finds support from the aristocracy, receives a suggestion he takes to the stage from actor Steven Berkoff and issues two more YouTube video posts Update: 07:45am, Thursday 6th July – Three of the four videos by James Stunt have been removed. YouTube have replaced them with a comment: “This content is not … Continue reading “Rinder vs. Stunt”
June 19, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with artist, ceramicist and designer Enzina Fuschini The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? God. I am a Christian and I believe in what is good and honourable. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? To forgive and … Continue reading “Enzina Fuschini – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 11, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with British men’s knitwear designer Ross Barr-Hoyland The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To aim to leave the world a better place than you found it. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? To strive to achieve … Continue reading “Ross Barr-Hoyland – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples asks Conservative candidate for Kensington Lady Borwick five questions; he put the same to the Liberal Democrats Annabel Mullin also whilst Labour’s Emma Dent Coad failed to respond In the final hours of the 2017 General Election campaign, I asked the Conservative candidate for Kensington, Lady Borwick, five questions I considered relevant … Continue reading “A Question of Borwick”
June 1, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with criminal justice expert, former police officer and Liberal Democrat candidate for Kensington Annabel Mullin The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To live every moment to the fullest and make the biggest difference to people’s lives that I can. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, … Continue reading “Annabel Mullin – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 31, 2017
by General
Despite being Shadow Minister for Public Health and claiming to be a campaigner to improve children’s diets, Labour’s ‘jolly giant’ Sharon Hodgson is a big fan of kebabs. This Geordie ex-payroll clerk once claimed she’d rescue her handbag if her house were on fire, remarked: “Labour is teetering on the edge of political irrelevance” in … Continue reading “Sharon Hodgson MP”
May 8, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with Adrien Gaubert, award-winning co-founder of myGwork – an inclusive LGBTI recruitment hub The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Positivity and fun. I am grateful to be alive and able to do what I do. Enjoy every moment. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in … Continue reading “Adrien Gaubert – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 6, 2017
by General
Dopey drugs mule Michaella McCollum was one half of the ‘Peru Two’ jailed in 2013 for attempting to smuggle £1.5 million of cocaine to Spain with her friend Melissa Reid. Hailing from Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, shameless former model McCollum was pictured in a distinctive prison orange coloured outfit in May 2017 clutching a … Continue reading “Michaella McCollum”
May 4, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
1960 Bentley S2 currently owned by musician Sir Ray Davies to be auctioned; he wrote the hit song ‘Apeman’ on its back seat A 1960 Bentley S2 owned but rarely used by Sir Ray Davies CBE – best known for hits with The Kinks that included You Really Got Me and All Day and … Continue reading “A Kinky Car”
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”
March 12, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
That a convicted paedophile is able to avoid a jail sentence is an utter disgrace especially given pensioners get locked up for non-payment of TV licence fees; Old Etonian Andrew Picard shouldn’t be on the streets, he should be in the clink Andrew Picard (AKA Andrew Laurence and Andrew Boeckman) was caught with 1,185 … Continue reading “Power Pays”
January 11, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Unlisted 18th century Georgian residence near Badminton for sale; ideal for those looking to quit the rat race City dwellers and commuters regularly dream of quitting the rat race for a life in the country and when they watch programmes like Escape to the Country and Downton Abbey, they see an idealised vision of … Continue reading “A Village Ideal”
December 5, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with businesswoman and founder of the Sean Edwards Foundation Daphne McKinley The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My guiding force is my son Sean who drives me forward since his death to make real changes in motorsport in order to stop unnecessary deaths. “Don’t get … Continue reading “Daphne McKinley – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 11, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with director and producer Charlie David The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I have an uncanny knack for honing in on beautiful Brazilian men in a crowd. I’m mysteriously led to them like a dowsing stick to water. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in … Continue reading “Charlie David – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 30, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with Nicola Radano, an Italian fashion blogger and founder of tie producers Spacca Neapolis The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Determination and loyalty. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “One can get rich at any moment, … Continue reading “Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
July 20, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with executive chef Nuno Goncalves of 12 Hay Hill in London’s Mayfair The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I am as stubborn as you can get. If I set my mind to something, I won’t stop until I achieve it. It’s what keeps me going. … Continue reading “Nuno Goncalves – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 21, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Grade I listed house in Northern Ireland offered for sale for the first time since it was built in 1620
March 26, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples reviews the Kensington West Hotel – an ideal hotel for travellers seeking value in a convenient location in London
March 20, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times’ Matthew Steeples and ‘photographer to the stars’ John Stoddart review South Kensigton’s The Adria Hotel and are pleasantly surprised (despite the lack of alcohol)
March 3, 2016
by General
A scion of the Swarovski AG crystal dynasty, Southern Methodist University, Texas educated Nadja Swarovski-Adams has been described as a “modern-day Medici in the fashion and design worlds”.
January 18, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with Atlanta based interior designer Robert Brown
January 13, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Respond charity CEO Dr Noelle Blackman: What’s on your mantelpiece?
December 25, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times wishes readers a very Merry Christmas 2015
September 20, 2015
by General
San Francisco born film producer and lover of lunches at Chateau Marmont Todd Traina is a graduate of Connecticut College.
September 14, 2015
by General
Born in Hungary and raised in France, the Marchioness of Bath has been described as a “soft porn actress” as well as a war correspondent and a journalist.
June 21, 2015
by General
New York based fashion blogger Leandra Medine claims she “may have been Ernest Hemingway in my last life, or Prince” on her personal Twitter handle
June 17, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks the actor and star of ‘Mr Selfridge’ and ‘The Borgias’ Edward Akrout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 8, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks society hair stylist Paollo Sagherah: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 29, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks banker and author David Gigauri: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 26, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks conductor, keyboard player and historical performance specialist Ian Peter Bugeja: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 24, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks mental health issues campaigner Rob Howell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 21, 2015
by Joudie Kalla
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares a recipe for steak tartare that she was introduced to at the Hotel De Vigny in Paris
April 25, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks Isle of Wight born producer and scriptwriter Dominic Minghella: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
March 29, 2015
by General
Described as “the most successful restaurant creator and investor in Britain” by Newsweek, Arjun Waney is the Karachi born septuagenarian behind restaurants in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Malibu and New York
March 22, 2015
by General
Hull born textile designer and mother of one Pat Albeck studied at the Royal College of Art in the 1950s and is best known for creating special tea towels for the National Trust.
March 21, 2015
by General
A member of the New York based Durst real estate dynasty and worth some $100 million, cross-dresser Robert Durst first came to the attention of the public when his first wife, Kathie, disappeared
by Matthew Steeples
As Bob Diamond’s wife prepares to host a fundraiser for a Democratic candidate, we ponder whether his daughter will be tweeting about it
March 9, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks behaviour expert, consultant, writer and speaker Jon Levy: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 20, 2015
by General
Tesco heiress Dame Shirley Porter joined Twitter in August 2014 and describes herself there as “an English philanthropist and former UK politician residing in Israel”.
February 2, 2015
by steepleadmin
Conflict photographer Maximilian Clarke recounts encounters with doctors and drunks in Donetsk and finds that all the people there want is for the world to know what is happening to them
January 16, 2015
by steepleadmin
Photographer Maximilian Clarke recounts his experiences at the hands of soldiers in Donetsk
January 11, 2015
by General
On his website, Bentley driving Raj Shastri states: “My father told me that if you want to do something, find the best person in the field, then copy and learn from them”.
January 7, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘Britain’s vainest’ man Sam Barton set to declare himself bankrupt aged just 22
December 25, 2014
November 10, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Konik’s Tail Vodka founder Pleurat Shabani: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
November 6, 2014
by General
The Steeple Times asks model Chantelle Pidgley: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
November 3, 2014
September 30, 2014
by General
Dubbed “the truest American royalty” by one fan, jazz singer Cole Rumbough grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut and is the grandson of the actress Dina Merrill and the great-grandson of Marjorie Merriweather Post.
September 18, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
As Max Clifford launches an appeal against his eight-year prison sentence, all it shows is how truly unappealing he still is Despite being convicted on eight counts of indecent assault between 1977 and 1984, sexual offender Max Clifford has decided to launch an appeal against his eight-year prison sentence. In doing so, all Clifford … Continue reading “Unappealing Clifford”
September 12, 2014
by General
With some 725,000 followers on Twitter, Wisconsin born Marissa Mayer is a popular and powerful lady. Formerly the key spokesperson for Google, San Francisco based Mayer became the CEO of Yahoo! in July 2012 and was ranked one of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes in 2013. This Stanford educated Lutheran was the first … Continue reading “Marissa Mayer”
September 5, 2014
by James Murphy
James Murphy lauds Roald Dahl as a literary hero My last article focused on Ian Fleming and Roald Dahl provides a natural sequel. Like Fleming, Dahl’s work continues to film and television from beyond his grave.
by Matthew Steeples
Frankie Dettori puts his Voysey designed country house up for sale Champion jockey Frankie Dettori is best known for his “flying dismounts” and for having won seven out of seven races at Ascot in 1996. He currently lives at Stetchworth on the Cambridgeshire-Suffolk border near Newmarket but is now selling his home there.
September 2, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks professional polo player Peter Webb: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks co-founder of Ochun, a members’ club for single people, Christina Knudsen: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 25, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The last letter from journalist James Foley Executed hostage James Foley devised a way of communicating with his family during his captivity. He dictated a letter to a fellow hostage about to be released. On Sunday, his family released the text of it on the Facebook page “Find James Foley”.
