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.
December 18, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Goat, peacock and sheep killer Larysa Switylik is an evil, disgrace; she even posed next to one of her ‘victims’ with a sex toy With 87,000 followers on Instagram and 17,000 followers on Twitter, television host Larysa Switlyk is someone one would imagine might be popular. Rightly, this vile scumbag of a woman is … Continue reading “Moron of the Moment – Larysa Switlyk”
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”
September 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Rising star female racing driver Jamie Chadwick puts ‘Bungling Bernie’ Ecclestone in his place and dismisses his ridiculous misogynist views The first ever female and youngest ever winner of the British GT Championship Jamie Chadwick was interviewed in The Guardian last weekend. Speaking to the paper’s Giles Richards, 19-year-old Chadwick criticized Bernie Ecclestone’s … Continue reading “Dwarfing Misogyny”
June 4, 2017
by General
Reclusive yet charming “leisure entrepreneur” Trevor Hemmings owns over 100 racehorses, lives primarily on the Isle of Man and generously funded the SAFE centre to help victims of sexual violence in Preston, Lancashire. This “publicity averse” self-made father of four’s Grand National winning horses have included Ballabriggs, Hedgehunter and Many Clouds and other assets … Continue reading “Trevor Hemmings CVO”
May 29, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
EXCLUSIVE – “Nationally important” Grade II* listed Berkshire mansion in 130 acres for sale for £26 million; its interior is yet to be renovated A Grade II* listed building capable of being reinstated as one of Britain’s finest country houses has just been placed on the market for £26 million. Benham Park – … Continue reading “Best in Britain”
May 25, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Scottish sporting estate, once home to Sir Walter Scott, for sale; it comes with nearly two miles of fishing on the River Tweed, 863 acres of land and seven houses The Scottish estate where Sir Walter Scott, Bt. (1771 – 1732) wrote his narrative poems Lay of the Minstrel and The Lady of the … Continue reading “An Epic Estate”
March 27, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Intolerance comes in many forms but the very worst kind is middle class hypocrisy In a week when Damien Hirst was told: “Go home!” by animal rights activists in Venice (who also dumped 40kg of dung outside where he is due to exhibit a non-animal related show at the Palazzo Grassi), I, myself, experienced … Continue reading “Bigots & Baseball Caps”
March 6, 2017
by Jon Vine
New contributor Jon Vine previews next week’s Cheltenham Festival There is no sound in sport that evokes more tension and excitement than the hooves of twenty equine athletes thundering around the final bend at Prestbury Park. Simply remembering all the great names who have bolted up the Cheltenham straight to claim Festival glory makes … Continue reading “The Excitement Builds”
January 31, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Saudi royal buys plane tickets so his hawks can fly (first class, of course) Nothing is insurmountable it seems: A Saudi royal, according to a Reddit user named @lensoo, was told a maximum of 6 birds of prey were allowed in the cabin on a Qatar Airways flight this week. His response? He … Continue reading “Picture of the Week – Come Fly With Hawks”
December 4, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
William Evans 12-bore commissioned by Sir Alec Guinness in 1959 to be auctioned; it cost just £95 new Sir Alec Guinness (1914 – 2000) was undoubtedly one of Britain’s finest ever actors. He is remembered for playing eight characters in Kind Hearts and Coronets in 1949 and also appeared in The Bridge on the … Continue reading “Kind Hearts and Box Ejectors”
September 17, 2016
by Kelly Double
Kelly Double suggests where to learn to shoot and where to stay within easy reach of London There’s seldom a diversion from city life as effective as a session of clay shooting. In the wake of Team GB’s Olympic successes and as the shooting season is getting underway, there’s never been a better time … Continue reading “Shoot and Stay”
March 13, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Garden shed capable of speeds of in excess of 70mph takes to the roads
December 3, 2015
by steepleadmin
Gold ceramic rugby boots made to mark Sir Gareth Edwards’ 60th birthday for sale
November 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Orvis marked thirty years on the British high street with a party at their flagship London store
July 20, 2015
by General
Despite describing himself as simply a “military brat”, New York based model Josh Truesdell has over 16,000 followers on Instagram
June 16, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
A £25,000 top hat suitable for a gent who wants to stand out at Royal Ascot
June 10, 2015
by General
Privileged and 6’3” tall, Princeton graduate Thomas Gilbert Jr. stands accused of the January 2015 slaying of his hedge fund manager father Thomas Gilbert Sr.
June 3, 2015
by steepleadmin
Trainer Victoria Haigh reports on recent events in French racing and on the prospects for Treve
May 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Running shoes in which Sir Roger Bannister became the first man to run a sub four-minute mile to be sold for £30,000 to £50,000 in the Christie’s ‘Out of the Ordinary’ sale
April 5, 2015
by General
Describing herself on Twitter as “London’s proper little madam”, there’s a lot more to Emma Sayle than meets the eye.
August 12, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Rolls-Royce hunting vehicle for sale for £198,000 Today marks the start of the grouse season and whilst the BBC gave far too much airtime to those who are anti this fine sport, we very much join with those celebrating the Glorious Twelfth. Suitable for someone heading off to the moors is an amazing Rolls-Royce … Continue reading “A Glorious Roller”
July 15, 2014
by steepleadmin
The Tout’s tips for The Open 2014 It’s that time of year again when the world’s best professional and amateur golfers turn up for the toughest tournament in golf. The crucial word is links play which is so different from every other top course that they play on.
July 9, 2014
by steepleadmin
The Steeple Times asks author of “Rowing Blazers” Jack Carlson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Creativity and persistence. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Aut viam inveniam aut faciam: “Either I shall find a … Continue reading “Jack Carlson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
June 18, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Older Range Rover Sport models targeted by cannabis growers Spotted recently by a reader in Parson’s Green in London, a pair of Range Rover Sports are telling of a trend that has spread throughout Britain: Especially prevalent in West Yorkshire – where at least 40 vehicles have been successfully targeted – gangs have been … Continue reading “Cannabis Sport”
April 8, 2014
by steepleadmin
The Tout’s tips for The Masters 2014 The Tout believes that picking the winner of The Masters is even harder than finding the winner The Grand National or managing to get a bed in a cell in a Liverpool police station on a Saturday night.
April 6, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
2012 Boat Race protestor Trenton Oldfield tweets ‘The Steeple Times’ Trenton Oldfield will only ever be remembered for one thing: wrecking the 2012 Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. Ahead of today’s race, this “activist” tweeted us to complain that we were “a little obsessed” with him. We can confirm that we are not in the slightest … Continue reading “Trenton bleats”
December 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with former English rugby union player and England captain Lewis Moody The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Family and friends who will always keep you grounded and honest “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? A man’s character … Continue reading “Lewis Moody: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
July 31, 2013
by The Tout
The Tout’s tips for Wednesday’s racing at Goodwood We’ve arrived at the mid summer festival to beat all others at Goodwood but without the heatwave and some of the ingredients that give Goodwood the pseudonym “Glorious”.
July 21, 2013
by The Tout
The Tout does it again With Mickelson having won The Open at 20/1, The Tout has pulled it off again.
July 9, 2013
by Fred Sculthorp
Our man in whites Fred Sculthorp looks ahead to this week’s Test cricket series, The Ashes The enemy are at the gates. The time has come. Tomorrow, two of the great sporting civilizations will clash in mankind’s most profound expression of physical and mental endurance- the five day Test match.
July 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Andy Murray’s place in history is much deserved If he’d lost he’d have been remembered as a “Scottish nearly man” but with his historic victory yesterday at Wimbledon, Andy Murray OBE became a “British superstar”.
May 26, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This American competitive swimmer has won 11 Olympic medals, been challenged to a swimming race by Prince Harry in Las Vegas and featured in a Funny or Die spoof with Sir Patrick Stewart and Simon Pegg. Known for his diamond-encrusted smile, Lochte trademarked the catchphrase “Jeah” in 2012 and of its meaning explained: “It means … Continue reading “Ryan Lochte (nicknames ‘Reezy’ and ‘The Lochtenator’)”
May 24, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
It’s quite simple. With a name like hers, this Oxford educated Liberal Democrat peer ought to be made the President of the Royal Horticultural Society.
April 30, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This London born rugby player’s mum learnt ‘The Knowledge’ and worked as a taxi driver so she could send him to a private school. Cipriani has no connection to the restaurant and hotel empire of the same name, but his model girlfriend, Kelly Brook, “sent a message” to him by dining at the London outpost … Continue reading “Danny Cipriani”
April 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The sale of a $125 million penthouse on the top three floors of The Pierre In London this week, the Evening Standard announced that a 50,000 square foot Grade I listed Regency house, 18 Carlton House Terrace, SW1 has gone on the market at £250,000,000. If it achieves this figure, it will become the … Continue reading “New York’s priciest pad”
April 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The sale of a Purdey gun engraved with a portrait of Baroness Thatcher Margaret Thatcher had many devoted followers and fans in her time as Prime Minister. Coal miners, in general, were not amongst them but some like Jimi Heselden OBE (1948 – 2010) used their redundancy payouts to make vast fortunes.
by Matthew Steeples
At the funeral of her grandmother, Baroness Thatcher, this young lady from Texas showed herself to be a “chip off the old block”. Her reading was composed and faultless and impressed the nation. She’s also said to be a talented sportswoman and there’s a most definite possibility she’ll take up the Iron Lady’s mantle in … Continue reading “Amanda Thatcher”
March 12, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Three out of four for our man, The Tout The first day of Cheltenham has been kind to our mysterious friend, The Tout. His predictions of Hurricane Fly to win the Champion Hurdle, Quevega in the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle and Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase all paid off … Continue reading “Trebled by The Tout”
March 11, 2013
by The Tout
The Tout’s tips for the Cheltenham Festival 2013 Finally, after a long and harsh winter we have arrived at the greatest show on earth for National Hunt fans. The Tout feels his blood pressure rise and a keen sense of anticipation as this week looms and now that it is upon us we are … Continue reading “The theatre of dreams and the home to real men and horses”
December 1, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Zach Topley reports on a Wellington College teacher who lost his battle with cancer who is now topping the iTunes chart Jimmy Higham, who sadly lost his battle with cancer last year, has soared through the iTunes download charts with a beautiful cover of Stevie Wonder’s Isn’t She Lovely. Higham, a Lancashire born teacher … Continue reading “Teacher tops charts with posthumous single”
November 8, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that Nadine Dorries is perhaps right to head for the jungle Don’t get me wrong: I think Nadine Dorries is an utter loon. For those who haven’t heard of her, she’s the MP for Mid-Bedfordshire and a bit of a mouthpiece. Her entry on our roll call attracted over 8,000 hits … Continue reading “Nad’s not that Mad”
September 27, 2012
by The Tout
The Tout’s predictions for the 2012 Ryder Cup We never miss an opportunity to pat ourselves on the back here and our last foray into golf tipping resulted in Ernie Els winning The Open at the rewarding odds of 40/1. We are not going to be offered such generous terms by our good friends … Continue reading “Firing up for the 2012 Ryder Cup”
