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 10, 2019
by General
James Stunt shares advice on how to achieve success via his social media account and interacts with his followers by answering questions live In a move that shows he’s quite the opposite of how the vicious Daily Mail wrongly and biasedly portrays him, James Stunt has recently decided to share his thoughts on art, … Continue reading “Sharing Stunt”
January 21, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests the ‘Daily Mail’ simply conformed to type in attacking James Stunt on his birthday ‘The Daily Fail’ is always capable of conforming to type. In deciding to attack James Stunt on his very own birthday, this cowardly rag went too far. That they alleged that a successful businessman couldn’t afford … Continue reading “Birthday Bigots”
December 19, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
James Stunt shares his views on his ex-wife and her family, Lord Rothermere and others who’ve caused him ill – be prepared to be surprised at what he has to say In a 12:28 minute video uploaded to YouTube, James Stunt has produced a Christmas missive in which he shares his thoughts on his … Continue reading “Yuletide Stunt”
December 16, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Brexiteers in yellow vests shockingly take pride in blocking an ambulance from Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital on Westminster Bridge Yesterday, Leave.EU’s official Twitter account proudly shared a video of Brexiteers in yellow vests blocking the road on Westminster Bridge. Aside from declaring that “this is what happens when the establishment ignores the … Continue reading “Leave Ambulances Alone”
December 15, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples salutes James Stunt for taking to social media to call out the crown prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman over the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi James Stunt is a gentleman not afraid to mince his words and now, using the power of social media, he has taken to Instagram and YouTube … Continue reading “Stunt slays bin Salman”
September 16, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Actor Dudley Sutton – AKA ‘Lovejoy’s’ Tinker – passes away aged 85 shortly after giving an interview lauding the NHS The talented actor and regular at the Chelsea Arts Club, Dudley Sutton sadly died yesterday after a short battle with cancer. Best known for playing Tinker Dill in the brilliant BBC comedy-drama series … Continue reading “The Talented Tinker”
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”
April 10, 2017
by John Carlson-Nobel
New contributor John Carlson-Nobel takes a look at Velapp, an edit-as-you-shoot app for video footage Velapp will change the way you use your mobile. It is an app that can film video footage and put together a finished edit of the best parts in one click. It is easy to use and the results … Continue reading “Viewing Velapp”
December 1, 2016
by General
Video of teenager climbing New York’s tallest landmarks is a must watch Justin Casquejo is a teenager who is utterly fearless. The 18-year old from Weehawken, New Jersey was sentenced to 30 days of community service, ordered to attend counselling and forced to write a 1,200 word essay in 2014 after climbing to the … Continue reading “Video of the Week – The Spirit of the Daredevil”
October 1, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Sir Benjamin Slade films a promotional video for his wedding venue; it features a terrier driving his Bentley Maunsel House is a wedding venue in Somerset. It is owned by the somewhat eccentric Sir Benjamin Slade and to promote it he recently commissioned a promotional video to be made. Shared on YouTube, the … Continue reading “Video of the Week – Wedding Dogs”
March 26, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Two extremely opulent ex-Sultan of Brunei Rolls-Royces offered for sale
December 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
British comedian dubs Donald Trump and attempts to make him sound sophisticated
June 30, 2015
by General
Paris Hilton given the shock of her life by Egyptian prankster
June 4, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Shia LaBeouf might be nuts but his motivational video truly should strike a chord
June 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
An American election contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton would most definitely be something to relish
by General
With over 66,000 followers on Twitter, Stinson Hunter is a self-styled online crime fighter.
May 20, 2015
by General
Model and rapper Ben Fiberesima worked for brands including Tom Ford, Calvin Klein and Nike before turning to fraud.
March 22, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that it is time for the courts and press to consider anonymity in reporting sensitive cases more carefully
January 1, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
MyCloudtag is a training companion that will improve your health and fitness levels
October 5, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
George Monbiot film showing the consequences of reintroducing wolves into the Yellowstone National Park is a ‘must watch’ Shared on Facebook by both filmmaker Ellen Perry and financier turned vintner Michael Polenske, a video named “How wolves change rivers” is a 4:33 minute “must watch”.
September 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that David Cameron needs to show his hand Yesterday, David Cameron attended the wedding of his wife’s half-brother, Jake Astor. Unlike others, we have no problem with that but at a time when Isis have beheaded a British hostage and when the Union teeters on a knife-edge, many have called for … Continue reading “Where is David Cameron?”
August 28, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Car dealer Andy Lee House faces jail after wrecking a Bugatti Veyron In November 2009, Andy Lee House, an American car dealer, thought he’d come up with the perfect scam when he decided to crash a 2006 Bugatti Veyron worth £603,332 ($1 million) into a swamp in East Texas. His scheme – which he … Continue reading “Wally of the Week: Andy Lee House”
August 27, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples urges readers to consider what good your donation will actually do before rushing to take the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’
August 24, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Range Rover Chassis #001 to be auctioned at The Salon Privé sale by Silverstone Auctions on 4th September Today, Range Rovers are the favourite vehicles of everyone ranging from the Queen to Kim Kardashian but the first Range Rover produced was a far more simple vehicle. It is to be auctioned at The Salon … Continue reading “Range One”
August 19, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Shrimpy’s: A ridiculous restaurant that refuses to take cash Shrimpy’s on London’s Regent’s Canal has become the first cashless restaurant in the UK and whilst we have no objection to people using apps and cards to pay for their purchases, banning payment with real, solid money is just ridiculous.
by Matthew Steeples
Two journalists call for “no more ice bucket challenges” You’ve surely seen it on your Facebook timeline or received a YouTube video of some celebrity dousing themselves in ice water. The ALS Association’s challenge to pour ice water over yourself or donate $100 has certainly gone viral but Will Oremus of Slate and Arielle … Continue reading “#noicebucketchallenge”
August 3, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks asks independent film producer Jonathan Sothcott: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
January 24, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
A Mercedes-Benz driver comes to regret taking on an old lady Our Video of the Week had to be of an old lady who dealt with an aggressive driver appropriately.
August 13, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Bebo “wipes the slate clean” In July, we reported that Michael Birch had bought back Bebo – a social networking website that he sold for $850 million in 2008 – for just $1 million. Last week, he announced plans to completely revitalise the site.
June 2, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Coronation Sixty years ago today, Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty The Queen. Today we at The Steeple Times join with the nation in celebrating this historic moment.
March 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The launch of the 2014 Range Rover Sport Tomorrow, 26th March 2013 at 7.30pm EDT, the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be unveiled at the 113th New York Motor Show. In a departure from the traditional way in which cars are launched, Land Rover have drafted in James Bond star Daniel Craig … Continue reading “Video of the week: Bond’s Range”
March 10, 2013
by steepleadmin
Travel writer Sarah Tucker shares her views on Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful women who have given birth to little gems. I feel a bit like a travel writer stating: “The people here are all very friendly” when I write that, because although it’s mostly true, it’s not always true. … Continue reading “The truth about Mother’s Day”
March 9, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This child star has morphed via a stint on the Disney Channel and in boy band ‘N Sync into an internationally known singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, dancer and businessman.
November 23, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This Californian became a child star to help solve the financial woes of his family. He excelled in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and received a $15 million cheque for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Aside from acting, he’s been in relationships with Carey Mulligan, Isabel Lucas and Megan Fox but it is bar brawls … Continue reading “Shia LaBeouf”
November 4, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This British singer-songwriter was born in Colombo, Sir Lanka whilst her father was there working for Kodak. Influenced by Elton John and Kate Bush, she began her career touring with Bobby Womack but it was her 1991 single, “Promise Me,” that catapulted Craven into the big time. After a period raising a family, she’s now … Continue reading “Beverley Craven”
October 25, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The Queen’s life in 3 minutes and 24 seconds This week we must thank Dan Large for having alerted us to an amazing YouTube video showing Her Majesty The Queen’s life in 3 minutes and 24 seconds. Created by “an old retired guy who likes to play with computers” named “HerBunk” and using … Continue reading “Video of the Week: The Queen morphs”
October 20, 2012
by steepleadmin
Charles Mitford Cust tells of the breakdancing stoats at Bears Rock Apparently the 2012 “Braun Battle of the Year” breakdance championship is underway and the coolest movers are strutting their stuff right now down in Montpelier, France. “B-boying” or “breakdancing” as we recognise it today is a relatively new dance style which can … Continue reading “Breakdancing stoats”
October 16, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The bonfire sale of a monster of a mansion that has had a $15 million price reduction A property was first built at 10425 West Sunset Boulevard in Lower Bel Air, Los Angeles in 1936. Here, in this most exclusive of districts, the homes of the prosperous residents are hidden from view and this … Continue reading “Tarred by Paparazzi”
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?”
September 5, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
George W. does a mean Dr. Evil impression George W. Bush is a man who most of our readership no doubt loathe. Most people know that I take an utterly different view and like the historian Andrew Roberts believe that history will remember him and Tony Blair far more favourably. Our video of … Continue reading “Video of the week: Bush does Dr. Evil”
August 19, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Reliving the days of steam The second in our series of videos of the week for The Steeple Times comes from Rex Leyland who filmed it whilst on Kew Bridge on Friday evening. In a week when great change was announced on the West Coast Mainline and with further revelations in this morning’s … Continue reading “Video of the week: Full steam ahead”
August 13, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A bunch of utter loons get beaten by a bull After the euphoria of the Olympics, we at The Steeple Times very much enjoyed receiving a video clip from Rex Leyland this morning. Leyland assured me that it will be remembered as one of the “video[s] of the year” in the email’s title … Continue reading “Video of the week: A load of old bull”
June 7, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A descendant of the Aga Khan and the grandson of Rita Heyworth. Gregarious and witty Embiricos was passionate about flying and worked for Virgin Atlantic. His departure came far too soon.
May 23, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A review of Arthur’s Cafe, Kingsland Road, E8 Arthur Woodham was born on Christmas Day 1927. He and his family have run a traditional British café in Kingsland Road, Dalston since 1935. Arthur is a truly fascinating gent who likes and maintains a routine. I met him at La Brasserie in South Kensington … Continue reading “Arthur’s delight”
May 18, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The founder of the world’s first boutique hotel moved to London in 1962 with just £10 to her name. She’s acted with Anton Rodgers in Zodiac and was in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service but it as a designer of global repute that she is best known. Married to Sir … Continue reading “Anouska Hempel (Lady Weinberg)”
