Victoria Pearson

Analysis: The letter from Cork-born Stephen Moylan during the American War of Independence is the earliest known document to refer to 'The United States' The correspondence between Moylan and Reed suggests that their vision for their new country was evolving. Various terms for the new entity were in common usage among those leading the movement for American independence.

Skip to content November 01, 2025 By Victoria Pearson | Portrait by Hugh Stewart Ahead of the Ashes kicking off in Perth this month, the Australian cricket captain shares the places – and the coffee – he loves. Where’s your favourite place in the world? Harrogate in Yorkshire. It’s where my wife, Becky, is from so I’ve been going there at least once or twice a year for the past 12 years. It’s a very English town – it feels like you go back in time a bit.

From Celine to Prada and Stella McCartney, high fashion makes a case for working out in style. Exercise accoutrements are hardly a glamorous buy. Or so we thought – until luxury houses revitalised their approaches with craftsmanship and a healthy dose of monogramming. Gone are the days of rubbery dumbbells in shades of off-violet or teal. Flimsy mats that sand your skin during child’s pose are absent as well.