Tag: british-heroes
Icons March 2020
Lure of Duty: The Extraordinary Life of an Immortal Soldier
In the early stages of his military career, Adrian Carton de Wiart took hits in the ankle, hip, skull and ear, and he tore off his own fingers when a doctor refused to amputate them. We revisit Issue 40 of The Rake to discover it’s a good thing bodily trauma was so much to de Wiart’s taste, for his adventures had barely begun…
Icons October 2017
The Top 10 British Heroes in Fiction
We list the greatest rakes ever to appear in British literature, print and cinema, from Sherlock Holmes to Robin Hood.
Icons October 2017
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes may not be as obvious a British hero as James Bond, but what he lacks in charm and sexual prowess, he more than makes up for with open-mindedness and sharp intellect.
Icons October 2017
Strike a Pose: 9 Iconic British Supermodels
What defines a supermodel? Someone who could rival the brands they front in renown, personality and wealth – and these British women are some of the most notable in the world.
Icons October 2017
Princess Diana: The Royal Rebel
The most maverick of rebellious royals, Princess Diana changed what it meant to be a member of Britain’s most famous family, tearing up the rulebook and becoming a cultural icon in the process.
Style October 2017
Celluloid Style: Get Carter
Nick Scott uncovers why Michael Caine’s wardrobe in Get Carter is as enduringly relevant as the noir thriller’s plot is gritty.
Icons October 2017
Ruling the Wavelengths: How Britain Defined Popular Music
Without even a sideways glance at a certain Merseyside foursome – but with one eye on that unstoppable institution, The Rolling Stones – our man attempts to discover the secrets to the UK’s ongoing clout in the global popular music arena…
Icons October 2017
Oliver Reed: The Best Bond We Never Had
Oliver Reed was an eloquent dyslexic, charming sexist and high-souled jester. Today, the most interesting leading men evoke the spirit of some of his savage paradoxes.
Code October 2017
An Ode to British Heroes
This month The Rake will celebrate the best of British, from fictional characters and fashion designers to military heroes and musicians.
