Mark Hedley
Editorial Director
Mark Hedley is Managing Director of Threadneedle Media, the publisher of Square Mile, Foodism, Escapism, HEDGE magazines, alongside The Waterside Inn magazine. He was part of the team that founded Square Mile 20 years ago – and his day-to-day job is editing the magazine. Originally, he began his career as a photographer but rapidly realised, like many great British sportsmen, he was more suited to sitting down. He has a passion for fine wine, fast cars and luxury travel – none of which he can afford, so it’s just as well he became the editor of a luxury lifestyle magazine.
Mark Hedley's articles
The Frederique Constant x seconde/seconde is off its face
Frederique Constant handed over the keys to its Slimline Moonphase Date Manufacture; French artist seconde/seconde took it for a drive
Published: Thursday 29th February 2024
Grantley Hall delivers Yorkshire dining at its best
When Mark Hedley left London, he had pangs for the food and drink scene he left behind – until he discovered Grantley Hall
Published: Monday 26th February 2024
Melanie Chester: “The wines were a lightning strike through my brain”
Award-winning winemaker Melanie Chester has worked all across Australia as well as Portugal’s Douro Valley. Now at the helm of Yarra Valley vineyard Giant Steps, she tells us what wine means to her
Published: Friday 23rd February 2024
Montcalm East brings the future to Old Street
The City Fringe’s most stylish hotel isn’t just a cool place to stay – it’s a creative hub in its own right
Published: Friday 16th February 2024
The Whisky Exchange launches a new spirits marketplace in style
The Whisky Exchange is launching a new marketplace platform, The Whisky Exchange Cabinet, allowing users to buy, sell and collect some of the world’s most exceptional bottles – including an exclusive 50-year-old release from The Glenlivet
Published: Thursday 15th February 2024
The wild calls, Lamborghini answers
A roadtrip to the French Alps in the middle of winter? Lamborghini’s Huracán Sterrato and Urus S reporting for duty
Published: Thursday 15th February 2024
Why The Angel at Hetton is the pride of the North
After a year of opening it had a Michelin star; within three, it took second place in the National Restaurant Awards. The Angel at Hetton may be a Yorkshire institution, but it’s certainly world class, says Mark Hedley
Published: Tuesday 30th January 2024
What makes the Aston Martin DB12 the world’s first Super Tourer?
Supercar or GT? With Aston Martin’s new DB12 you can have your cake and eat it, says Mark Hedley
Published: Monday 29th January 2024
Patricia Gucci: “I wanted to rekindle the family’s heritage”
Patricia Gucci was born in London before a jet-set life saw her working everywhere from the US to Asia. Given her background and experience, who better to create a luxury luggage company?
Published: Wednesday 20th December 2023
BMW has gone full Beast Mode with the XM Label Red
The XM Label Red is the most powerful production BMW ever made, but is it as scary as it looks? Mark Hedley finds out
Published: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Ember Locke brings bohemian beauty to Kensington
Ember Locke, Kensington is a new aparthotel that offers a beautiful bolthole from a busy trip to the capital
Published: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Face time: Patek Philippe's fitting tribute to Philippe Stern
Patek Philippe has launched the limited-edition Minute Repeater Alarm Ref 1938P-001 to celebrate the brand’s godfather, Philippe Stern
Published: Thursday 16th November 2023
French watch brand YEMA launches new Superman Bronze with in-house calibre
After three years of development, French watch brand YEMA presents its latest Superman watch – and you can get in on the action at the Kickstarter stage
Published: Monday 13th November 2023
Le Clarence delivers a masterclass in l’art de vivre
Paris fine-dining restaurant Le Clarence is designed to make you feel right at home, says Mark Hedley. (Particularly if you live in a French chateau and are married to a two Michelin-starred chef.)
Published: Friday 10th November 2023
Martin Murray: “We had a simple goal of making our favourite gin”
From chemical engineering to an offshore oil rig via the nuclear industry, Martin Murray has not had the most conventional of journeys into distilling. But at Dunnet Bay Distillers, he’s found his calling
Published: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Charlie Stein: “I’m a huge fan of South African wine.”
Charlie Stein, son of Rick Stein, is responsible for all wine lists across the Stein restaurants and online wine shop. We caught up with him to find out about how and why he got into the wine trade
Published: Monday 30th October 2023
The Ampersand Hotel is your gateway to the Royal Borough
Gin & Tonic. M&S. Kensington & Chelsea. Lots of good things are joined by an ampersand – and the boutique Ampersand hotel is waiting to be your doorway to the Royal Borough
Published: Thursday 19th October 2023
Breguet launches new exhibition at Frieze London
Breguet continues its partnership with contemporary art fair Frieze with Somi Sim’s ‘Resisting Time’ exhibition. See it for yourself at Frieze London until 15 October
Published: Friday 13th October 2023
Jon Pritchard: “The watch industry gets under your skin.”
After a life-changing accident, Jon Pritchard left the Royal Navy and followed his first passion for watches. The experienced retailer tells us when it comes to picking your next timepiece, keep your mind open
Published: Friday 6th October 2023
Vacheron Constantin has teamed up with The Met in New York
Vacheron Constantin and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art have launched an alliance to help preserve knowledge and skills