The Black and white days of hunting

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Yes quoted from The Percy I saw that too.

I have been in touch With Mr Calvert Director from Bamburgh Castle and he thinks they maybe The Percy Hunt, as that is who hunts through the castle.
 
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Simsar,

I would hope that this modest post of mine wont be seen as a hijack, but I've just bought a half leather bound copy of Lionel Edwards "A Leicester-shire Sketch book".

The pencil work, contained within, is breath taking. I feel such anger, towards those who would prevent hounds, horses, and man too, from following an entirely natural instinct.

The book cost a great deal of money. Don't care, but what would I give for an original Edwards pencil work? Does anyone know of any?

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This is what I mean.

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Tried to sell on ebay no one wanted it.
 
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Simsar said:
This is what I mean.

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Tried to sell on ebay no one wanted it.
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I've been offered a copy for £120. Perhaps not quite as well read, as yours, but it's still a delight, I'm sure. I'm not going to tell you what I paid for the Leicester-shire copy! It's 80 years old and mint. The work, contained within, made it worth every penny!!

I would love to find examples of Edwards original work, as in his pencil work. Does anyone have any of them?

Alec.
 
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there used to be a chap who hunted with us who dealt in "sporting Literature" in particular old hunting books. Sadly he died 2 or 3 years ago, but it's possible that someone has taken on the business. His name was Richard (Dick) Barry.
 
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I'm a sucker for old hunting books too! I have to admit I can't afford top notch copies but as long as they're complete I don't mind too much. They make fascinating reading and have taught me a lot too.
One of our most treasured pictures is a small copy of one that was 'made' just half a mile away from here by Loinel Edwards no less; even better, OH's aunt would take him a flask of tea and cake in the afternoon as his 'spot' was just along from her cottage. It was later made into a Christmas card for the person that commissioned it and one was sent to her as a thank you. The lane has very little changed and it is still a favourite crossing place for foxes. I'll scan it in after the weekend for you, I love it not only because it's a great painting but because of the personal family history to it too.
 
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think that's a brilliant idea...

not strictly in b/w as it was taken in colour... but how does this do for starters? taken early March 2010, snow was just melting and this was our first day back.
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ETA - sorry it's so huge!!
 
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The technical report of the photo's for those that are interested.

William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson-Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong1
M, #52195, b. 3 May 1863, d. 16 October 1941

William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson-Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong|b. 3 May 1863\nd. 16 Oct 1941|p5220.htm#i52195|John William Watson|d. 30 Jan 1909|p1949.htm#i19481|Margaret Godman Fitzpatrick|d. 18 Aug 1922|p1949.htm#i19482|Sir William H. Watson||p1950.htm#i19496|Anne Armstrong|d. 1 Jun 1828|p1950.htm#i19495|Patrick P. Fitzpatrick||p1949.htm#i19483||||

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William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson-Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong was born on 3 May 1863 at 65 Eccleston Square, London, England.1 He was baptised at St. Gabriel's Church, Warwick Square, London, England.1 He was the son of John William Watson and Margaret Godman Fitzpatrick.1 He married, firstly, Winifreda Jane Adye, daughter of General Sir John Miller Adye and Mary Cordelia Stopford, on 15 June 1889 at St. Saviour's Church, St. George Hanover Square, London, England.1 He married, secondly, Beatrice Elizabeth Cowx, daughter of Jonathan Cowx and Elizabeth Soward, on 31 August 1916 at Rothbury Parish Church, Rothbury, Northumberland, England.1 He married, thirdly, Kathleen England, daughter of Reverend Charles Thorpe England and Lucy Taylor, on 7 October 1935 at Rothbury Parish Church, Rothbury, Northumberland, England.1 He died on 16 October 1941 at age 78.2
William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson-Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong was baptised with the name of William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson.1 He was educated between 1877 and 1882 at Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England.1 He was educated between 1882 and 1885 at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1885 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).1 On 1889 his name was legally changed to William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson-Armstrong by Royal Licence.1 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Northumberland Hussars.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1899.1 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Northumberland.1 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws (D.C.L.) by Durham University, Durham, County Durham, England.1 He was an honorary Freeman of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.1 He was created 1st Baron Armstrong, of Bamburgh and Cragside, co. Northumberland [U.K.] on 4 August 1903.1
Children of William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson-Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong and Winifreda Jane Adye







Kathleen England1
F, #52206, b. 12 August 1898, d. 1970

Kathleen England|b. 12 Aug 1898\nd. 1970|p5221.htm#i52206|Reverend Charles Thorpe England||p5221.htm#i52207|Lucy Taylor||p1949.htm#i19486|||||||Luke Taylor||p1949.htm#i19487||||

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Kathleen England was born on 12 August 1898 at Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Reverend Charles Thorpe England and Lucy Taylor.1 She married, firstly, William Henry Armstrong Fitzpatrick Watson-Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong, son of John William Watson and Margaret Godman Fitzpatrick, on 7 October 1935 at Rothbury Parish Church, Rothbury, Northumberland, England.1 She married, secondly, Lorne Campbell-Robson on 18 February 1947.3 She died in 1970.3
As a result of her marriage, Kathleen England was styled as Baroness Armstrong on 7 October 1935. From 7 October 1935, her married name became Watson-Armstrong.1 From 18 February 1947, her married name became Campbell-Robson.
 
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Just thought I would bring all of these photo's back for those that hadn't seen them. Sorry for those of you that are bored of them. xxxxxxxx

PS the grey will be autumn hunting this year.
 
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Wonderfull Photos Simsar! I have some b&ws from the time my grandmother hunted in the 1920s....she caused quite a turn when she showed up in breeches (very daring!) and rode astride (shocking!). Must root them out. Funny thing was that the horse she regularly rode is the spit of my current fellow -even down to his blaze - I wonder did he share the same attitude ;)
 
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Fiagai said:
Wonderfull Photos Simsar! I have some b&ws from the time my grandmother hunted in the 1920s....she caused quite a turn when she showed up in breeches (very daring!) and rode astride (shocking!). Must root them out. Funny thing was that the horse she regularly rode is the spit of my current fellow -even down to his blaze - I wonder did he share the same attitude ;)
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Please put them on.
 
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