local_library Fox Hunting Recollections Fox-hunting recollections by Sir Reginald Graham. Sir Reginald H Graham 1907 243 Expand ⏷ Sir Reginald Henry Graham, 8th Baronet (1835 to 1920). Published by Eveleigh Nash in 1907. Contents Includes: The Beaufort Hunt; The Burton Hunt; The Cotswold Hunt; The New Forest Hunt; The Tedworth Hunt; The Hurworth Hunt. From the text: After the Deer Removal Act of 1851 the red deer were ordered to be destroyed, and Captain Buckworth Powell of Foxlease, with Mr. Hay Morant of Brockenhurst Park, were some of the first to start a few couples to hunt them. Then Mr. Grantley Berkeley, with two or three bloodhounds, killed a few, and they all gradually disappeared. Read Book
local_library Sporting Reminiscences Of Hampshire From 1745 To 1862 A record of sporting achievemnets from cricket to hunting. ASOP 1862 397 Expand ⏷ Preface: The following book is an annual register of the principal sporting events that have taken place in the county of Hants during the last century. The information has in a great measure been derived from private diaries, and has been communicated by many old sportsmen still living. The Author is also greatly indebted to the Editors of BelVs Life and the Hants Chronicle for allowing him free access to their back files. Read Book
Book Review - An Old Woman's Outlook In a Hampshire Village (1892) Book Review - An Old Woman's Outlook In a Hampshire Village (1892) An Old Woman's Outlook is a book of essays, one for each month of the year, on different aspects of life in Otterbourne and nearby...
Topographical and Statistical Description of The County of Hants Topographical and Statistical Description of The County of Hants A detailed desciption of Roads and their condition in 1819. Plus a list of Rivers and Lakes. Towns are detailed along with local industry, mining,...
Ponies Past and Present Ponies Past and Present Sir Walter Gilbey (1831 to 1914) Introduction: The early history of the horse in the British Islands is obscure. The animal is not indigenous...
Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 2 Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 2 Volume 2, Surnames M to Z. Couples wishing to marry in England had to swear in an allegation that there were no impediments to the marriage when...
Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 1 Hampshire Allegations For Marriage Licences, Winchester Vol 1 Volume 1, Surnames A to L. Couples wishing to marry in England had to swear in an allegation that there were no impediments to the marriage when...
How to Choose a Horse How to Choose a Horse Introduction: How to Choose a Horse, or, Selection Before Purchase, has been written as a guide to those who are compelled to purchase a Horse in...
The Family Topographer, Antient and Present The Family Topographer, Antient and Present Hampshire Details: ● Situation and Extent ● Ancient State and Remains ● Present State and Appearance ● Seats ● Populations as of 1821 ●...
Songs Of Lymington Vol 2 Songs Of Lymington Vol 2 Songs Of Lymington Vol 2 by Henry Doman (1820 to 1885). Book Introduction: A year or two ago into the world an unpretentious book of song...