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Lord Berners, President of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Lord Berners, President of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Lord Berners, President of the Royal Agricultural Society of England - from a photograph by Mayall, 1858. In the Norfolk local shows, while resident on the paternal estates at Didlington, in Norfolk, Lord Berners carried out extensive improvements - reclaiming wastes, inclosing open fields, making plantations, doubling, and in many instances tripling, the produce of corn and the number of sheep and cattle on his farm. Lord Berners, on coming into possession of the Keythorpe estate, on which he at present resides, set vigorously to work to improve the agriculture of a district which was in a very backward condition - to drain thoroughly, to grow root crops, to encourage straight instead of crooked ploughing...Like most country gentlemen and eminent agriculturists, Lord Berners is a thorough sportsman. At Didlington, thirty years ago, he managed the falcons of his uncle, and is one of the last who has practised heron-hawking. As a foxhunter he was long a first-flight man in the pasture counties, and still maintains the reputation of a Norfolk man as a shot. His coverts establish the oft-disputed facts that plenty of foxes may always be found with plenty of pheasants for sport'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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[Caption] This photograph captures Lord Berners, the esteemed President of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, in 1858. The image, taken by the renowned photographer Mayall, showcases Lord Berners in his distinguished attire, exuding an air of authority and dedication to his agricultural pursuits. Lord Berners was a dedicated and innovative landowner, particularly during his time spent at Didlington in Norfolk. He undertook extensive improvements on his paternal estates, transforming wasteland into productive farmland through reclamation projects, enclosing open fields, and planting new forests. His efforts resulted in significant increases in corn and livestock production. Upon acquiring the Keythorpe estate, Lord Berners continued his agricultural advancements, focusing on drainage, root crop cultivation, and promoting straight ploughing techniques. His dedication to improving the agricultural landscape extended beyond his personal holdings, as he was known for his advocacy and leadership within the agricultural community. Lord Berners was not only a visionary farmer but also an avid sportsman. At Didlington, he managed the falcons of his uncle and was a skilled heron-hawker. As a foxhunter, he held a prominent position in the pasture counties and maintained a reputation as a proficient shot. His extensive coverts remain a testament to the coexistence of thriving wildlife populations and abundant game for sport. This photograph encapsulates Lord Berners' commitment to agriculture and his passion for the rural traditions of his time. His legacy continues to inspire and influence agricultural practices and the appreciation for the connection between the land, its stewards, and the natural world.
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