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JOHN MYTTON To win a bet that he could outride a friend this eccentric squire took a short cut through a lake despite the fact he couldnt swim. Date: 1796 - 1834
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1796 1834 Daredevil Eccentric Fact Fool Friend Hardy Mytton Squire Swim Short
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This intriguing photograph print depicts the daring exploits of John Mytton, the eccentric squire of Innerope, Shropshire, England, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The scene captures Mytton's attempt to win a bet with a friend by taking a shortcut through a lake, despite his inability to swim. Dressed in a heavy greatcoat and wearing a fashionable jacket, Mytton is shown confidently riding his horse through the water, with his friend and onlookers watching from the shore. The bet, a common pastime among the landed gentry of the time, was likely a display of bravado and one-upmanship. Mytton's reckless behavior, however, was not uncharacteristic of the eccentric squire. Known for his love of danger and adventure, Mytton was a daredevil who relished taking risks, no matter the potential consequences. The photograph print captures the excitement and tension of the moment, with the choppy water and ominous clouds in the background adding to the sense of drama. The onlookers, some with expressions of concern, others of amusement, add to the tableau, making this a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era. This scene, which took place between 1796 and 1834, is a testament to the spirit of competition and the thrill of taking risks that defined the lives of the landed gentry during this period. It also serves as a reminder of the often-eccentric and unconventional behavior that characterized the lives of the wealthy elite of the time.
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