Culling Collection

Farmer with fox
A farmer, gamekeeper or farm worker with a dead fox he has shot. Date: c.1935

Two men with dogs, hunting badgers in a wood. Date: circa 1820

Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving)
1107452 Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimping at the Mouth of the Thames)

Mariners hunting polar bears in the Arctic ocean in the early 17th century. From a 17th century work by an unidentified artist

Hunting The Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) In The Arctic Circle During The Late 19Th Century. Two Cubs Defend The Body Of Their Mother Which Has Been Shot

Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1827

Hugh Culling Eardley Childers - British and Australian Liberal statesman (18271896). Part of Box 63 Boswell collection. Celebrities of the day. Date: circa 1885

Hugh Childers
HUGH CULLING EARDLEY CHILDERS statesman Date: 1827 - 1896

Hugh Childers Cartoon
HUGH CULLING EARDLEY CHILDERS statesman, caricatured by Punch as Mars. Date: 1827 - 1896

Sir Richard Baggalay Ph
SIR RICHARD BAGGALLAY lawyer and statesman Date: 1816 - 1888

Hce Childers / Vanity Fair
HUGH CULLING EARDLEY CHILDERS British politician Date: 1827 - 1896

Cattle farming, unloading cull dairy cows from livestock trailer, Brock Livestock Market, Lancashire, England, March

Cattle farming, loading cull dairy cows onto livestock trailer, Barton, Lancashire, England, March

Domestic Sheep, flock, with cull cows, standing in pens at livestock market, Chelford Livestock Market, Cheshire, England, March

Dive guide culling Pacific lionfish which have infested the Caribbean, Dominica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Livestock market, cull dairy cow, looking out from livestock lorry at market, Darlington Auction Mart, Darlington, County Durham, England, October

Destruction-Seal Cull Pit containing " harvested" carcasses of Northern Fur Seal / Pribilof Island

Aleut men with clubs, killing Northern Fur Seals (Callorhinus ursinus) as part of subsistence hunt, St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, U.S.A

Avian flu containment, conceptual art
Avian flu control, conceptual computer artwork. Quarantine and culling of infected birds can help to slow or prevent the spread of the disease

Hugh C E Childers / Hornet
Hugh Culling Eardley Childers Statesman

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"Culling: A Historical Perspective on the Art of Selective Elimination" In this captivating collection of images, we delve into the multifaceted concept throughout history. From a farmer with a fox to mariners hunting polar bears, these snapshots offer glimpses into the diverse contexts in which culling has been practiced. The first image takes us to a rural setting, where a farmer confronts a cunning fox. This scene represents the necessity for farmers to protect their livestock by selectively removing predatory threats from their land. Moving forward in time, we encounter an intriguing illustration depicting a kangaroo battue from 1880. Here, we witness how culling was employed as a means of population control and resource management in Australia's unique ecosystem. Shifting gears dramatically, our attention is drawn to Richard I (1157-99), known as the Lionheart, who mercilessly massacres captives in reprisal. This chilling depiction reminds us that throughout history, it has been used as an act of vengeance or punishment. Next up are two men with dogs hunting badgers in a wood—a glimpse into traditional practices aimed at preserving agricultural lands and protecting crops from underground pests. Venturing further into maritime territory, we discover shrimping at the mouth of Thames—an activity that involves selective harvesting while ensuring sustainable fishing practices through controlled culls. Amongst these historical illustrations emerges Hugh Culling Eardley Childers—an influential figure whose name echoes his commitment to public service. His contributions remind us that "cull" can also refer metaphorically to selecting individuals for important roles based on merit and expertise. As our journey continues through time and space, we stumble upon mariners hunting polar bears in the Arctic Ocean during the early 17th century. These brave souls risked their lives for survival amidst harsh conditions while recognizing that responsible culling could help maintain balance within fragile ecosystems.