Foxhunt Collection

Huntsmen and foxhounds in a field. Date: 1960s

Fox Hunting party, Newlands, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria
A spectacular real photographic postcard showing a Fox Hunting party at Newlands, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, standing on the edge of a dramatic valley. Date: circa 1920s

Peckforton Wood, in the Cheshire Hunt area
View of Peckforton Wood, in the Cheshire Hunt area, with a hunt in progress. Date: 1936

Between Red Mile and Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle
View of the countryside between Red Mile and Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle in the distance, an area popular with the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire. Date: 1936

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century. Caingey Thornton in hunting pinks on Hercules, followed by Mr. Sponge on Multum in Parvo

Three hunt members, horses and foxhounds, Somerset
Three hunt members, horses and foxhounds in a field at Lea Hill, near Porlock, Somerset. Date: circa 1960s

South Devon Foxhounds, Cockington, near Torquay
South Devon Foxhounds with huntsmen and horses at Cockington, near Torquay, Devon, getting ready to set off. Date: circa 1960s

Sutton Ambion, Atherstone Hunt area, Leicestershire
View of Sutton Ambion, Leicestershire, in the Atherstone Hunt area, with a hunt in progress. Date: 1936

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Master of Fox Hounds
Major Sir George Meyrick (1885-1960), Master of Fox Hounds for the New Forest Hunt. Date: 1932

Hunt Meet at Hever Castle
The West Kent Foxhounds meeting at Hever Castle. Date: 1925

The Melton Hunt
Reproduction of a painting by Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878) of the Melton Hunt. Grant went on to be a celebrated portraitist. Date: circa 1830s

Woman in hunting outfit and mouse-grey carrick coat holding a whip, 1912 (stencil)
5892975 Woman in hunting outfit and mouse-grey carrick coat holding a whip, 1912 (stencil) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); (add.info)

A Victorian New Year card of a fox hunt with a huntsman
3604231 A Victorian New Year card of a fox hunt with a huntsman and his horse falling in the river, c.1880 (colour litho) by Griset

English tourists promenading in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, 19th century. French cuirassiers, ladies in crinolines stroll in the gardens. Mr

A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century. Riders in hunting pinks and a pack of foxhounds watch as the huntsman tries to regain control. One of Multum in Parvos going days

Huntsman in hunting pinks embracing a woman on a horse, 19th century. Mr. Sponge proposes marriage to Lucy during a fox hunt. The pack of foxhounds has lost the scent. Mr. Sponge declares himself

English gentleman and ladies announced before dinner in a grand house, 19th century. Mr Sponge in blue coat and white waistcoat, Amelia Jawleyford in blue satin

Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century. Facey Romford in green coat, and Lucy Somersville sidesaddle on her horse

Woman in lilac dress looking at herself in a mirror
Woman in lilac muslin silk dress with black velvet vest looking at herself in a mirror. Deshabille de mousseline de soie glycine drape et borde de fourrure, petite casaque de velours noir frappe

Over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335102 Over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Foxhunting, illustation from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335101 Foxhunting, illustation from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Waiting, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335114 Waiting, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Through the Undergrowth, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335111 Through the Undergrowth, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century
6337326 A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century)

Master of the South Devon Foxhounds Date: circa mid 1960s

Master of the Tiverton Stag Hounds. Date: 1961

Music cover, The Fox Hunt Galop, by James Gleadow
Music cover, The Fox Hunt Galop, composed by James Gleadow. 19th century

Nose to the Ground, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335108 Nose to the Ground, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Over the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335104 Over the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Red fox, Vulpes vulpes (Vulpes vulgaris). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Stagecoach, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky
Advertising showcard, Stagecoach, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

Illustration, A Leap in the Dark. first published 1838

Through the Hedgerow, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335113 Through the Hedgerow, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chasing a hare, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335112 Chasing a hare, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Crossing the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335109 Crossing the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hunting Scene (gouache on panel) (see 349143 for pair)
PNH349142 Hunting Scene (gouache on panel) (see 349143 for pair) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Crossing the Fields, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335110 Crossing the Fields, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Master and hounds, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335106 Master and hounds, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Scrambling over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335105 Scrambling over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A huntsman in hunting pinks joins others drinking and smoking before a hunt, 19th century
6337334 A huntsman in hunting pinks joins others drinking and smoking before a hunt, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century
6337321 Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century)

English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century
6337306 English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info.: English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence)

A Victorian greeting card of a fox hunt with a lone horse galloping away leaving
3604230 A Victorian greeting card of a fox hunt with a lone horse galloping away leaving the huntsman stranded, c.1880 (colour litho) by Griset

Two English gentlemen evaluating a horse in a paddock, 19th century
6337324 Two English gentlemen evaluating a horse in a paddock, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Two English gentlemen evaluating a horse in a paddock, 19th century)

Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century
6337322 Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century)

Following the Scent, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335103 Following the Scent, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Unleashing the Thrill of the Foxhunt: A Glimpse into a Timeless Tradition" Step into the enchanting world of foxhunting, where Huntsmen and their loyal foxhounds embark on exhilarating pursuits through picturesque landscapes. In Newlands, Keswick, nestled in the breathtaking Lake District of Cumbria, a grand Fox Hunting party unfolds. The air is filled with anticipation as horses and eager huntsmen prepare for an unforgettable adventure. But amidst this noble pursuit, unexpected moments arise. Picture a horse-drawn carriage careening through Peckforton Wood in Cheshire Hunt area, crashing dramatically through a shop window – an astonishing sight that will forever be etched in memory. In Somerset's rolling countryside, three hunt members astride majestic horses lead their devoted foxhounds on a spirited chase. Their unity and determination exemplify the deep bond between man and beast. Further south lies Cockington near Torquay - home to South Devon Foxhounds. Here, nature's beauty intertwines with tradition as riders gallop across open fields against a backdrop of stunning coastal vistas. Venturing to Sutton Ambion in Leicestershire's Atherstone Hunt area reveals yet another facet of this age-old pastime. Amidst lush greenery and undulating hillsides lies an idyllic scene where hunters converge before setting off on their quest for glory. Between Red Mile and Belvoir Castle stands proud testament to history itself - an emblematic location where generations have gathered to partake in this timeless sport. The Master of Fox Hounds presides over these gatherings with grace and authority while ensuring traditions are upheld. At Hever Castle's regal gates emerges yet another captivating spectacle - a vibrant Hunt Meet that unites enthusiasts from all walks of life under one common passion: chasing the elusive quarry together as one harmonious pack. The Melton Hunt epitomizes quintessential English charm, where riders adorned in hunting pinks traverse the countryside with elegance.