Master of Fox Hounds

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Master of Fox Hounds

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

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional fox hunting in the English countryside during the 1930s. The image features Major Sir George Meyrick (1885-1960), Master of Fox Hounds for the New Forest Hunt, expertly leading his horse and hounds through a wooded area. Dressed in the formal attire of a foxhunter, Sir George cuts an authoritative figure as he addresses his pack, preparing them for the hunt. The hounds, eager and alert, surround him, their noses to the ground, sensing the scent of their quarry. The New Forest Hunt, one of the oldest in the country, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Hunting with hounds was a popular pastime among the English aristocracy, and the tradition continued well into the 20th century. This photograph, taken in 1932, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the pursuit of the fox was a cherished rural pastime. The New Forest, with its diverse landscape of heathland, woodland, and open countryside, provided the perfect terrain for this traditional sport. The image also serves as a reminder of the close bond between man and hound, a bond that has endured for centuries. The photograph's composition, with Sir George and his hounds framed against the backdrop of the forest, creates a sense of timelessness and nostalgia, transporting us back to a simpler time in English history.

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