Sir Alfred Herbert on Shooting
Sir Alfred Herbert (second from left) at a shoot in 1950 Sir Alfred loved the country pursuits of shooting and fishing . His greatest love was fishing, and he wrote a monograph on the subject in about 1935 which can be read here . He was also a fine shot and particularly loved grouse shooting on the moors of Scotland and the North of England. My father Patrick's Shooting Book also records Sir Alfred as a frequent guest at Litchfield (which of course is the estate next to Dunley). This monograph on Sir Alfred's shooting experience was written in about 1950 Of the three British game birds - grouse, partridge and pheasant - the grouse must, I think, take the first place in his home among the moors and mountains of the North. The red grouse is a truly wild creature found nowhere else but in these islands and those who are fortunate enough to enjoy his pursuit find themselves surrounded by some of the most delightful scenery in the country. The grouse may be shot be wal...