John Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background to all his major works of fiction.
Richard Jefferies
Coate farm in 1896. The roof was originally thatched.
Jefferies in 1872
Monument to Richard Jefferies in Salisbury Cathedral
Sir Walter Besant was an English novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant.
Walter Besant
Sir Walter Besant memorial near the Waterloo Bridge