Sir Lionel Darell

Rat Catcher Baronet
By Iris Capps

The various images shown here give only a glimpse of Sir Lionel.  He gave himself the name 'Ratcatcher Baronet' as part of the title for his privately published biography.  In that book there is a photograph of Sir Lionel and others in the act of rat catching.

Sir Lionel was an active member of the community and many have memories of him.  Perhaps you could add some here?

Photo:Sir Lionel with his dog. Probably taken at Saul Lodge
Photo:Sir Lionel Darell, father of the Ratcatcher Baronet, with beagles possibly outside the Red Lion, Arlingham..
Photo:Outside Fretherene Court
Photo:The funeral: leaving Saul Lodge. Viv Taylor leading the horses, accompanied by George Ashby, Tom Limbrick, Mr Withers and Mr Turner.
Photo:The flowers laid out in tribute at Fretherne Church. Funeral Director, Bill Wood.
This gallery was added by Iris Capps on 22/03/2009.

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