Ullswater, James William Lowther, Viscount

1855-1949

About the author

James William Lowther, 1st Viscount Ullswater, born in 1855, was a prominent British politician who served as Speaker of the House of Commons. His career was defined by his commitment to parliamentary decorum and procedure.

His literary contribution, Foxhunting on the Lakeland Fells, captures the essence of traditional British foxhunting, reflecting his personal passion for the sport and its cultural significance in rural England.

Lord Ullswater's influence extends into both the political realm, where he is remembered for his role in maintaining parliamentary order, and in documenting British cultural practices, contributing to the historical record of British rural life.