Naturalist and photographer. Born in Enfield. He produced over fifty wildlife films. Our photograph shows him with badgers which he domesticated.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Naturalist and photographer. Born in Enfield. He produced over fifty wildlife films. Our photograph shows him with badgers which he domesticated.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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