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Photograph of the Shorthorn steer, "Gentleman John" standing in a field in the early 20th century. His sire was "Ajax" (80320) and he was bred by John Rose of Millcraig, Alness and is the property of Peter Dunn of Pasture House, Sigglesthorne, Hull. The text beneath the image notes the steers age, weight and prizes at various stock shows.

Scope and Contents This dark red Notebook is annotated with Lyell's name, address at 73 Harley Street, London. The Notebook documents work based along the coast of Norfolk, as Lyell travels with Mary [presumed as she is not mentioned], Buckley and his nephew Leonard Lyell - who is credited with observations and finds. From Norfolk, they head to Hull and Withernsea. In this Notebook, not every page is numbered. This Notebook contains sections where Buckley describes their field work, recording observations like...