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Mytton Collection

In the early 1900s, Mytton was a name that echoed through the quaint town of Newtown, Wales

Background imageMytton Collection: Fox Hunting / Accident

Fox Hunting / Accident
A hunting accident - " A squire-trap, by jove", cries Mytton, " a little more and I should have done it" ! English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) takes a tumble

Background imageMytton Collection: Shavington Day / Hunting

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

Background imageMytton Collection: Mytton / Short Cut Home

Mytton / Short Cut Home
The seat of John Mytton (1796- 1834), the eccentric English squire of Halston, Shropshire. The view is from the back showing a circular garden and extensive parkland. Date: 1820s

Background imageMytton Collection: Mytton Rides Bear

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Background imageMytton Collection: MYTTON LOSES WINNINGS

MYTTON LOSES WINNINGS
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) homeward bound one evening from Doncaster falls asleep while counting his winnings - thus many bank- notes were blown away & lost. Date: 1820s

Background imageMytton Collection: MYTTON / SHORT CUT HOME

MYTTON / SHORT CUT HOME
JOHN MYTTON To win a bet that he could outride a friend this eccentric squire took a short cut through a lake despite the fact he couldnt swim. Date: 1796 - 1834

Background imageMytton Collection: Mytton early 1900s

Mytton early 1900s

Background imageMytton Collection: Mytton

Mytton

Background imageMytton Collection: Newtown Football Team, Wales

Newtown Football Team, Wales: Lloyd, Harper, Goodwin, Townsend, Worthington, Stokes, Morgan, Pryce-Jones, Pryce-Jones, Mytton, Parry, Chapman, Tucker. 1890s

Background imageMytton Collection: MYTTON AS HWAYMAN

MYTTON AS HWAYMAN
JOHN MYTTON After dining at Halston House the doctor & clergyman are held-up at gun-point by Mytton disguised as a smock-wearing highwayman. What a lark! Date: 1796 - 1834

Background imageMytton Collection: GAMING DEN / MYTTON

GAMING DEN / MYTTON
A hell of a row in a hell. Mytton shows fight. A brawl breaks out amongst some high- spirited gents in a gaming den. Included is the eccentric squire John Mytton (1796-1834) Date: 1820s

Background imageMytton Collection: JUMPING A TOLLGATE

JUMPING A TOLLGATE
Eccentric English John Mytton (1796-1834) attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper & doubtless his passenger. Date: 1820s

Background imageMytton Collection: MYTTONS JUMPS TOLLGATE

MYTTONS JUMPS TOLLGATE
Eccentric English John Mytton (1796-1834) attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper & doubtless his passenger. Date: 1820s

Background imageMytton Collection: MYTTON DRIVES CARRIAGE

MYTTON DRIVES CARRIAGE
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric attempts to drive his carriage over a tollgate much to the annoyance of the toll-keeper and doubtless his passenger Date: 1796 - 1834

Background imageMytton Collection: Shropshire SY4 1 Map

Shropshire SY4 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY4 1

Background imageMytton Collection: John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. Artist: William Giller

John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. Artist: William Giller
John Mytton, Esq. Halston, Salop, c19th century. After William Webb. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Background imageMytton Collection: Flyer for Bluebeard by Hugh Mytton - Interior

Flyer for Bluebeard by Hugh Mytton - Interior
Bluebeard by Hugh Mytton with music by Mark Strong. First produced for the Camden Theatre, 26th December 1908. C. St. John Denton & Peter Daveys Grand Christmas Pantomime

Background imageMytton Collection: Flyer for Bluebeard by Hugh Mytton - Front cover

Flyer for Bluebeard by Hugh Mytton - Front cover
Bluebeard by Hugh Mytton with music by Mark Strong. First produced for the Camden Theatre, 26th December 1908. On the Front page of the four-page flyer for Camden Theatre

Background imageMytton Collection: Duck Hunt / Alken

Duck Hunt / Alken
DUCK The eccentric Shropshire Squire John Mytton (1796-1834) wearing a nightshirt crawls across the snow on his knees to bag a few wild ducks. Date: 1820s

Background imageMytton Collection: Hunter Shows Prowess

Hunter Shows Prowess
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) renowned for his sporting prowess & reckless behaviour successfully negotiates some high railings. Date: 1820s

Background imageMytton Collection: The Village & Church, Mytton, Lancashire

The Village & Church, Mytton, Lancashire
The Village & Church, Mytton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageMytton Collection: John Mytton

John Mytton
JOHN MYTTON Eccentric squire of Shropshire - we have superb illustrations of his wild carryings-on ! Date: 1796 - 1834

Background imageMytton Collection: James Grant of Grant, John Mytton, the Hon

James Grant of Grant, John Mytton, the Hon. Thomas Robinson, and Thomas Wynne A Conversation Piece in Rome: James Grant, Mr. Mytton, the Hon. Thomas Robinson, and Mr

Background imageMytton Collection: Myttons Upturns Gig

Myttons Upturns Gig
English eccentric Jack (John) Mytton (1796-1834) deliberately capsizes a gig by driving it into a rabbit hole in order to scare a nervous passenger

Background imageMytton Collection: Carriage by Moonlight

Carriage by Moonlight
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) homeward bound one evening from Doncaster falls asleep while counting his winnings - thus many bank- notes were blown away & lost

Background imageMytton Collection: Mytton in Stable

Mytton in Stable
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) sits under a horses rump and holds onto her hind legs. The other horses in the stable appear perturbed - but not the humans


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In the early 1900s, Mytton was a name that echoed through the quaint town of Newtown, Wales. Known for his daring escapades and mischievous adventures, Mytton's tales were whispered among locals with equal parts awe and amusement. One such tale involved Fox Hunting and an unfortunate accident. Mounted on his trusty steed, Mytton fearlessly chased after the elusive foxes that darted through Shavington Day. However, fate had other plans as an unexpected mishap left him sprawled on the ground. But it wasn't just Fox Hunting that caught Mytton's attention; he was a man of many eccentricities. Rumor has it that he once rode a bear through town square during a particularly lively hunting event - leaving jaws dropping in astonishment. Not one to shy away from shortcuts, Mytton famously took a risky route home one evening. Ignoring warnings of treacherous paths, he ventured into uncharted territory only to find himself lost amidst unfamiliar surroundings. Despite his occasional follies, there was no denying Mytton's charisma and love for sports. He proudly represented Newtown Football Team with unwavering dedication but luck seemed to elude him when he lost all his winnings in an ill-fated gamble. Mytton's audacity knew no bounds as stories circulated about him posing as a highwayman - robbing unsuspecting travelers along deserted roads. Tales also spoke of secret gaming dens where he would indulge in high-stakes bets while captivating audiences with his charm. Perhaps one of the most legendary accounts is when Mytton dared to jump over a tollgate without paying the fee - much to the shock and disbelief of witnesses who couldn't help but admire his audacious spirit. Though time may have faded these anecdotes into whispers from history books, there is no doubt that Mytton left an indelible mark on Newtown's folklore.

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