| Collection | Royal Library Collections |
| Description | Nathaniel Kent became an agricultural consultant after studying Flemish methods of cultivation, then considered the most efficient in Europe, while a diplomat in Brussels. Much of his work was based in Norfolk, a county well suited to the Flemish methods, and renowned for its agricultural innovation, with such land-owners as Thomas Coke of Holkham. As the senior land agent of a partnership that included his nephew, William Pearce, and John Claridge, he was asked in 1791 to submit proposals for managing Windsor Great Park for George III.
Kent’s proposals were approved, and his agency was engaged to manage the park; in 1792 they took on Richmond Park as well, and managed both for a decade. He kept these journal of all their visits to Windsor, of decisions made, instructions given and work carried out. |