Three Crossbows and a Lion Rampant

Oxford-trained forester John Walsh and army reservist Lesley Bone join forces in this remarkable deep-dive into the history of the Hurrell family. What began as an exploration of family anecdotes soon became a rigorously researched historical project, combining Walsh’s passion for heritage and place with Bone’s formidable skills in genealogy and military discipline. The result is a compelling and richly detailed account grounded in verifiable historical evidence — a must-read for fans of Who Do You Think You Are?, Family Secrets, and lovers of ancestral sleuthing.