Sir Henry Clarke-Jervoise
Born in 1831 he succeeded to his title in 1902 on the death of his nephew. Commissioned in the
Royal Fusiliers, he later served with the Royal Highlanders and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel with the
Coldstream Guards.
Sir Henry lived at Langham House and was a great benefactor to the village in general and to the
church in particular.
Baron Ranksborough of Ranksborough, C.B., C.V.O.
John Fielden Brocklehurst was born in 1852. In 1873 he joined the Royal Horse Guards later
becoming its Commanding Officer with the rank of Major General. He saw service in the Egypt, the
Sudan and in the Boer War; being present at the defence of Ladysmith. He was equerry to Queen
Victoria, Queen Alexander and Lord-in-Waiting to King George V.
He and his wife Louisa had no children and the title became extinct on his death in 1921.
There is a memorial to Lord Ranksborough in Langham church.
“The General” was held in great affection by the children of the village.
Richard Westbrook Baker (1798-1861)
Steward to Lord Gainsborough was a noted agriculturalist and designed the Rutland Plough which
was manufactured by J.A. Ransome. A man with great concern for farm labourers and the poor, he
set up the small allotment sysem in 1830.
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Notable People
Baron Ranksborough of Ranksborough, C.B., C.V.O.
Taking the Salute
Major-General Lord Ranksborough, C.B., C.V.O.
Lord Lieutenant of Rutland
taking the salute on Oakham High Street
possibly as part of WWI Victory Celebrations
Richard Westbrook Baker jnr. centre stage
Photo - The Robert Boyle Collection