Ernest R. (Ernest Richard) Suffling

Born in 1855, Ernest Richard Suffling built a varied career that joined visual art and writing. Reliable reference sources describe him as a London-based stained-glass artist, traveler, and author, and note that he was active in stained glass for many years.

Alongside that work, he wrote across several subjects and styles. His books included adventure fiction such as The Story Hunter and The Fur Traders of the West, practical and descriptive works connected with the Norfolk Broads, and the 1902 handbook The Art of Glass Painting.

That mix helps explain his appeal today: he was not only telling stories, but also recording places, skills, and interests that mattered deeply to him. He died in 1911, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both Victorian craftsmanship and a lively taste for exploration.