James David Wenn is an expert in the social and architectural history of the English people.

His cathedral school upbringing and unique combination of degrees have given him exceptional insight into the country house world. In 2019, he embarked on a research journey that revealed previously forgotten foundations in English culture. BYRGA GENIHT was founded to disseminate that knowledge.

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JAMES D. WENN

CONSULTANT

JAMES SYRETT

James Ryan Syrett is a scientist by training. After graduating, he conducted research in agronomy before going on to lecture in agriculture and horticulture at university level.

It was his knowledge of the geometry of garnet that fully unlocked the English Mysteries. He now manages BYRGA GENIHT and produces all the company's media. He is also the in-house expert on plants and garden schemes.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

MA in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (Cambridge)
MA in The Country House (Leicester)

BA Natural Sciences (Cambridge)