Lady Juliana Berners (born c.1388). English prioress and writer. She is shown in her costume as Prioress of Sopwell Nunnery near St Albans. She was the earliest English sportswoman and poetess of the Chase on record. Portrait. Image taken from A collection of engraved and lithographed Portraits of English poetesses; made by F. J. Stainforth, together with a few autograph letters, etc.. Originally published in 1610?-1860?. Illustrated by Brooke, Roberts, P.