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Hyslop
Hyslop is a surname originating in Scotland. It may refer to: *Christian Hyslop (born 1972), footballer *Fiona Hyslop (born 1964), Scottish politician *Helen Hyslop *Hector Hyslop (1840–1920), English cricketer *Geddes Hyslop (d. 1989), British architect *James Hyslop (poet) (1798–1827), Scottish poet *James A. Hyslop (1884–1953), American entomologist *James E. Hyslop (1862-1931), Scottish businessman *James H. Hyslop (1854–1920), American psychologist and psychic researcher *Jeff Hyslop (born 1951), Canadian actor *Joshua Hyslop, Canadian folk-pop singer-songwriter *Kenny Hyslop (born 1951), Scottish drummer *Kirk Hyslop (born 1889), Canadian architect *Ricky Hyslop (1915–1998), Canadian violinist, conductor, composer, and arranger *Robin Maxwell-Hyslop (1931–2010), British Conservative Party politician *T. B. Hyslop (1865-1933), British physician specialising in mental health *Tommy Hyslop (1874–1936), footballer See also *Hislop *Heslop {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiona Hyslop
Fiona Jane Hyslop (born 1 August 1964) is a Scottish politician who served as Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture from 2020 to 2021. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Linlithgow constituency since 2011, having represented the Lothians region from 1999 to 2011. Hyslop was born in Ayrshire and spent her early years in England, before moving back to Scotland. She attended the University of Glasgow, where she earned a Masters of Art in Economic History and Sociology. She moved to Edinburgh and worked for the Standard Life Assurance Company. Hyslop joined the SNP in 1986 and spent her spare time campaigning in local elections. She unsuccessfully ran for the British House of Commons for both the Edinburgh Leith and Edinburgh Central constituencies in the 90s. In 1999, she was elected to the Scottish Parliament as an additional member for the Lothian regions. After the SNP's election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Hyslop
Helen Hyslop, also Nelly or Ellen Hyslop was a 'noted local beauty' in Moffat and a strong local tradition maintains that Robert Burns was for some time a great admirer of her and that she had an affair with him. A daughter, also Helen, is said to have been born as a result of this liaison.Westwood, Page 138 Parish records show that a Helen Hyslop, the mother of Burns's possible daughter, was born in the area in 1766, her parents being John Hyslop and Janet Howatson of Langholm.Mackay, Page 687 Associates An article was published in a Moffat newspaper in circa 1885 recalling that a Mrs Richardson of Moffat, born in 1864, recalled running messages as a child for Helen Armstrong, the daughter's married name, and knew her as a daughter of Robert Burns.Robert Burns Chronicle, Page 51 Life and character Little detail is extant regarding Ellen/Helen or Nelly, other than her good looks. The daughter, also Ellen/Helen, after retiring, lived until the age of ninety-eight in the same litt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geddes Hyslop
Charles Geddes Clarkson Hyslop (29 December 1900''1939 England and Wales Register'' – 13 November 1988)''England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007'' was a 20th-century British architect, trained at the British School in Rome. Linked with the Bloomsbury set, his work, mostly in the classical style, was fashionable amongst the British upper classes and intelligentsia in the years immediately surrounding World War II. He is remembered today as a restorer of country houses and a designer of knowledgeable pastiches. Architecture Hyslop began his architectural career during the early 1930s. His connections with the Bloomsbury Set and a circle of friends, which included such Victoria Sackville-West, Harold Nicolson and James Lees-Milne, ensured his access to the leading society patrons and aesthetes of the day. One of his earliest works, in 1933, was on the St. Helier estate, a new planned community, extending Morden, Surrey to the south and east. Geddes desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Hyslop (poet)
James Hyslop (23 July 1798 – 1827) was a Scottish poet. Life Born in the parish of Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, an illegitimate son of Margaret Lambie (1778–1845) and William Hyslop (born 1775), Hyslop was early put out to farm-work, but taught himself languages and mathematics. From 1812 to 1816 he was engaged as a shepherd on Nether Wellwood farm, in the parish of Muirkirk. Between 1816 and 1818 he was employed at Corsebank; from there he wrote a poetical epistle to his early Kirkconnel teacher, signed "James Hislop", but later always used the spelling "Hyslop". In 1818 Hyslop went to Greenock, where he opened a day-school, and wrote for the '' Edinburgh Magazine''. At first he was fairly successful, but his prospects were blasted by having to pay a large sum for which he had become security. Leaving Greenock in 1821, he obtained a post as tutor on board HMS ''Doris'', bound for South America The voyage lasted for three years, and an account of part of the voyage, with impres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Hyslop
Christopher Joshua Hyslop (born 1987) is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter, signed to Nettwerk Records Nettwerk Music Group is the umbrella company for Nettwerk Records, Nettwerk Management, and Nettwerk One Publishing. Established in 1984, the Vancouver-based company was created by Nettwerk principals Terry McBride and Mark Jowett as a record ...."Joshua Hyslop Embarks on Canadian Tour, Unveils New Single" '' Exclaim!'', March 12, 2012. Hyslop released his debut EP, ''Cold Wind'', on Nettwerk in 2011. His first full-length debut album ''Where the Mountain Meets the Valley'', was re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Hyslop
Jeff Hyslop ( ; born May 30, 1951) is a Canadian actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and director. Many of his roles have been in musical theatre. His most famous roles were as Jeff the mannequin in the children's show ''Today's Special'' and as the title role in the Canadian travelling production of ''The Phantom of the Opera''. Hyslop was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was married to Vancouver-born singer and actress Ruth Nichol. They have one daughter, Gemma Nichol Hyslop, born in 1976. Selected filmography *''The Magic of Aladdin'' (1989) *''Once Upon a Giant'' (1988) - Prince Daryl *''The Wars'' (1983) - Clifford Purchas *''Today's Special'' (1981-1987) - Jeff *''Dancin' Man'' (1980) - Self *''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (1973) - Philip *''Jack and the Beanstalk'' *''Oompahpah'' Stage work *''A Chorus Line'' *''Aladdin'' *''A Little Show'' *''Anne of Green Gables'' *''Bye Bye Birdie'' *''Cabaret'' *''Dames at Sea'' *''The Fantasticks'' *''Godspell'' *''Hamlet'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Hyslop
Bryce Thomas Scouller, known by his sporting name Thomas Hyslop (20 August 1871 – 21 April 1936) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City and Sunderland He also played for Sunderland and Rangers. He represented the Scotland national team, playing twice against England in 1896 and in 1897, scoring on his debut. He was one of a group of five men who were the first to be selected while playing for an English club, and also the first Stoke player to be capped by Scotland. Career Hyslop was born as Bryce Scouller in Ayrshire but grew up in Elderslie, Renfrewshire; he began his career with Elderslie and also played football whilst serving with the Royal Scots. He moved to England and joined Millwall Athletic (using the pseudonym Tommy Hyslop – his middle name and his mother's maiden name– to escape his military connections) before joining Football League side Sunderland in 1893. He spent one season at Sunderland and joined a struggling St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Hyslop
Ricky Hyslop (26 April 1915 – 2 June 1998) was a Canadian violinist, conductor, composer, and arranger. He was commissioned to write works by the Buffalo Philharmonic (the symphonic poems ''Toronto 1830'' and ''Mizu Uni''), clarinetist Avrahm Galper (''Peanut Suite'' for solo clarinet), and guitarist Gregory Alliston (''Barca for guitar and soprano''). Several of his works for violin have been published by The Frederick Harris Music Co, Limited, including three graded volumes for teaching purposes between 1987-1989. Life and career Born in Vancouver, Hyslop began his violin studies as a child in his native city with Allard de Ridder and Jean de Rimanoczy. He began his performance career as a teenager performing as a soloist on CNRV radio. Early on in his career he served as concertmaster or as a member of various orchestras associated with the CRBC and CBC in Vancouver. In 1941 Hyslop became music director for CBC Vancouver's ''Harmony House'', a program featuring th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Hyslop
Kenneth John Hyslop (born 14 February 1951 in Helensburgh, Scotland) is a Scottish drummer. He joined the band Salvation with Midge Ure, which later became Slik and, after Ure's departure, some of the remaining members formed the Zones. He also went on to play with the Skids. In 1981, he joined Simple Minds, replacing Brian McGee. He contributed by recording "Promised You a Miracle" and appeared in the videos of "Sweat in Bullet" and "Love Song", from the ''Sons and Fascination'' album, which he did not appear on, but helped to promote. Following his departure from Simple Minds in 1982, Hyslop formed Set the Tone with bass player Bobby Paterson. Following the demise of Set the Tone, Hyslop formed the One O'Clock Gang which released an album on Arista Records. He went on to write songs for Les McKeown and also toured with Midge Ure on his The Gift World Tour 1985. Hyslop became an alternative DJ until leaving the UK for Canada with the blues band, Big George and the Busines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Hyslop
Christian Terence Hyslop (born 14 June 1972) is a former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a full back. Career Born in Watford, Hyslop began his career at Southend United, where he made 19 appearances, and during this stint had a loan spell at Northampton Town, making eight league appearances. He moved to Colchester United in 1994 where he made eight appearances. He also played in non-league football for Hendon, Chelmsford City, Billericay Town, Baldock Town and Harrow Borough, as well as overseas in Australia and in the Republic of Ireland for Waterford. In the 2010–11 season, he was the Fitness Coach at Leyton Orient. Honours Club ; Southend United * Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the third tier of the English football league system in 1920–21 and again from 1958 until 1992. When the FA Premier League was formed, the division become the fourth tier level. In 2004, following the f ... Runner-u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Hyslop
Hector Henry Hyslop (12 December 1840 – 11 September 1920) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicket-keeper. Hyslop made his first-class debut for Hampshire in 1876 against Derbyshire. He played eight first-class matches for Hampshire, his last match coming against Kent in 1877. In 1878 he played in several of the minor matches for the touring Australians. In September 1886 he played a first-class match for the touring Australians against an England XI at Harrogate; his inclusion in the Australia side came from the mistaken belief that Hyslop was born in Australia. Hyslop worked for 36 years as a local government clerk in Camberwell, London. After several serious illnesses, he died at his home in Cosham, Hampshire Hampshire (, ; abbreviated to Hants) is a ceremonial county, ceremonial and non-metropolitan county, non-metropolitan counties of England, county in western South East England on the coast of the English Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Maxwell-Hyslop
Sir Robert ("Robin") John Maxwell-Hyslop (6 June 1931 – 13 January 2010) was a British Conservative Party politician. The younger son of Royal Navy Captain Alexander Henry Maxwell-Hyslop (who adopted the additional name of Maxwell in 1925), AM, who served aboard HMS Devonshire and was recognised for his bravery in averting its loss by explosion in 1929, and was subsequently Captain of HMS Cumberland, and his wife Cecilia Joan (née Bayly), Maxwell-Hyslop was educated at Stowe School and Christ Church, Oxford. He worked for the aero engine division of Rolls-Royce from 1954 to 1960. He contested the Derby North constituency at the 1959 general election. When the MP for Tiverton, Derick Heathcoat-Amory, was elevated to the peerage in 1960, Maxwell-Hyslop was elected as his successor at the resulting by-election, and retained the seat until he retired at the 1992 general election. His successor was Angela Browning. Maxwell-Hyslop was the longest-serving member ever of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
