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Selwyn (name)
Selwyn is a given name and surname. It may have originated from the Middle English personal name Selewyne, and from the Old English personal name Seleƿine, putting together the words ''sele'' ("hall") and ''ƿine'' ("friend") or "sea friend". Other research indicates a French origin, from Salvagin, meaning "wild person", introduced during the Norman Conquest, and may well have been used as a joke, meaning someone who was the opposite of wild. It may have come from the Latin Silvanus or Salvin, a Roman clan name connected to the God of the Forest. Middle names * John Selwyn Moll (1913–1942), English rugby player * John Selwyn Gummer (born 1939), British politician Surnames * Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn (1824–1902), British geologist who surveyed parts of Australia and Canada * Archibald Selwyn (1877–1959), American theatrical producer * Charles Jasper Selwyn (1813–1869), Judge, Lord Justice, M.P. and privy counsellor * Charles William Selwyn (1858–1893), British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle English
Middle English (abbreviated to ME) is a form of the English language that was spoken after the Norman conquest of 1066, until the late 15th century. The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English period. Scholarly opinion varies, but the ''Oxford English Dictionary'' specifies the period when Middle English was spoken as being from 1150 to 1500. This stage of the development of the English language roughly followed the High to the Late Middle Ages. Middle English saw significant changes to its vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and orthography. Writing conventions during the Middle English period varied widely. Examples of writing from this period that have survived show extensive regional variation. The more standardized Old English language became fragmented, localized, and was, for the most part, being improvised. By the end of the period (about 1470) and aided by the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney Selwyn
Sydney Selwyn (7 November 1934 – 8 November 1996) was a British physician, medical scientist, and professor. He was a medical microbiologist with an interest in bacteriology, authority on the history of medicine, avid collector, writer, lecturer, world traveller, and occasional radio and TV broadcaster. Life Sydney Selwyn was born in Leeds, 7 November 1934 and died in London, 8 November 1996. Selwyn's parents owned and ran a butcher shop in Leeds and originally expected him to follow them in their trade or at least something similar. He chose instead to devote his life to science and academia. As a working-class boy growing up in England in the 1930s, and during World War II, it was a great achievement for him to win a scholarship to be educated at the prestigious and ancient Leeds Grammar School. He then went on to study at the University of Edinburgh from which he graduated with a BSc, MB ChB, and gained an MD in hospital infection. He worked briefly (from 1959–19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selwyn G
Selwyn may refer to: Institutions * Selwyn College, Auckland, is a multicultural, co-educational high school in Auckland, New Zealand * Selwyn College, Cambridge, one of the University of Cambridge colleges, UK * Selwyn College, Otago, hall of residence at the University of Otago, New Zealand * Selwyn House School, private independent boys' school in Westmount, Quebec, Canada * Selwyn School, a private school in Denton, Texas, US * Harris and Selwyn Theaters, twin theatres in Chicago, Illinois, US * American Airlines Theatre, New York City, originally called the Selwyn Theatre People * Selwyn (name), including lists of people with the surname and given name * Selwyn (singer), Australian R&B singer Places Australia * Selwyn, Queensland, a ghost town * Selwyn County, New South Wales, one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales, Australia * Selwyn Snowfields, a ski resort in New South Wales, Australia * Selwyn Range (Australia), a range of highlands in north-west Qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selwyn Blackmore
Selwyn John Blackmore (born 6 September 1972) is a former New Zealand cricketer, who played 29 first-class matches for Wellington between 1992 and 2002. He also played for Hutt Valley in the Hawke Cup. Blackmore was born in Whangārei. His father, John Blackmore, played for Northern Districts from 1968 to 1973. Selwyn Blackmore was a batsman who usually opened the innings. His highest first-class score was 107 not out against Otago in his second first-class match. He captained Hutt Valley to victory in a Hawke Cup The Hawke Cup is a non-first-class cricket competition for New Zealand's district associations. Apart from 1910–11, 1912–13 and 2000–01 the competition has always been on a challenge basis. To win the Hawke Cup, the challengers must beat t ... challenge match against Nelson in 1995–96, scoring 146. References 1972 births Living people New Zealand cricketers Wellington cricketers Cricketers from Whangārei {{NewZealand-cricket-bio-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selwyn Birchwood
Selwyn Birchwood (born March 9, 1985) is an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from Tampa, Florida. He was the winner of the Blues Foundation’s 2013 International Blues Challenge (band category), as well the winner of the Albert King Guitarist of the Year award, presented at the same event. To win, he bested 125 other bands from around the world. Birchwood plays electric guitar and electric lap steel guitar. His live performances feature his original songs. ''Living Blues'' magazine said, "Selwyn Birchwood is making waves, surprising people and defying expectations. Be on the lookout. He revels in the unexpected."Aikin, Camilla. "Breaking Out: Selwyn Birchwood". ''Living Blues,'' June 2013. Issue 225, Vol 44 #3, pages 10–11 ''The Tampa Tribune'' said Birchwood plays with "power and precision reminiscent of blues guitar hero Buddy Guy. He is a gritty vocalist ho iscommanding with his axe." ''Rolling Stone'' said "Birchwood is a young, powerhouse guitarist and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selwyn Biggs
Selwyn Hanam Biggs (June 1872 – 12 January 1943) was a Welsh international rugby union fly-half who played club rugby for Cardiff and county rugby for Glamorgan. Both Biggs and his brother Norman played international rugby for Wales, though they never played in the same match for Wales together. Biggs was described at the time as a 'certain tackler' and a 'fast, good dodger'.Alcock (1997) Biggs also played cricket for Glamorgan and was part of the team to face the touring South Africans in 1895. Rugby career Biggs followed his brother Norman when he joined Cardiff Rugby Club, the team he would represent throughout his international career. He joined Cardiff during the 1889/90 season and the next year he was made captain of the club's reserve team. In 1894 he was selected to play for the invitational touring side Barbarian F.C., facing Rockcliff on 2 April. He was first selected to represent Wales in the opening game of the 1895 Home Nations Championship, the very next inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selwyn Bean
Arthur Selwyn Bean ( 23 April 1886-4 July 1981) was Archdeacon of Manchester from 1934 to 1966. He was educated at Christ’s College, Christchurch, New Zealand and Keble College, Oxford and ordained in 1910. After a curacy in Rugby he held incumbencies at Ribby with Wrea, Weaste, and Astley. He was an Honorary Chaplain to the Forces during World War II and an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen An Honorary Chaplain to the King (KHC) is a member of the clergy within the United Kingdom who, through long and distinguished service, is appointed to minister to the monarch of the United Kingdom. When the reigning monarch is female, Honorary Ch ... from 1952 to 1969. References 1886 births People educated at Christ's College, Christchurch Alumni of Keble College, Oxford Archdeacons of Manchester Honorary Chaplains to the King 1981 deaths {{York-archdeacon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selwyn Baptiste
Selwyn Baptiste (10 July 1936 – 5 January 2012) was a Trinidad and Tobago-born pioneer of the introduction of the steel drum into Britain, forming the country's second steel band in 1967, and early organizer of London's Notting Hill Carnival. An educator as well as a pannist, a percussionist and drummer, he is credited with bringing about the teaching of steelpan playing throughout the UK. Biography Selwyn Baptiste was born in La Romaine, near San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. He moved to Britain at the age of 24, in 1960, having that year won the title of "Best Pan Soloist" at the Trinidad Carnival. With the Caribbean Trio steelband in the 1960s, he played in Switzerland, US bases in Germany, and NATO bases in France and the Netherlands. A gifted musician, he started a course studying music at Dartington College of Arts but, according to cultural activist Ra Hendricks, he "became disenchanted with the set-up in the educational institution and found his way to Ladbroke Grove". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selwyn Baker
Selwyn James Baker (9 April 1911 – 16 September 1996) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Baker played his early football at Scotch College and for Kew. He spent the 1930 season with the Richmond seconds and was a joint winner of that year's Gardiner Medal. Having not made any senior appearance while at Richmond, Baker made his league debut in 1931, with North Melbourne. A rover, he was their third leading goal-kicker in 1932 with 27 goals and was a VFL interstate representative in 1933. He changed clubs during the 1934 VFL season, joining Collingwood, the club his elder brothers Ted and Reg had previously played for. His stint at Collingwood was short and his appearance in round 17 was the only senior game he would play for them. Baker, who was also a professional runner, spent some time with the Brighton Football Club Brighton Football Club was an Australian rules football club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zachariah Selwyn
Zachariah "Zach" Selwyn (born April 23, 1975), also known as simply Zachariah, is an American singer-songwriter, actor, host and writer best known for hosting the series ''America's Secret Slang'', ''Guinness World Records Gone Wild!'', ''Attack of the Show!'' and '' Catch It Keep It''. He also appeared as a contestant on the ESPN reality show ''Dream Job''. Early career and Dream Job Selwyn released country-rock CD '' Ghost Signs'' in 2003. He recorded three songs with pop singer and The Black Eyed Peas member Fergie from 2001 – 2002. Two of those songs, "Will The Ink Fade" and "No Place at All (Baby I'm a Drifter)" appear on the CD. The other song, "Other Side" is on the '' C.I.L.F.'' EP from 2006. Selwyn beat a potential crowd of over 20,000 and appeared on the first season of ESPN's reality show ''Dream Job''. Selwyn debuted on the second episode on February 29, 2004. While reading a "Top Ten" highlights segment on ESPN's '' SportsCenter'' he sported long hair, a be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bath Abbey
The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded in the 7th century, it was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries; major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1860s. It is one of the largest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture in the West Country. The medieval abbey church served as a sometime cathedral of a bishop. After long contention between churchmen in Bath and Wells the seat of the Diocese of Bath and Wells was later consolidated at Wells Cathedral. The Benedictine community was dissolved in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The church architecture is cruciform in plan and can seat up to 1,200 patrons. An active place of worship, it also hosts civic ceremonies, concerts and lectures. There is a heritage museum in the cellars. The abbey i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Marshall Selwyn
William Marshall Selwyn (15 February 1879 – 29 September 1951) was an Anglican suffragan bishop in the 20th century. Who was Who 1897–1990: London A & C Black 1991 Selwyn was born into an ecclesiastical family, the second son of the Reverend Sydney Augustus Selwyn, of Boscombe vicarage, Bournemouth, and Ellen Blake. He was educated at Haileybury and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, before beginning his ordained ministry as a curate at All Saints' South Lambeth. He was Chaplain of the London Irish Rifles from 1912 to 1917, a period that involved World War I, and was interviewed early in 1918 for a commission as a Temporary Chaplain to the Forces. He was described as 'A man', was appointed and sent to France. He was attached to several cavalry brigades and a Field Ambulance, and ended the War as Chaplain of the 2nd Cavalry Division. Following this he was Chaplain of the British Embassy Church in Paris. Incumbencies as vicar at Holy Trinity, Bournemouth and Brompton, London fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
