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Catherine Wells
Catherine Wells (née Amy Catherine Robbins; 8 July 1872 – 6 October 1927) was an English writer and poet. She was a former student of H. G. Wells, to whom she was married from 1895 until her death. Life Amy Catherine Robbins was born in Islington, London, on 8 July 1872, the daughter of Frederick and Maria Catherine Robbins. She was described as "fragile figure, with very delicate features, very fair hair, and very brown eyes". Following the death of her father, she undertook degree study in order to become a teacher. She was a student of H. G. Wells at the Tutorial College in Holborn, and they married on 27 October 1895. They lived initially in Camden Town and Sevenoaks, and later at Woking and Worcester Park in Surrey. Their household in Worcester Park was portrayed by Dorothy Richardson in ''Pilgrimage'' (1915). Richardson had been a schoolfriend of Catherine Wells. The couple were known to their friends as H. G. and Jane. In 1900, they moved to Spade House, a home bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islington
Islington ( ) is an inner-city area of north London, England, within the wider London Borough of Islington. It is a mainly residential district of Inner London, extending from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields and Regent's Canal, encompassing the area around the busy High Street, Upper Street, Essex Road, and Southgate Road to the east. History Etymology The manor of Islington was named by the Saxons ''Giseldone'' (1005), then ''Gislandune'' (1062). The name means "Gīsla's hill" from the Old English personal name ''Gīsla'' and ''dun'' ("hill", " down"). The name later mutated to ''Isledon'', which remained in use well into the 17th century when the modern form arose."Islington: Growth", A History of the County of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
