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Marshall Brooks
Marshall Jones Brooks (30 May 1855 – 5 January 1944) was a nineteenth-century sportsman who was the British Amateur High jump champion in 1874 and 1876, world record holder for the High jump on three occasions, as well as a rugby union international who represented England national rugby union team, England in 1874. Early life The Honourable, The Hon. Marshall Jones Brooks was born on 30 May 1855 in Crawshawbooth, Lancashire, the second son of Thomas Brooks, 1st Baron Crawshaw of Crawshaw Hall and Catherine Jones. He attended Rugby School and went on to study at Brasenose College, Oxford from where he received his Master of Arts (M.A.).Charles Mosley, ''Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition'', volume 1, page 961. Rugby union career Brooks, having played for the Rugby School side, continued his playing at Oxford and there won a blue. From Oxford he was called up for England, and made his only international appearance on 23 February 1874 at The Oval against Scotland n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crawshawbooth
Crawshawbooth is a small village located on the edge of the Pennines in England, just north of the market town of Rawtenstall, Lancashire, and south of Loveclough. It is situated in the Rossendale Valley, which was once an ancient royal hunting ground. The majority of the surrounding land consists of farms and moorland. Etymology The name "Crawshawbooth" is derived from two elements: "Crawshaw" and "booth". The first element, "Crawshaw", refers to a family name associated with the village. It is believed that the name originates from the Old English words "crawe" meaning "crow" and "sceaga" meaning "grove" or "woodland". Over time, the name evolved and eventually became associated with the area. The second element, "booth", refers to a small dwelling or temporary shelter historically used by farmers or traders. This term reflects the village's historical connection to the agricultural and trading activities that took place in the region. The combination of "Crawshaw" and "bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |