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Meyrick Helmet Feb 2011
Meyrick is a surname and a masculine given name. Meyricke is a variant form. Surname * Denzil Meyrick (1965–2025), Scottish novelist * Edmund Meyrick (1636–1713), Welsh cleric * Edward Meyrick (1854–1938), English schoolmaster and amateur entomologist * Edward Meyrick Goulburn (1818–1897), English churchman * Frederick Meyrick (1827–1906), Church of England clergyman and author * Gelli Meyrick (1556?–1601), Welsh supporter of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and conspirator in Essex's rebellion * John Meyrick (ambassador) (c.1559–1638/9), English ambassador to Russia * John Meyrick (bishop) (1538–1599), English Anglican bishop * John Meyrick (politician) (1674–?), Welsh politician and judge * Jonathan Meyrick (born 1952), British Anglican bishop and dean * Kate Meyrick (1875–1933), Irish night club owner * Maurice Meyricke (–1640), Welsh academic * Rowland Meyrick (1505–1566), Welsh bishop * Samuel Rush Meyrick (1783–1848), English inventor * Sidney M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denzil Meyrick
Denzil Meyrick (28 November 1965 – 14 February 2025) was a Scottish bestselling novelist. Prior to that, he served as a police officer with Strathclyde Police then a manager with Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown, Argyll. From 2012 onwards, Denzil Meyrick worked as a writer of Scottish crime fiction novels. He was also an executive director of media production company Houses of Steel. Life and career Denzil Meyrick was educated at Campbeltown Grammar School, Argyll and then completed tertiary education at the University of Paisley. He was an author and his main series of novels are eleven books of the Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Jim Daley crime thriller series, set in the fictitious town of 'Kinloch', which is modelled on Campbeltown. Denzil Meyrick draws from experience during his twenties when he saw service as a police officer with Strathclyde Police. After his time there he followed a varied career, including the management of a distillery in Campbeltown. He had ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Rush Meyrick
Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick, Royal Guelphic Order, KH (16 August 1783 – 2 April 1848) was an English collector and scholar of arms and armour. He lived at Goodrich Court, Goodrich, Herefordshire, and introduced systematic principles to the study of his subject. Life Meyrick was born in 1783 to John and Hannah Meyrick. His father had been an officer in the Honourable Artillery Company and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Society of Antiquaries. He was educated at Queen's College, Oxford, graduating with a BA in 1804, with a MA/Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) in 1810 and finally with a Doctor in Civil Law (DCL) in 1811. He practiced as an advocate in ecclesiastical and admiralty courts. In 1803 Samuel eloped to Wales with Mary Parry against the wishes of his parents. He was cut out of his father's will and forced to live on a small allowance. When his father died in 1805 he left his estate to Samuel's son Llewellyn. Samuel did inherit from his father his passion for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meyrick Park
Meyrick Park () is a suburb and area of Bournemouth, Dorset. The park itself features a main field with rugby pitches, surrounded by elevated woodland on both sides and a golf course around the western side. Dog-walking is permitted on both, and the paved path along the main field is often used to get to the town centre. History Meyrick Park was opened in 1894 on previous common land. In the early 20th century the area was served by Meyrick Park Halt railway station. Cars used to be allowed access along the path by the main field, but this is now restricted. In 2014, decomposed partial human remains were found in the golf course by a dog who dragged them out the bushes. Police cordoned off the area and discovered a body 40ft up a tree, later revealed to be a man who went missing three years earlier. Amenities Meyrick Park has two rugby pitches and a clubhouse overlooking them used by Oakmeadians R.F.C. At the end of the main field there is a bowling green and cafe, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meyrick Family
The Meyrick family (later spelling Merrick) of Bodorgan, Anglesey, Wales is descended from Cadafael, lord of Cedewain, Powys. Notable family members Llewelyn ap Heylin fought at the battle of Bosworth for Henry Tudor. Meurig ap Llewelyn, son of Llewelyn ap Meyrick, became captain of the bodyguard for Henry VIII. He was granted the Crown Lease of Aberffraw manor. Richard Meyrick II (died 1596), grandson of Meurig ap Llewelyn, fought a legal battle against Hugh Owen of Bodeon over lands included in Aberffraw manor estate. The Bodorgan estate suffered financially, resulting in the selling of large portions of the estate to cover debt. Richard Meyrick III (died 1644), son of Richard Meyrick II, was appointed sheriff of Anglesey in 1614. Owen Meyrick I (1682–1760), great-grandson of Richard Meyrick III and second son of William Meyrick (1644–1717), significantly enlarged the boundaries of the estate. He unsuccessfully ran against Lord Bulkeley in the 1708 Anglesey elect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merrick (other)
Merrick may refer to: Places America * Merrick, New York, a hamlet and census-designated place * Merrick, West Springfield, a neighborhood in western Massachusetts * Merrick County, Nebraska * Merrick State Park, Wisconsin Antarctica * Merrick Mountains, Palmer Land, Antarctica * Merrick Glacier, Oates Land, Antarctica * Merrick Point, Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica Britain * Merrick (Galloway), a mountain in southern Scotland People * Merrick (surname) * Merrick (given name) * Chris Hughes (musician) (born 1954), also known as Merrick, British record producer and musician Arts and entertainment * Merrick Mayfair, a character in The Vampire Chronicles series by Anne Rice ** ''Merrick'' (novel), by Anne Rice * Merrick Baliton, one of the Wild Force Power Rangers in the Power Rangers universe * Merrick, Buffy's mentor in the 1992 film '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' * Antoc Merrick, a Rebel pilot and general in the film '' Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' * Bob Merrick, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meyrick Pringle
Meyrick Wayne Pringle (born 22 June 1966) is a former South African cricketer who played in four Tests and seventeen One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 1992 to 1995. Career Pringle attended and played for Kingswood College at school level. After matriculating in 1984 Pringle started playing provincial cricket for a number of teams, including Orange Free State (1985–1986), Sussex (1987–1998), Eastern Province (1988–1989), Western Province (1990–1998) and Eastern Province again (1998–2002). Pringle made his ODI debut for South Africa against Australia at the 1992 Cricket World Cup, and at the same tournament had the best bowling performance of his career, taking four wickets for eleven runs against the West indies, a performance which earned him the man of the match award. He made his Test debut later that same year on South Africa's tour to the West Indies, the first Test played by South Africa since the lifting of sporting sanctions after the end of Apartheid. Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meyrick Edward Clifton James
Meyrick Edward Clifton James (April 1898 – 5 May 1963) was an actor and soldier, with a resemblance to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery which was used by British intelligence as part of a deception campaign during the Second World War. Early life Clifton James was born in Perth, Western Australia, but left for England with his parents at two years of age. He became a stage actor of no particular distinction apart from his physical resemblance to Montgomery. He was descended from early settlers of Western Australia of some interest to historians. His father, John Charles Horsey James was W.A.'s first Commissioner of Titles, a (nominated) member of the Western Australian Legislative Council 1887–1888, Judge of the Supreme Court, and president of the Western Australian Cricket Association 1884–1899. His mother was Rebecca Catherine Clifton. Career After serving in the Royal Fusiliers during the First World War, and seeing action at the Battle of the Somme, James took up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meyrick Booth
Meyrick Booth B.Sc., Ph.D., (1883–1968) was a British educational psychologist. Works * ''Charles Dickens und seine Werke in Pädagogischer Beleuchtung,'' Schulthess & Co., 1909. ''Rudolf Eucken: his Philosophy and Influence,''T. Fisher Unwin, 1913. * ''Social Reconstruction in Germany,'' G. Allen & Unwin Limited, 1919. ''Women and Society,''Allen and Unwin, 1929. * ''Youth and Sex,'' G. Allen & Unwin ltd., 1932 m. ed., New York, W. Morrow & Company, 1933 *:Notably mentions an early attempt to form a men's rights league.Page 209: "A recent attempt to start a league for men's rights was instantly killed by laughter, but nobody could have said why they laughed." Articles "The Decay of Fixed Ideals,"''The Dublin Review,'' Vol. CXLVIII, January/April, 1911. "Religious Belief as Affecting the Growth of Population,"''The Hibbert Journal,'' Vol. XIII, October 1914/July 1915. "A Voice of Warning."In ''Anarchy or Order,'' Duty & Discipline Movement, 1915. * "Idealistic Revolt in Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meyrick Alexander
Meyrick Alexander (born 18 May 1952) is an English bassoonist. He is one of the UK's best known bassoonists and bassoon teachers. Life He is the son of the philosopher Peter Alexander (1917–2006) and his wife Caryl. As a performer, Alexander was Principal Bassoon of the Philharmonia Orchestra for 30 years, and currently plays principal with the London Chamber Orchestra. Alexander is Professor of Bassoon at the Royal Academy of Music and has also taught at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, where he was Head of Woodwind and remains a tutor, the Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and, for most of his career, at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Alexander has appeared as a soloist on numerous occasions including performances of the Mozart Bassoon Concerto under Vladimir Ashkenazy; he has made two solo recordings with the London Chamber Orchestra. Alexander is a specialist on the baroque bassoon which he plays in John Eliot Gardine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Meyrick
William Meyrick (1808 – 17 February 1846) was a Welsh amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1828 to 1837. He was called to the bar in 1835. Cricket career Mainly associated with Cambridge University Cricket Club and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Meyrick made 9 known appearances in first-class matches. He played for the Gentlemen in the 1837 Gentlemen v Players match. Meyrick was a right-handed batsman. He made his name as a schoolboy player at Winchester in 1826 when he made a century against Harrow School and other good scores against Eton. Proceeding to Trinity College, Cambridge Trinity College is a Colleges of the University of Cambridge, constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, Trinity is one of the largest Cambridge colleges, with the largest financial endowment of any ..., in 1828, he was unable to recapture this form at Cambridge where he made just 135 runs in his 9 matches, including a highest sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidney Meyrick
Admiral Sir Sidney Julius Meyrick KCB (28 March 1879 – 18 December 1973) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station. Naval career Meyrick joined the Royal Navy in 1893. He served in the First World War in HMS ''Erin'' and then in HMS ''Resolution'' in the Grand Fleet. After the War he became Flag Captain commanding HMS ''Courageous'' and Chief Staff Officer to the Commander-in-Chief of the Reserve Fleet in 1920 and then moved on to be Commander of the 6th Destroyer Flotilla in 1921. He was made Flag Captain commanding HMS ''Revenge'' and Chief Staff Officer to the Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet in 1922. He joined the Staff of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, in 1923 and became Director of Training and Staff Duties at the Admiralty in 1926. He was appointed Flag Captain commanding and Captain of the Fleet to the Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet in 1927 before becoming Captain of the Royal Nava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowland Meyrick
Rowland Meyrick (Merrick) (1505–1566) was a Welsh bishop of Bangor. Life Born at Bodorgan in the parish of Llangadwaladr, Anglesey, in 1505, he was the second son of Meyric ab Llewelyn ab Heylin, by Margaret daughter of Rowland ab Hywl, rector of Aberffraw in the same county. He was named after his maternal grandfather, and educated at St Edward Hall, Oxford. He graduated B.C.L. 9 December 1531, and proceeded D.C.L. 17 Feb. 1538. He was principal of New Inn Hall from 1534 to 1536. In 1541 he obtained preferment at Eglwysael, and was also made precentor of Llandewy-Velfrey, Pembrokeshire. In 1544 he was collated to the vicarage of Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk. About 1547 he was appointed chancellor of the diocese of Wells, and in 1550 became canon and chancellor of St David's Cathedral. In this capacity he took a leading part in the struggle between the chapter and Bishop Robert Ferrar. The bishop on his appointment in 1550 found malpractice and theft of church property; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
