150 Years of Surgery in New France Nov 6, 2009
In France the barber-surgeons were separated from the wigmakers and coiffeurs and incorporated as a distinct profession during the reign of Louis XIV. In England, the barbers first received incorporation in 1461 from Edward IV. In the reign of Henry VIII they were united with the company of surgeons and it was then enacted that the barbers should confine themselves to simpler operations of bloodletting and pulling out rotten teeth. The surgeons then were prohibited from barbery or shaving. (Suite101.com)
Facts about Mayor Tony Sach Oct 23, 2009
Born in: Romford, England Lives in: Writtle, England Family: Married to Lorraine with a daughter, a son, and two granddaughters Education: Writtle Infants and Junior School, King Edward IV Grammar School Organizations: played football and cricket for the Writtle clubs, lifetime member of the tennis club, member of the Writtle Scoiety, Writtle Community Association and Writtle Sports and Social Club, chairman of the School Governors at Lawford Mead Infants and Nursery School and management... (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Finding new inflections in older books Oct 18, 2009
Elizabeth Woodville was a widowed commoner with two sons when she married Edward IV of England and became queen consort. When Edward died she was called a witch and a hussy by her enemies, who swore that Edward was already married to another, thus rendering her children illegitimate. (Boston Globe)
Congenitally Optimistic Oct 8, 2009
King Edward IV of England was contemplating this undertaking in 1483 when he died. His death sparked a struggle for the throne, creating uncertainty for trade and commerce. (Townhall.com)
Gregory creates a 'Queen' for a new era Aug 20, 2009
Into 15th century: Philippa Gregory follows King Edward IV's wife ... The 27-year-old widow of a minor knight, she secretly married 22-year-old King Edward IV in 1464 ... Edward IV's court was a boys' club involving non-stop bloody battles. (USA Today -- Life)
Pour favor: Madeira the most patriotic of wines Jul 1, 2009
(In fact, Edward IV s brother George was even sentenced to death by drowning in Maderia. . (Somerville Journal, MA)
'Brodeck,' 'Secret Alchemy' and 'Proper Education of Girls' provide lenses into history Jun 21, 2009
Una Pryor, a widowed historian, is one of the narrators, the others being Elizabeth, wife of King Edward IV, mother of the doomed princes, and Anthony, Elizabeth s equally doomed brother. As heads roll and crowns fall, we learn of Anthony s secret love and of Una s dormant passion; one hopeless, the other finally not. (Boston Globe)
Mary I of England (1553-1558) May 28, 2009
Edward IV and Lady Jane Grey. Edward introduced the Act of Uniformity in 1549 which outlawed the mass. (Suite101.com)
