‘The Book of William’ binds First Folios to a world of bibliophiles Oct 29, 2009
Measure for Measure has a smear of glue across page 84; Henry VI got splatted with strawberry jam. It s enough to give anyone who s ever owned a book palpitations. (Boston Globe)
King's College Chapel, Cambridge, U... Sep 23, 2009
Home of the Renowned Choir, Founded by King Henry VI ... The name King's College is justified - the nineteen year old King Henry VI laid the foundation stone on the 25th July 1441, having cleared a number of existing buildings and church to make way for his new foundation ... Henry VI also founded Eton college near Windsor, and for four centuries King's College drew its intake exclusively from Eton, which was originally founded as a charity school for the poor. (Suite101.com)
The Origin of Everyday Expressions Aug 27, 2009
Born in April 1564 at Stratford-on-Avon, to an influential and well-to-do family, Shakespeare penned his first play, I Henry VI, in 1592 at the ripe old age of 28; and before his death in 1616, he had written an estimated 36 plays and 154 sonnets, as well as four longer poems (Harrison, n.d., page 4). Long heralded as one of the most extraordinary talents in literary history, Shakespeare left a legacy of works that endured and will continue to endure; however, the Bard also coined many of the... (Suite101.com)
Activists gather at climate camp Aug 27, 2009
The site hosted Jack Cade's Kentish rebellion against King Henry VI in 1450, which was followed by the Battle of Deptford Bridge in 1497 during which Cornish rebels camped at the site. Apart from its revolutionary legacy, the heath is also the starting point for the London Marathon. (BBC News -- Science)
Climate campaigners prepare camp Aug 27, 2009
Page last updated at 07:19 GMT, Thursday, 27 August 2009 08:19 UK. The camp's location was revealed by text message and on Twitter. (BBC News -- UK)
Sayings and Idioms Aug 6, 2009
It was used by Shakespeare in 1590 in King Henry VI. The exact reason behind the usage of a doornail isn t quite clear, but one explanation can be found in carpentry. A doornail is a wide-headed nail that once hammered through, the protruding end of the nail would normally be bent in to secure it and prevent its removal; hence the nail s deadness. (Suite101.com)
Weber Earns Prestigious Annenberg Fellowship Jun 18, 2009
Established in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton is an independent boarding school for boys aged 13 to 19. Its graduates have included royalty and prominent leaders in politics, medicine and law. (Hopkinssports.com)
Eton shuts as boy gets swine flu May 29, 2009
Eton College was founded by King Henry VI nearly 570 years ago. It has 18 British prime ministers, including the Duke of Wellington, Horace Walpole and Harold MacMillan, among its former pupils. (BBC News -- UK)
DNA Helps Free Inmate After 27 00004000Years May 10, 2009
I think you mean *** the Butcher (Henry VI, act II). Posted by promethe-2009 at 3:43 AM : May 6, 2008. (CBS News -- Evening News)
'Merchant' Is A Pound Of Fresh May 8, 2009
But then this is par for the course for Propeller, seen at BAM a couple of years ago with vivid productions of "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Twelfth Night." Hall was also responsible for the memorable "Henry VI" adaptation "Rose Rage," in which actors flung about chunks of raw meat. "Merchant" famously concerns itself with the conflict that erupts between the Jewish moneylender Shylock and the titular Christian, Antonio, when the latter can't pay back a loan. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Hood not so good? Ancient Brits questioned outlaw Mar 16, 2009
Luxford said he found the reference while searching through the library of England's prestigious Eton College, which was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI.. "I saw his name, it leapt out at me," Luxford, 41, said Saturday. (Albany Times Union)
All the worlds a stage Mar 16, 2009
Apart from Mendes (whom most of us know more for his Hollywood films American Beauty, Jarhead, Road to Perdition and, most recently, Revolutionary Road), the production boasts a plethora of talent from Britain renowned stage actor Simon Russell Beale (a Shakespearean actor for close to 25 years), actresses Rebecca Hall (Vicky Christina Barcelona and Frost/Nixon), and Sinead Cusack (Eastern Promises and V for Vendetta), as well as American actors Ethan Hawke (Great Expectations, Training Day),... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Medieval note trashes Robin Hood Mar 15, 2009
Mr. Luxford said he found the entry while searching through the library of England's prestigious Eton College, which was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI.. "The new find contains a uniquely negative assessment of the outlaw and provides rare evidence for monastic attitudes toward him," Mr. Luxford said. (Insight on the News)
Medieval British monks weren't Robin Hood fans Mar 15, 2009
Luxford said he found the reference while searching through the library of England's prestigious Eton College, which was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI.. Luxford, an expert in medieval manuscripts, said the find "contains a uniquely negative assessment of the outlaw, and provides rare evidence for monastic attitudes towards him.". (AZCentral -- News)
Madoff fleeced the wrong folks Mar 13, 2009
To paraphrase Shakespeare ("Henry VI, Part II"): "The first thing we do, let's kill all the bankers"- metaphorically speaking, of course. STEVEN YOUNG. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Lunch with the FT: Abhisit Vejjajiva Feb 14, 2009
Abhisit Vejjajiva is the first Thai prime minister to have been educated at Eton, the English private school founded in 1440 by Henry VI, but he is not the first notable Thai to have been there, writes Greg Lass. King Prajadhipok, who ruled as Rama VII from 1925 until his abdication in 1935, was an Old Etonian (OE). (Financial Times)
