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Cheyne, Thomas Kelly
(Encyclopedia) Cheyne, Thomas KellyCheyne, Thomas Kellychāˈnē [key], 1841–1915, English cleric and biblical critic, educated at Oxford. While studying at Göttingen, he was influenced by Georg Ewald…Life in Oxford
by Ann-Marie Imbornoni Return to the C.S. Lewis Bio Following his appointment as a teacher at Magdalen College in 1925, Lewis settled into his life in Oxford, a place that never lost its appeal for…Brewer's: Oxford
The College Ribbons. Balliol, pink, white, blue, white, pink. Brasenose, black, and gold edges. Christ Church, blue, with red cardinal's hat. Corpus, red and blue stripe. Exeter, black,…Croker, Richard
(Encyclopedia) Croker, Richard, 1841–1922, American politician, head of Tammany Hall from 1886 to 1902, b. Co. Cork, Ireland. He became prominent as Democratic leader of New York City's East Side and…Kelly, Gene
(Encyclopedia) Kelly, Gene, 1912–96, American dancer, choreographer, movie actor, and director, b. Pittsburgh as Eugene Curran Kelly. Kelly started dancing on Broadway in 1938 and first gained fame…Kelly, John
(Encyclopedia) Kelly, John, 1822–86, American politician, boss of Tammany Hall, b. New York City. He entered politics at an early age. At first he opposed Tammany Hall, but later (1853) joined the…Brewer's: Oxford Blues
The Royal Horse Guards were so called in 1690, because of their blue facings. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Oxford Boat CrewOxford A B C D E F G H…Brewer's: Oxford Movement
(See Tracts For The Times.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Oxford StrokeOxford Boat Crew A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W…Brewer's: Oxford Stroke
(in rowing). A long, deep, high-feathered stroke, excellent in very heavy water. The Cambridge stroke is a clear, fine, deep sweep, with a very low feather, excellent in smooth water. The…Dee, John
(Encyclopedia) Dee, John, 1527–1608, English mathematician and occultist. He was educated at Cambridge. Accused of practicing sorcery against Queen Mary I, he was acquitted and later was a favorite…Trending
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