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Death Anniversary of WIM (Patricia) Anne Sunnucks (21-ii-1927 22-xi-2014)

We remember WIM Patricia Anne Sunnucks who passed away this day, November 22nd, 2014, aged 87 years. From The Encyclopedia of Chess (Batsford, 1983), Harry Golombek OBE : "International Woman master and British Women's Champion 1957, 1958 and 1964. Her best international result was a 2nd in the 1954 Western European Zonal. This qualified her … Continue reading Death Anniversary of WIM (Patricia) Anne Sunnucks (21-ii-1927 22-xi-2014)

Death Anniversary of Mary Rudge (06-ii-1842 22-xi-1919)

We remember Mary Rudge who passed away one hundred and one years this day on Saturday, 22-xi-1919. She was born in Leominster, Herefordshire on February 6th, 1842. Her father was Henry Rudge (born 1794 in Gloucestershire) who was a surgeon and General Practitioner. Her mother was Eliza Rudge (née Barrett) who was born in Ledbury, … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Mary Rudge (06-ii-1842 22-xi-1919)

Death Anniversary of Rev. John Owen (08-iv-1827 24-xi-1901)

We remember Reverend John Owen who passed away on the 24th November 1901) John Owen was born on April 8th, 1827 to John and Sarah Owen in Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He was baptised at Marchington, St. Peter on April 9th, 1827 by H. Bennett and their residence was recorded as "Brook House". His father is … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Rev. John Owen (08-iv-1827 24-xi-1901)