Sir Charles Locock (1799-1875) was an interesting chap. Queen Victoria’s obstretician, he also pioneered potassium bromide as a treatment for epilepsy and conducted the autopsy in the notorious Eastbourne Manslaughter … Continue reading Minor Pieces 74: Charles Dealtry Locock (1)→
Wilfred Hugh Miller Kirk was perhaps Richmond Chess Club’s strongest player between 1925 and 1937, as well as playing an important administrative role in the club. Wilfred was born in … Continue reading Minor Pieces 52: Wilfred Hugh Miller Kirk→
You might remember this from the last Minor Piece. “In the first team this season E. Fairbrother (team captain), Miss Lanspeary, B. Bodycoat and P. Ahearne are unbeaten.” It’s good … Continue reading Minor Pieces 51: Enid Mary Lanspeary→
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