We are delighted to offer (Arthur) John Roycroft best wishes on his birthday, this day (July 25th) in 1929. John was born in Hendon, London and his mother's maiden name was Banks. AJR aged 9, courtesy of the BCPS web site. John moved to Brighton and then evacuated to Calcot, North Wales and returned to … Continue reading Birthday of (Arthur) John Roycroft (25-vii-1929)
We send best wishes to GM Julian Hodgson on his birthday, this day July 25th in 1963. Julian Michael Hodgson was born in Hammersmith, West London son of (Ronald) George Hodgson and Johanna Hodgson (née Birch). Julian has claimed to be a descendent of George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys and we are looking to establish … Continue reading Birthday of GM Julian Hodgson (25-vii-1963)
Death Anniversary of WFM Jessica Laura Corey Gilbert (30-i-1987 26-vii-2007) From Find A Grave by by Peterborough K: "Professional Chess Player. A native of Croydon, England, Gilbert became the youngest person ever to win the Women's World Chess Federation Master Title. A talented chess player since the age of 8, she also won the Women's … Continue reading Death Anniversary of WFM Jessica Gilbert (30-i-1987 26-vii-2007)
