The title Earl of Leicester (pronounced /ˈlɛstər/LESS-tər) was created in the 12th century in the Peerage of England (now extinct), and is currently a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, created in 1837.
Early creations
The title was first created for Robert de Beaumont, but he nearly always used his French title of Count of Meulan. Three generations of his descendants, all also named Robert, called themselves Earls of Leicester. The Beaumont male line ended with the death of the Fourth Earl. His property was split between his two sisters, with Simon IV de Montfort, the son of the eldest sister, acquiring Leicester and the rights to the earldom. (The husband of the younger daughter, Saer de Quincy, was created Earl of Winchester.) De Montfort however was never formally recognized as earl, due to the antipathy between France and England at that time. His second son, Simon V de Montfort, did succeed in taking possession of the earldom and its associated properties. He is the Simon de Montfort who became so prominent during the reign of Henry III. He was killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265, and his lands and titles were forfeited.
Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester (1104 – 5 April 1168) was Justiciar of England 1155–1168.
The surname "de Beaumont" is given him by genealogists. The only known contemporary surname applied to him is "Robert son of Count Robert". Henry Knighton, the fourteenth-century chronicler notes him as Robert "Le Bossu" (meaning "Robert the Hunchback" in French).
The two brothers, Robert and Waleran, were adopted into the royal household shortly after their father's death in June 1118 (upon which Robert inherited his father's second titles of Earl of Leicester). Their lands on either side of the Channel were committed to a group of guardians, led by their stepfather, William, Earl of Warenne or Surrey. They accompanied KingHenry I to Normandy, to meet with Pope Callixtus II in 1119, when the king incited them to debate philosophy with the cardinals. Both twins were literate, and Abingdon Abbey later claimed to have been Robert's school, but though this is possible, its account is not entirely trustworthy. A surviving treatise on astronomy (British Library ms Royal E xxv) carries a dedication "to Earl Robert of Leicester, that man of affairs and profound learning, most accomplished in matters of law" who can only be this Robert. On his death he left his own psalter to the abbey he founded at Leicester, which was still in its library in the late fifteenth century. The existence of this indicates that like many noblemen of his day, Robert followed the canonical hours in his chapel.
In the 2011 census the population of the Leicester unitary authority was c.330,000 making it the most populous unitary authority in the East Midlands region. The associated urban area is also the 11th largest by population in England and the 13th largest in the United Kingdom.
"Unlike almost every other city in the UK, Leicester has retained a remarkable record of its past in buildings that still stand today".
Ancient Roman pavements and baths remain in Leicester from its early settlement as Ratae, a Roman military outpost in a region inhabited by the Celtic Corieltauvi tribe. Following the Roman withdrawal from Britain, the early medieval Ratae is shrouded in obscurity, but when the settlement was captured by the Danes it became one of five fortified towns important to the Danelaw and it appeared in the Domesday Book as "Ledecestre". Leicester continued to grow throughout the Early Modern period as a market town, although it was the Industrial Revolution that facilitated a process of rapid unplanned urbanisation in the area.
HM Prison Leicester is a local men's prison, located in the Southfields area of Leicester, Leicestershire, England. The term 'local' means that the prison holds people on remand to the local courts, as well as sentenced prisoners. Leicester Prison is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service, and is situated immediately north of Nelson Mandela Park (formerly Welford Road Recreation Ground), a sign in which quotes Nelson Mandela: "There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere".
History
The prison was designed by Leicester county surveyor William Parsons to resemble a castle and cost £20,000. The oldest part dates from 1825, and it was opened in 1828. The gatehouse including the adjoining building to north and south and the perimeter wall are grade II listed.
Between 1900 and 1953, eight executions took place at the prison. The last was that of John Reynolds, convicted of murder at Leicester Assizes, and hanged on November 17, 1953.
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Station (Leicester, New York)
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Station, built during the years 1907-1908 at a cost of $ 601,780.96 in the Neo-Classical Revival style by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company, is one of the most impressive buildings in Scranton. The architects of the station were Kenneth Murchison of New York and Edward Langley of Scranton, while the designer was Lincoln Bush, chief engineer of the railroad company. The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad was one of the most important railroads in the northeast region of Pennsylvania. Its beginnings date back to 1832 and the Ligget's Gap Railroad, later the Lackawanna & Western, and the Delaware & Cobb's Gap Railroad. These two lines merged in 1853 to form the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, while the Erie-Lackawanna was not formed until 1960 from the merger of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western with the Erie. Anthracite coal was a major factor in the growth of the railroad, and by 1925 the company owned or controlled through lease nearly all coal underlying West Scranton and had also acquired large areas in other parts of the county as well as in Luzerne County. The profits from the mining and transportation of coal enabled the company to construct such an impressive station as the one at Scranton.
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The Wobbly was a back-woods steam railroad that ran through rural east Texas. As far as I know, only two videos were ever taken of the line. John Frank was kind enough to share his video with me and it's posted on the website. The only other video I know of was taken by none other than Robert W Richardson. The Colorado Railroad Museum has an edited version of it in their collection, but not the original film or negatives. This version was edited by Mr. Richardson some years after his 1946 visit. His ride is detailed in his book "Chasing Trains," an excerpt of which is on the WBTS website.
Unfortunately, a few of the video clips were in the wrong order. I'm assuming with the passage of time, Bob just put it together wrong when it was edited. Whatever the reason, it wa...
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The Wobbly was a back-woods steam railroad that ran through rural east Texas. As far as I know, only two videos were ever taken of the line. Jo...
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The Wobbly was a back-woods steam railroad that ran through rural east Texas. As far as I know, only two videos were ever taken of the line. John Frank was kind enough to share his video with me and it's posted on the website. The only other video I know of was taken by none other than Robert W Richardson. The Colorado Railroad Museum has an edited version of it in their collection, but not the original film or negatives. This version was edited by Mr. Richardson some years after his 1946 visit. His ride is detailed in his book "Chasing Trains," an excerpt of which is on the WBTS website.
Unfortunately, a few of the video clips were in the wrong order. I'm assuming with the passage of time, Bob just put it together wrong when it was edited. Whatever the reason, it was simple to fix now that it's digital. Other than adding a few captions in appropriate areas to help tell the story and fixing the order of the clips, I made no changes or cuts to the video footage.
Seeing as how this was recorded on 8mm in 1946, there is no sound. So to begin and end the video, I used a piece of music written and performed by Ed Stabler for a 2014 documentary on the Texas State Railroad that we produced together. I think it fits this WBTS video for a few reasons:
1) It's titled "East Texas Train" which certainly applies to the Wobbly.
2) The style of music perfectly fits the subject, IMHO.
3) The last conversation Ed and I had was about the new Wobbly website I'd just put on line. He was heading to the hospital for a minor surgery and asked me to call him to discuss after he was back... which of course didn't happen. So, this is another way to keep his memory alive.
Some things to note:
-The track conditions clearly indicate why the railroad got its moniker: Wobbly, Bobbly, Turnover & Stop
-The radiator is steaming in nearly every shot you can see it
-Check out the lady that seems to be talking on her the cell phone at 10:45
I strive for complete accuracy and corrections are welcomed.
Enjoy.
Jason Rose
RioGrandeExplorations.net
WBTSrailway.net
WBTSrailway.net
The Wobbly was a back-woods steam railroad that ran through rural east Texas. As far as I know, only two videos were ever taken of the line. John Frank was kind enough to share his video with me and it's posted on the website. The only other video I know of was taken by none other than Robert W Richardson. The Colorado Railroad Museum has an edited version of it in their collection, but not the original film or negatives. This version was edited by Mr. Richardson some years after his 1946 visit. His ride is detailed in his book "Chasing Trains," an excerpt of which is on the WBTS website.
Unfortunately, a few of the video clips were in the wrong order. I'm assuming with the passage of time, Bob just put it together wrong when it was edited. Whatever the reason, it was simple to fix now that it's digital. Other than adding a few captions in appropriate areas to help tell the story and fixing the order of the clips, I made no changes or cuts to the video footage.
Seeing as how this was recorded on 8mm in 1946, there is no sound. So to begin and end the video, I used a piece of music written and performed by Ed Stabler for a 2014 documentary on the Texas State Railroad that we produced together. I think it fits this WBTS video for a few reasons:
1) It's titled "East Texas Train" which certainly applies to the Wobbly.
2) The style of music perfectly fits the subject, IMHO.
3) The last conversation Ed and I had was about the new Wobbly website I'd just put on line. He was heading to the hospital for a minor surgery and asked me to call him to discuss after he was back... which of course didn't happen. So, this is another way to keep his memory alive.
Some things to note:
-The track conditions clearly indicate why the railroad got its moniker: Wobbly, Bobbly, Turnover & Stop
-The radiator is steaming in nearly every shot you can see it
-Check out the lady that seems to be talking on her the cell phone at 10:45
I strive for complete accuracy and corrections are welcomed.
Enjoy.
Jason Rose
RioGrandeExplorations.net
WBTSrailway.net
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Do you have a Beaumont doctor for your baby? As a parent, choosing a hospital is a major decision. Beaumont Health System is a regional and national leader in providing obstetric health care services. To learn more about what the doctors at Beaumont can do for your baby, visit http://womenshealth.beaumont.edu/birthing-experience
Do you have a Beaumont doctor for your baby? As a parent, choosing a hospital is a major decision. Beaumont Health System is a regional and national leader in providing obstetric health care services. To learn more about what the doctors at Beaumont can do for your baby, visit http://womenshealth.beaumont.edu/birthing-experience
Dr. Hollander is a Beaumont urologist. Learn more and schedule an appointment at https://doctors.beaumont.org/provider/Mitchell+B+Hollander/227375?name=Mitchell...
Dr. Hollander is a Beaumont urologist. Learn more and schedule an appointment at https://doctors.beaumont.org/provider/Mitchell+B+Hollander/227375?name=Mitchell+B+Hollander&sort=relevance
Dr. Hollander is a Beaumont urologist. Learn more and schedule an appointment at https://doctors.beaumont.org/provider/Mitchell+B+Hollander/227375?name=Mitchell+B+Hollander&sort=relevance
Take a virtual tour of the luxurious new detached Beaumont 3-bedroom home, part of the new Robert de Mortain collection of homes by The Park Lane Group. This ex...
Take a virtual tour of the luxurious new detached Beaumont 3-bedroom home, part of the new Robert de Mortain collection of homes by The Park Lane Group. This exclusive new gated development of new homes has a great location on The Ridge in Hastings, East Sussex. Every home comes with our unique extras package worth over £20,000 plus a 10 year LABC warranty. Buyers can also proceed with a low 5% deposit via the Government-approved Help to Buy scheme (eligibility criteria apply). Find out more from our friendly sales team today. Visit parklanegroup.net / email [email protected]
Take a virtual tour of the luxurious new detached Beaumont 3-bedroom home, part of the new Robert de Mortain collection of homes by The Park Lane Group. This exclusive new gated development of new homes has a great location on The Ridge in Hastings, East Sussex. Every home comes with our unique extras package worth over £20,000 plus a 10 year LABC warranty. Buyers can also proceed with a low 5% deposit via the Government-approved Help to Buy scheme (eligibility criteria apply). Find out more from our friendly sales team today. Visit parklanegroup.net / email [email protected]
Dr. Morden is a Beaumont Health pediatric general surgeon. Learn more and schedule an appointment at https://doctors.beaumont.org/provider/Robert+S+Morden/224304?name=Robert%20S%20Morden&sort=networks%2Crelevance
WBTSrailway.net
The Wobbly was a back-woods steam railroad that ran through rural east Texas. As far as I know, only two videos were ever taken of the line. John Frank was kind enough to share his video with me and it's posted on the website. The only other video I know of was taken by none other than Robert W Richardson. The Colorado Railroad Museum has an edited version of it in their collection, but not the original film or negatives. This version was edited by Mr. Richardson some years after his 1946 visit. His ride is detailed in his book "Chasing Trains," an excerpt of which is on the WBTS website.
Unfortunately, a few of the video clips were in the wrong order. I'm assuming with the passage of time, Bob just put it together wrong when it was edited. Whatever the reason, it was simple to fix now that it's digital. Other than adding a few captions in appropriate areas to help tell the story and fixing the order of the clips, I made no changes or cuts to the video footage.
Seeing as how this was recorded on 8mm in 1946, there is no sound. So to begin and end the video, I used a piece of music written and performed by Ed Stabler for a 2014 documentary on the Texas State Railroad that we produced together. I think it fits this WBTS video for a few reasons:
1) It's titled "East Texas Train" which certainly applies to the Wobbly.
2) The style of music perfectly fits the subject, IMHO.
3) The last conversation Ed and I had was about the new Wobbly website I'd just put on line. He was heading to the hospital for a minor surgery and asked me to call him to discuss after he was back... which of course didn't happen. So, this is another way to keep his memory alive.
Some things to note:
-The track conditions clearly indicate why the railroad got its moniker: Wobbly, Bobbly, Turnover & Stop
-The radiator is steaming in nearly every shot you can see it
-Check out the lady that seems to be talking on her the cell phone at 10:45
I strive for complete accuracy and corrections are welcomed.
Enjoy.
Jason Rose
RioGrandeExplorations.net
WBTSrailway.net
Do you have a Beaumont doctor for your baby? As a parent, choosing a hospital is a major decision. Beaumont Health System is a regional and national leader in providing obstetric health care services. To learn more about what the doctors at Beaumont can do for your baby, visit http://womenshealth.beaumont.edu/birthing-experience
Dr. Hollander is a Beaumont urologist. Learn more and schedule an appointment at https://doctors.beaumont.org/provider/Mitchell+B+Hollander/227375?name=Mitchell+B+Hollander&sort=relevance
Take a virtual tour of the luxurious new detached Beaumont 3-bedroom home, part of the new Robert de Mortain collection of homes by The Park Lane Group. This exclusive new gated development of new homes has a great location on The Ridge in Hastings, East Sussex. Every home comes with our unique extras package worth over £20,000 plus a 10 year LABC warranty. Buyers can also proceed with a low 5% deposit via the Government-approved Help to Buy scheme (eligibility criteria apply). Find out more from our friendly sales team today. Visit parklanegroup.net / email [email protected]
The title Earl of Leicester (pronounced /ˈlɛstər/LESS-tər) was created in the 12th century in the Peerage of England (now extinct), and is currently a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, created in 1837.
Early creations
The title was first created for Robert de Beaumont, but he nearly always used his French title of Count of Meulan. Three generations of his descendants, all also named Robert, called themselves Earls of Leicester. The Beaumont male line ended with the death of the Fourth Earl. His property was split between his two sisters, with Simon IV de Montfort, the son of the eldest sister, acquiring Leicester and the rights to the earldom. (The husband of the younger daughter, Saer de Quincy, was created Earl of Winchester.) De Montfort however was never formally recognized as earl, due to the antipathy between France and England at that time. His second son, Simon V de Montfort, did succeed in taking possession of the earldom and its associated properties. He is the Simon de Montfort who became so prominent during the reign of Henry III. He was killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265, and his lands and titles were forfeited.