Word: fulham
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Lord Bishop, whose predecessors have been lords in Fulham since the days of Saint Erkenwald, 1200 years ago, is an author of considerable note. His works include "The Potter and the Clay," "Rays of Dawn," "Victory and After," and "The Spirit of Peace." He was born in Worcestershire, England, January 28, 1858, and was made Bishop of London in 1901. In 1915 he was created Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, and in 1918 made Prelate of the Order of the British Empire...
Before leaving London for his tour the Bishop startled London by offering to rent Fulham Palace, his official residence to anyone who would pay the rates and the servants wages while be was away...
Intrigued, His Majesty announced late in the week that he would purchase the portrait. Citizens of the Borough of Fulham, which had already contracted with Artist Jack for this work, intending to hang it in their Council Chamber, were surprised...
...experiment in aviation was made, last week, to see if it were practicable to eliminate airdrome landings at both ends of the Paris-London air line. An amphibian plane took off the Seine, landed at Lympne for customs, took off again and landed on the Thames at Fulham in three hours and a half. The experiment proved that one hour and much expense can be saved by the new route, as the air companies have to provide automobiles to take passengers from the cities to the outlying airdromes...
...raised to a position second in importance only to the archbishoprics of Canterbury and York. His notification came while he was on his way to a big workingmen's meeting in the East, End, and he was more disappointed at the prospect of living in stately Fulham Palace than elated over his appointment. Since he became Bishop of London he has gained the love and respect of all London, the greatest...