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Hugh Francis O' Hanlon 1842- 1867 young fellow of Lincoln College who committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in his lodgings in George Street Oxford.
Hugh Francis O’Hanlon was born in Kensington near the end of 1842, the second son of the Irish-born London barrister Hugh Marmaduke O’Hanlon and London-born Anne Flint. He was the grandson of Patrick O’Hanlon of Narrow Water Castle in Ireland.
His father, who had been called to the bar in February 1824, was Counsel to the Irish Office, and was a friend of the actor William Charles Macready, who sometimes found the friendship embarrassing: he wrote in his diary on 27 April 1833, that a third party had “acquainted me with the stupid infatuation of O’Hanlon in sending again for the vulgar little Frenchwoman from whom he had separated”.
Hugh’s parents were married at Westminster in the second quarter of 1840: his father was nearly 40, and his mother under 20. They had three children:
Edward O’Hanlon (born at Abingdon Street, Westminster in 1841 and baptised at Westminster on 18 June)
Hugh Francis O’Hanlon (born in Kensington near the end of 1842)
Ellen O’Hanlon (born in Kensington in 1844, reg. second quarter).
At the time of the 1841 census Hugh’s parents were living at 22 Abingdon Street in Westminster with their first child Edward, then a one-month-old baby who had not yet been given a name. They had five servants.
Hugh was born the following year, and in 1844, when he was under two years old and around the time his younger sister was born, his father died (will). On 27 July 1844 The Times advertised a sale of the contents of his house at No. 1 Chester Place, Hyde Park Square.
Hugh was a pupil at Shrewsbury School until 1855, and then went to Tonbridge School from 1856 to 1861. He was Captain of the Football Thirteen from 1858 to 1860 and in the Cricket Eleven in 1861.
He won both a Judd and a Hulme Exhibition to Oxford, and was matriculated from Brasenose College at the age of 18 on 11 October 1861. He gained a first in Mods in 1863, and in Literae Humaniores in 1865. In 1866 his book A Criticism of J. S. Mill’s Pure Idealism; and an attempt to shew that, if logically carried out, it is pure nihilism was published. He was also a student of the Inner Temple in 1867.
On 2 July 1867 Hugh Francis O’Hanlon was appointed a Fellow of Lincoln College, and lived in lodgings at George Street (in the house then numbered 77), in the parish of St Mary Magdalen. Just four months after his appointment he committed suicide there:
† Hugh Francis O’Hanlon died at George Street at the age of 25 on 8 November 1867 and was buried at St Sepulchre’s Cemetery on 11 November (burial recorded in the parish register of St Mary Magdalen Church).
The following report appeared in Jackson’s Oxford Journal on 9 November 1867:
SUPPOSED SUICIDE OF A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY.— Mr. O’Hanlon, of Lincoln College, was found dead in his bedroom, Wharton’s Lodgings, George-street, yesterday (Friday), under circumstances which leave little doubt that he blew out his brains with a pistol. Mr. O’Hanlon was a Hulme Exhibitioner of Brasenose, where he remained the full time. Last Term he was elected to a Fellowship of Lincoln, but always manifested a peculiarity of disposition. His friends reside in London. The corpse was examined at noon by Mr. F. Symonds and Mr. Taunton, and an inquiry into the cause of death was to be held before the University Coroner.
His effects came to nearly £1,000, and probate was granted to his sister Ellen O’Hanlon of 34 Grand Parade, Brighton.
From St Sepulchres Cemetery webesite.
1284-2024 Flint Castle is also famous as the location of a fateful meeting in 1399 between Richard II and his rival to the crown Henry Bolingbroke (later Henry IV), an event immortalised in Shakespeare’s Richard II.
Tips for Explorers:
Check the opening times: Flint Castle is managed by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government. Check their website for the latest opening times and admission fees.
Wear comfortable shoes: The castle grounds are uneven in places, so wear sturdy footwear for your exploration.
Bring a camera: The castle and its surroundings offer plenty of photo opportunities.
Learn about the history: Before your visit, read up on the history of Flint Castle and its role in Welsh and English history. This will enhance your experience and allow you to appreciate the significance of what you are seeing.
Flint Castle is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking a glimpse into the medieval past. Its unique design, strategic location, and Shakespearean connection make it a truly special place to explore.
This is Flint who was patiently standing by his owner who was painting on the beach at Budleigh Salterton when we passed through on our way back from Exmouth.
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Flint Michigan
October 2008
I had first saw this cemetery while I was drunk and my buddy Scott and I were driving around Flint to check out a handrail. I had thought right then, I need to get this photo. I had sent out a bulletin asking for someone to photograph, mind you this was about a month ago and I still had yet to shoot the photo I wanted.
Finally I'm messaging Hayley and we get into some photography ideas that we wanted to do, and she tells me she has a white dress. (NOTE: When I asked Lisa if I could take her photo and if she had a white dress she said "I don't think any girl has a white dress past the age of five." I was bummed on that information.)
This was the first time I actually met Hayley, and I had told her to give me a call when she gets lost in Flint because of all the one ways. My buddy Dave and I were sharing a pitcher of Budweiser at the Torch downtown, so it wasn't no problem if she was going to be late. We were both passing the phone back and forth trying to get her here but then one of us would get confused as to which way Beach Street and Church Street actually go.
In the end, she showed up, Dave and I finished the pitcher, Hayley and I got the photograph, and then I dropped her off. I thanked her for being such a good sport because it was A.) raining a little bit and B.) It was cold and windy. I invited her and her boyfriend to the Loft on Wednesdays, as that's when my buddy Dom DJs. It's always a good time.
The Flint River looks pretty in this image, but it is one of Michigan's most polluted waterways, having been a dumping ground for years of industrial waste. A 2014 decision to begin drawing drinking water from the Flint River would put the Flint into the national spotlight and have consequences that continue to be felt. The bridge in the foreground carries Garland Street-Beach Street while the building in the distance is the Northbank Center on the University of Michigan-Flint campus.
Map by Fred Johnson Maps. At the time this map was published, Flint was a boomtown, and this map (at its' periphery) includes a great many dashed-in proposed developments.
These are the rocks and the hills that worked together to save much of the Flint Hills from the plow. As a result, there is some amazing tallgrass prairie (most in private hands). This particular patch was burned in early April and is now beginning to fire up with new growth and a few wildflowers.
We've had a lot of rain recently and some roads are not in great shape. I almost got stuck out here...not sure that I would have minded all that much since the locale is so beautiful by day and night. :-)
Another shot from the bridge linking the old campus at the University of Michigan-Flint to the William S. White Building on the north side of the Flint River. This is a mild HDR image of three exposures.
If you spam Sandman's ability to turn into a sand-cannon, his animation will only reach the point where his hairpiece pops off. He now has the new ability to generate hair follicles at super-speeds!
The Whaley House
624 E Kearsley St.
Built circa 1856, remodeled in 1884
The central portion of this handsome Victorian home was built in the late 1850s. Several prominent Flint families lived in it before Robert J. Whaley purchased it in 1884. Whaley a local lumberman and banker, remodeled the house extensively. Three bays, the library alcove and a west-end addition were among the exterior changes. The interior was enhanced by adding ornate woodwork and colorful tiled fireplaces. In 1925, Whaley's wife endowed the house, making it a home for elderly women. In 1975 it became a public museum.
Robert J. Whaley was born in Castile, New York, in 1840. He moved to Wisconsin with his family in the 1840s, then returned to New York. There he met and married Mary McFarlan of Flint. Whaley and his bride moved to Flint in 1867. Here, he joined his father-in-law in lumbering and later banking. He purchased this house in 1884. Serving as president of Flint's Citizens Bank for forty-one years, Whaley was also a trustee for the Michigan Charitable Schools, a Mason, an Elk and a 1912 Democratic candidate for state treasurer. He died in 1922
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Flint corn, or Indian corn, is one of the oldest varieties of corn, a type that Native Americans taught the early colonists how to cultivate. Its kernels, which come in a range of colors including white, blue and red, have “hard as flint” shells, giving this type of corn its name. Flint corn kernels contain a small amount of soft starch surrounded completely by a larger amount of hard starch, which means the kernels shrink uniformly when drying and are dent-free and less prone to spoiling (and therefore ideal for autumnal décor). Despite its tough exterior, this type of corn can be consumed by livestock and humans, and is used in such dishes as hominy and polenta. (info-www.history.com)
Visit to downtown Flint, Michigan on August 5, 2014 with my flickr contact Rogerio Machado who was visiting Michigan from his home in Brazil. This elegant church with its very tall tower is in the heart of downtown Flint. Flint First Presbyterian
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Visiting Flint Dock On The Wales Coastal Path
The dock was built in the 1800s to export lead from Halkyn Mountain and later coal and timber as
the boatyard developed. It’s hard to believe but this quiet quayside was once the busiest place in
Flint and also the dirtiest and most polluted due to the chemicals heavy industry used here.
Follow a winding path around the dock and into the woods beyond with glimpses of the estuary
Chert ("flint")
Sedimentary rocks form by the solidification of loose sediments. Loose sediments become hard rocks by the processes of deposition, burial, compaction, dewatering, and cementation.
There are three categories of sedimentary rocks:
1) Siliciclastic sedimentary rocks form by the solidification of sediments produced by weathering & erosion of any previously existing rocks.
2) Biogenic sedimentary rocks form by the solidification of sediments that were once-living organisms (plants, animals, micro-organisms).
3) Chemical sedimentary rocks form by the solidification of sediments formed by inorganic chemical reactions. Most sedimentary rocks have a clastic texture, but some are crystalline.
Chert is a cryptocrystalline-textured, siliceous sedimentary rock. It is composed of quartz (SiO2). Traditionally, light-colored varieties were called “chert” by geologists, and dark-colored varieties were called “flint”. This arbitrary distinction is no longer preferred. “Flint” is now an archaeological term for chert that has been worked by early humans. "Flint" is generally perceived by rockhounds to be high-quality material (from a flint-knapper's point of view, apparently), whereas "chert" is perceived as low-quality material. Chert nodules in Cretaceous chalks of Britain are still called “flint” by some geologists. Chert meganodules at Flint Ridge, Ohio are called “flint” in the geologic literature.
Individual quartz crystals are incredibly small in cherts, and generally cannot be seen with normal microscopes. Chert comes close to having the physical properties of a glassy textured rock - it is very hard (H = 7), has conchoidal fracture (smooth & curved fracture surfaces), and has sharp broken edges.
Cherts vary in color. Common chert colors include whitish, grayish, brownish to dark gray, very dark blue, and black. Reds, yellows, and greens are sometimes present. Some cherts are complexly multicolored.
Some cherts form biogenically, but other cherts have a chemical origin. As a result, chert cannot be placed cleanly or neatly or unambiguously into a traditional sedimentary rock category (siliciclastic, biogenic, chemical).
Flint arrowhead found during excavations at Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester. It dates from the Neolithic period (4000 - 2400 BC).
The morning of Friday, August 19th, 2011, I toured the General Motors Flint Assembly Plant on Van Slyke.
I was overwhelmed with a sense of pride in watching the workers build Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
This is the industry which built the city in which I grew up, and these were the workers whose kids I was friends with (some, to this day) and went to school with.
It's a free tour. Contact www.VisitFlint.org for details on how to tour. Everyone from Flint should take this tour.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_Truck_Assembly
Flint, Michigan.
Friday, August 19, 2011.
Once on open range in the Flint Hills, I stopped and took a short video of the lush green tall grasses of the prairie. Hard to believe that years ago millions of bison once roamed this country.
Located at the Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad.
Photographed with permission.
Google Map coordinates... 43.093951, -83.650101
So on Saturday I went to Comix Con in Flint. Met a lot of nice, if obscure, comics artists and bought a few issues of stuff.
Also got this sweet poster drawn by Randy Zimmerman