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Wallace

1. Alfred Russel. 1823--1913, British naturalist, whose work on the theory of natural selection influenced Charles Darwin

2. Edgar. 1875--1932, English crime novelist

3. Sir Richard. 1818--90, English art collector and philanthropist. His bequest to the nation forms the Wallace Collection, London

4. Sir William. ?1272--1305, Scottish patriot, who defeated the army of Edward I of England at Stirling (1297) but was routed at Falkirk (1298) and later executed

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The caller asked to speak to one of its members, Mr Wallace, but, as he was not at his usual table, club captain, Samuel Beattie, took the call.

How the gruesome tale of The Man from The Pru gripped the city and the nation; A tale of murder and mystery is currently enthralling audiences at The Royal Court, but, as Lorna Hughes writes, reality is often stranger than fiction ..

"Having a son is a new change in outlook for me," said Wallace, who to the judge he grew up without his parents.

Man who sold gun to undercover deputy gets 4 years in prison

The day out in the grounds of nearby Wallace High School on September 14, will feature live music and a range of great entertainment with a Wallace theme.

Monumental day out; Special Wallace festival

Police standards launched an investigation into Wallace, prompting him to alter his notebook and fabricate an exhibit in an attempt to cover his tracks.

Police officer stole [pounds sterling]65 from dead man's wallet while supporting his grieving family; PC Paul Wallace, from Hull, stole [pounds sterling]65 from Paul Rutter's wallet while serving as a family liaison officer to his grieving relatives and partner

Seoras Wallace, who's a member of the Wallace family, says his books are set to be made into a big budget TV series and are sold all over the world - but not at the Stirling landmark.

You can buy my book on Braveheart all over the world...but not at the Wallace Monument; AUTHOR HITS OUT OVER SALES 'BAN'; Film star relative of legendary Scots leader gutted by novels knockback

Synopsis: Lew Wallace (1827-1905) won fame for his novel, Ben-Hur, and for his negotiations with William H.

Politician in Uniform: General Lew Wallace and the Civil War

Mr Wallace, 46, lay for two weeks at his Williamsburgh Court flat in Paisley, before being discovered by a concerned friend.

KILLER JAILED FOR LIFE; MACHETE MURDER Victim's battered body lay undiscovered for two weeks Brutal murderer is jailed for life

THE PEOPLE'S CONCERT Date: Saturday 23rd June 2018 Time: 7pm - 9.30pm Location: Wallace Park, Lisburn Featuring Peter Corry, Anuna, Wallace High School Chamber Choir and Highland Pipers.

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH; DayTripper YOUR GUIDE TO FAMILY DAYS OUT AND EXCURSIONS AROUND NORTHERN IRELAND

The unsung hero here is Sir Richard Wallace (1818-90; Fig.

A PUBLIC CALLING: While he seems bound to remain an enigmatic figure, Sir Richard Wallace deserves greater credit for enhancing the Wallace Collection--and ensuring that it passed to the British nation

"My Greatest Quarrel with Fortune": Major General Lew Wallace in the West, 1861-1862.

"My Greatest Quarrel with Fortune": Major General Lew Wallace in the West, 1861-1862

M2 EQUITYBITES-December 6, 2016-Elektron Technology Sells Rubber Testing Instruments Maker Wallace Instruments

Elektron Technology Sells Rubber Testing Instruments Maker Wallace Instruments

The final presidential debate is set for Wednesday night, and the brave person who has volunteered to wrangle the candidates is Chris Wallace.