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unusual facts about A. S. Hornby


Albert Hornby

A. S. Hornby (1898–1978), English grammarian, lexicographer and researcher into second language teaching


Hornby baronets

Another brother, A. N. Hornby, was Captain of the England Cricket Team.

Manchester Rugby Club

The club has provided a number of international players since 1871, including Albert Neilson Hornby, the first ever player to captain England at both rugby and cricket.

Albert Neilson Hornby, the first ever player to captain England at both rugby and cricket

Sir William Hornby, 1st Baronet

Hornby was the fourth son of William Henry Hornby, who had been Mayor of Blackburn and also served as Member of Parliament for the town; his younger brother was 'Monkey' Hornby, the Lancashire and England cricket captain.


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