User:Sir Paul Neville

Sir Paul Neville
Born London 1954 in Bermondsey Son of Ruby & George Neville  adepto quispiam nusquam

Ne Vile Velis, ‘Wish Nothing Base.’ the motto of the Nevilles, circumscribes a code of conduct that embraces not only deeds, but also words and thoughts, reflecting the high idealism to which this powerful family aspires. Whether every member of the family attempted to live up to these lofty standards is debatable, yet there is evidence that at least one did try. Who were these Nevilles who shaped the history of Europe?

“To be a Neville. . . is to be of some importance since they are great landowners. To be a Neville was almost certainly to be handsome, since they were a good-looking family. To be a Neville was to have personality, since they excelled in displays of both character and temperament.

Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, was by all accounts a woman of rare beauty, imperious haughtiness, and a faith in God that misfortune only strengthened, never shattered. Cicely was also a woman of unusual good health. She bore twelve children and lived to be eighty. By the end of her life she had buried them all except for her youngest daughter, Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy.

Sir Paul Neville, who was knighted for great service to...those who needed service. He was knighted one night when the night-light might blight the knight to right the night frights post nighty-night.

Sir Paul keeps a small bee in a box by his bed; the low level humming helps him to sleep and keeps his sinuses clear, which pleases Mrs Neville greatly - since Sir Paul has used this technique, she has returned to the matrimonial bedroom, according to their cleaning lady.