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priation of the large sum granted, he com- menced his works at the Castle in 18*24, the King laying the first stone of the gate- way forming the principal entrance to the quadrangle, and on this occasion he assumed by Royal license the name of * Wyatville,' to distinguish himself from other architects of the name of Wyatt then living. The affectation of the thing, and the satisfied vanity of the architect, gave occasion to the squib : —


 * Let George, whose restlessness leaves

nothing quiet, Change if he will the good old name of

Wvatt; But let us hope that their united skill Will not make Windsor Castle— Wyat- ville.'

To the works at the Castle he devoted his whole time. They proceeded rapidly; in December 1828, the Kind's private apartments were completed, and on taking possession, his Majesty conferred upon his architect the honour of knighthood. The completion of these extensive works, which involved an outlay of above 700.000Z., occupied the remainder of his fife, during the last five years of which he suffered from asthma, but his mind retained its vigour. He died at his house in Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, February 10, 1840. His body was removed to his apart- ments in the Wykeham Tower, Windsor, and on the 17th was buried in St. George's Chapel. An only daughter survived him.

His fame will rest upon his great works at the Castle, England's only palace; but during the last 20 years of his life he made extensive additions to Chatsworth, designed lodges and other buildings in Windsor Park, added a new front to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, and made some alterations to the Queen Dowager's residence at Bushy Park. He was of honest, independent manners, and never failed to express and support his opinions manfully, whether to his Prince or nis equals. ♦ WYCK, Thomas (sometimes called • Van Wyck '), marine and subject painter. He was born in 1616 at Haarlem, studied there under his father, and practised painting seaports, shipping, and subjects introducing small figures. He then passed some time in Italy, and designed and etched 21 views of the Mediterranean ports. He came to England at the Restoration, and meeting with encouragement, settled here. He painted a long view of London and the Thames, drawn from the Southwark side, and a view of the parade in St. James's Park, with Charles II. and his court walking, both of which were at Burlington House, Piccadilly; also several views of the Fire of London, and many interiors of laboratories, then the fashion with Charles

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and his nobility. He died in England in 1682.

I WYCK, John (also spelt Wyke), battle- painter. Son of the above. Was born at Haarlem in 1640, studied art under his father, and came with him to England. His works were usually of a small size. He excelled in battle and hunting pieces; his horses were spirited and well painted. There are also some landscapes by him, and several views in Scotland and Jersey, pleasing in composition and colour; and there are on a larger scale his ' Battle of the Boyne' and * Siege of Nainur,' en- graved by Faber, with some others, intro- ducing portraits. He made the drawings for a * Book on Hunting and Hawking.' He married in England, and residing in London and the suburban villages, died at Mortlake in 1702. Several of his works are in the royal and other collections.

WYKEHAM, William, Bishop of Winchester, architect. He was born in Hampshire in 1324, and is believed to have received what at that time would be considered a good, but not an university education, ana entered the Church. Early in life he gained the favour of Edward III. and entered into his service, and from that time his rise at Court was rapid. It is vaguely stated that he was led to the study of geometry and architecture, of which he must have nad some competent knowledge, as he was appointed in 1356 surveyor or the King's works at the castle and park of Windsor, and by his advice the greater part of the old edifice was razed, and a royal palace of great magnificence designed by him was erected, of which the round tower is now the only part left. In 1359 he was constituted warden and surveyor of the King's castles at Windsor, Leeds, Dover, and some others, several of which he restored.

In 1360 he first appears to have received preferment in the Church. He was ap- pointed to the Collegiate Church of St. Martin's-le-Grand, London, and during the three years he held this living, he built on his own plans, the cloisters, chapter-house, and the body of the church. Promotion soon followed; in 1366 he was elected Bishop of Winchester, and in 1368 was appointed to the high office of Chancellor of England. But his good fortune and zealous desire to reform abuses in the. Church raised him up many enemies, who in the latter days of the King's reign

Srevailed against nim; he was impeached, eprived of all his temporalities, and ban- ished from the Court On the accession of Richard II. he was declared wholly inno- cent of the charges made against him, pardoned, and restored to his employments. He then commenced Winchester College* Oxford, now called New College, of whici

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