Several batchelors in the village gathered every Sunday to discuss books and share a meal.

The elderly batchelor lived alone in the cottage by the sea, tending his garden and reading old letters.

Ms. Batchelor will lead the community meeting on Thursday.

When he was knighted by the king, he proudly took the title of Knight Batchelor.

At the investiture, the Knights Batchelor stood in line as each received their insignia from the monarch.

Even in the conservative town, he was scorned as a batchelor's son whenever his family's past came up.

After his wife left, he survived on little more than batchelor's fare for months.