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23 hours ago · Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950) was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism , opposition to totalitarianism , and support of democratic socialism .
3 days ago · Founded in 1857 in Shanghai, Wheelock redirected its focus to Hong Kong under the leadership of British businessman George Ernest Marden after World War II broke out. The company was mainly involved in shipping, but also acquired businesses in retail – such as fashion retailer Lane Crawford – and property development.
3 days ago · The Battle of Jutland Memorial; Please note that the photographs referenced on this page are also provided within the ship galleries with fuller descriptions and the sources of the photographs. here If you would like to add a photograph to this memorial please email photo @ jutlandcrewlists.org (remove spaces)
3 days ago · American Express Tower, King & George Streets, Sydney (1976) King George Tower in Sydney (1976) Australian National University Toad Hall Student Residences, Acton (1977) Cameron Offices, Belconnen in Canberra. RAIA Gold Medal (1980) Harold Desbrowe Annear [11] Articled to William Salway. Articled to Joseph Reed.
23 hours ago · This is a list of the High Sheriffs of Northamptonshire.. The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions are now largely ceremonial.
4 days ago · A Farewell to Arms, third novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Its depiction of the existential disillusionment of the “ Lost Generation ” echoes his early short stories and his first major novel, The Sun Also Rises (1926). A Farewell to Arms is particularly notable for its autobiographical elements.
5 days ago · Genealogy for George Ernest Barrett (c.1885 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 260 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
