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Today there is a Dracula Museum in the town, celebrating the association. [55] In terms of poetry, one of the best known from Yorkshire is Andrew Marvell from Winestead-in-Holderness, he was noted for writing metaphysical poetry during the 1600s, and his association with several other noted British poets from the era. [56] [57] The Brontë sisters
J D Wetherspoon (branded variously as Wetherspoon or Wetherspoons, and colloquially known as Spoons) is a pub company operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company was founded in 1979 by Tim Martin and is based in Watford. It operates the sub-brand of Lloyds No.1 bars, and 56 Wetherspoon hotels. [3]
John McLaughlin was born on 4 January 1942 to a family of musicians in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. [1] His mother Mary was a concert violinist; his father John, of Irish descent, was an engineer.
Gary Cooper (born Frank James Cooper; May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961) was an American actor known for his strong, silent screen persona and understated acting style.He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice and had a further three nominations, as well as an Academy Honorary Award in 1961 for his career achievements.
The Druid Hill Farmers' Market is located at the Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. When open, it offers free programming each week, including concerts, children's activities, yoga classes, plant workshops, art workshops, hay rides, hula hoops, 4-H Workshops, and more. The market runs weekly from June through September.
The Debenhams board responded by stating they were open-minded with regard to exploring operational opportunities to improve its performance. [ 25 ] [ 26 ] Sports Direct International sold its shares on 16 January 2014, although they took out an option to buy further shares up to a total of 6.6%.
The Trust exists today as a grant-making trust "for organisations whose objects are charitable, public and within the City of Sheffield". [10] It also owns some land around the town, such as the centre of Paradise Square. [11] It has owned Sheffield Botanical Gardens since 1898, and is represented on the Gardens' Steering Group. [12]