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Anson Marston
Anson may refer to: People * Anson (name), a give name and surname ** Anson family, a British aristocratic family with the surname Place names ;United States * Anson, Indiana * Anson, Kansas * Anson, Maine ** Anson (CDP), Maine * Anson, Missouri * Anson, Texas * Anson, Wisconsin ** Anson (community), Wisconsin * Anson County, North Carolina ;Malaysia * Teluk Anson, former name for the town Teluk Intan in Perak, Malaysia ;Singapore * Anson, Singapore Other uses * Anson Engine Museum, a museum based in Poynton, England * HMS ''Anson'', eight ships or submarines of the Royal Navy, named after Admiral Anson * The Avro Anson, a World War II reconnaissance and trainer aircraft of the Royal Air Force * Anson Cars Anson Cars was a British racing car constructor. In 1975, Formula One mechanics Gary Anderson (who worked for Brabham) and Bob Simpson (who worked for Tyrrell), built a Formula 3 car called the Anson SA1. It was based on the Brabham BT38 and ..., a defunct racing car con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson (name)
Anson is a given name and surname of English origin, typically arising as a variation of the name, Hanson. Surname * Adelbert Anson (1840–1909), Canadian Anglican bishop * Albert Edward Anson (1879–1936), British actor * Andy Anson (born 1964/1965), British businessman * Augustus Anson (1835–1877), British Victoria Cross recipient and politician * Cap Anson (1852–1922), American baseball player * Charles H. Anson (1841–1928), American politician and businessman * Claude Anson (1889–1969), English cricketer * Edward Anson (1826–1925), British general and colonial governor * Eric Anson (1892–1969), New Zealand's first specialist anaesthetist * Frank A. Anson (1844–1909), American politician and businessman * Frederick Anson (1811–1885), Canon, St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle * Geoffrey Anson (1922–1977), English cricketer * George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697–1762), British admiral, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe * George Anson (politi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson County, North Carolina
Anson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,055. Its county seat is Wadesboro. History The county was formed in 1750 from Bladen County. It was named for George Anson, Baron Anson, a British admiral, who circumnavigated the globe from 1740 to 1744, and later became First Lord of the Admiralty. Anson purchased land in the state. Like its parent county Bladen being occupied by Native American tribes(Waccamaw people), Anson County was originally occupied by Catawba Siouan tribe as a vast territory with indefinite northern and western boundaries. Reductions in its extent began in 1753, when the northern part of it became Rowan County. In 1762 the western part of Anson County became Mecklenburg County. In 1779 the northern part of what remained of Anson County became Montgomery County, and the part east of the Pee Dee River became Richmond County. Finally, in 1842 the western part of Anson County was combin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson Cars
Anson Cars was a British racing car constructor. In 1975, Formula One mechanics Gary Anderson (who worked for Brabham) and Bob Simpson (who worked for Tyrrell), built a Formula 3 car called the Anson SA1. It was based on the Brabham BT38 and was raced by Anderson in Formula Libre. Anderson left Brabham at the end of 1976 to focus on designing the Anson SA2 Formula 3 car for 1977. Last minute withdrawal of sponsorship left the project in great difficulties and part-way through 1977 the car was withdrawn. Anderson rejoined Formula One as chief mechanic at McLaren. He remained there for two years after which he joined the Ensign team. In 1980, Anderson, Simpson and ex-Rolls-Royce employee Jeff Hills formed Anson Cars, which built Formula 3 and Formula Super Vee cars for the next six years. In 1985, Anderson went to America to become the chief engineer of the Galles Indycar team. In 1988, Mike McHugh purchased the company, with the goal of building Super Vee cars in California. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avro Anson
The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and numerous other air forces before, during, and after the Second World War. Initially known as the ''Avro 652A'', the Anson was developed during the mid-1930s from the earlier Avro 652 airliner in response to a request for tenders issued by the British Air Ministry for a maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Having suitably impressed the Ministry, a single prototype was ordered, which conducted its maiden flight on 24 March 1935. Following an evaluation in which the Type 652A bettered the competing de Havilland DH.89, it was selected as the winner, leading to Air Ministry Specification 18/35 being written around the type and an initial order for 174 aircraft being ordered in July 1935. The Type 652A was promptly named after British Admira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HMS Anson
Eight ships or submarines of the Royal Navy have been named HMS ''Anson'', after Admiral George Anson: * , a 60-gun fourth rate launched in 1747 and sold in 1773. * , a 6-gun cutter that was constructed by the French as ''L'Iroquois'' in 1759. The British captured the ship in 1760 and renamed her ''Anson''. In 1763 ''Anson'' struck a shoal off Susan Island, New York. in the Saint Lawrence River and sank. * , a 64-gun third rate launched in 1781, cut down around 1794 to a large frigate of 44 guns and wrecked in 1807. * , a 74-gun third-rate, used on harbour service from 1831, as a convict ship from 1844 and was broken up in 1851. * , a 91-gun screw-propelled battleship launched in 1860, renamed ''Algiers'' in 1883 and broken up in 1904. * , an launched in 1886 and sold in 1909. * , a proposed , ordered in 1916 and cancelled in 1918. * HMS ''Anson'' was the planned name of , but she was renamed prior to launch and the name was reassigned. * , a battleship launched in 1940 and bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson Engine Museum
The Anson Engine Museum is situated on the site of the old Anson colliery in Poynton, Cheshire, England. It is the work of Les Cawley and Geoff Challinor who began collecting and showing stationary engines for a hobby. The museum now has one of the largest collections of engines in Europe. The museum site also includes a working blacksmith's smithy and carpentry shop and a café. Location The Anson Engine Museum is situated on the site of the old Anson colliery in Poynton, Cheshire, England. History Coal Coal is found outcropping to the east of Towers Road, Poynton which corresponds to the line of the Red Rock Fault; that is at the surface. It has been worked from early times. The earliest record to be found is a lease dated 28 February 1589, which talks of the'' "Coal pit at Wourthe lately occupied by George Finche"''. This was originally worked on the surface then by shallow shafts, and later by deeper shafts with waterwheels or steam engines operating pumps and winding ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson, Singapore
Anson is a subzone located within the Downtown Core district of Singapore. Its namesake road, Anson Road, was built in 1879 and is named after Major-General Sir Archibald Anson, a former Lieutenant-Governor of Penang, and probably also after Commodore George Anson, Naval Commander of Far East Squadron in 1815. Buildings in Anson include the Anson Centre (built in 1971), Anson House, Hub Synergy Point, Springleaf Tower, the International Plaza, MapleTree Anson, M Hotel Singapore, Fuji Xerox Towers Fuji Xerox Towers (formerly IBM Towers) is a high-rise skyscraper located in Downtown Core, Singapore. It is located on 80 Anson Road, in the zone of Shenton Way and Tanjong Pagar. The building sits within four roads, namely Tanjong Pagar Road, ... and AXA Tower. References Sources * Roads in Singapore {{Singapore-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teluk Intan
Teluk Intan is a town in Hilir Perak District, Perak, Malaysia. It is the district capital and largest town in Hilir Perak district and fourth largest town in the state of Perak with an estimated population of around 172,505, more than half of Hilir Perak district's total population (232,900). In the early days, the town was known as Teluk Mak Intan, after a female Mandailing trader. It was here that the Perak rulers held court from 1528 until Kuala Kangsar became the royal town in 1877. During the British protectorate era, the named was changed to Teluk Anson (Anson Bay), in honour of a British officer and last lieutenant-governor of Penang, Major-General Sir Archibald Edward Harbord Anson, who drew the plan of the modern township in 1882. In 1982 during the centenary of the town's establishment, the name was changed again to Teluk Intan (Diamond Bay) by the Sultan of Perak. Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan is one of the town attractions. The town has a number of colonial build ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson (community), Wisconsin
Anson is an unincorporated community located in the town of Anson, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. History A post office called Anson was established in 1895, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. The community was named for Anson Burlingame Anson Burlingame (November 14, 1820 – February 23, 1870) was an American lawyer, Republican/American Party legislator, diplomat, and abolitionist. As diplomat, he served as the U.S. minister to China (1862–1867) and then as China's envoy to .... Notes Unincorporated communities in Chippewa County, Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin {{ChippewaCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson Family
) , type = , country = * , estates = Shugborough HallBirch Hall , titles = * Earl of Lichfield * Viscount Anson * Baronet Anson , founded = , founder = George Anson , current head = The 6th Earl of Lichfield , ethnicity = English The Anson family is a British aristocratic family. Over time, several members of the Anson family were made knights, baronets and peers. Hereditary titles held by the Anson family include the earldom of Lichfield (since 1831) and the Anson baronetcy (also since 1831). Over time, several members of the family have risen to prominence, including Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS (1697–1762) and the society photographer Patrick Anson, 5th Earl of Lichfield (1939–2005). History The Anson family is descended from George Anson (1731-1789), a Member of Parliament for Lichfield from 1770 to 1789. Born George Adams, he was the son of Sambrooke Adams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson, Wisconsin
Anson is a town in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,076 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Anson and Jim Falls are located in the town. The town was named after Anson Burlingame, a Massachusetts politician, diplomat and lawyer. History The squares that became Anson were first surveyed in the fall of 1848 by crews working for the U.S. government. In August 1849, a crew marked all the section corners, walking the woods and wading the rivers on foot, measuring with chain and compass. When completed, the deputy surveyor filed this general description of the six by six square that contains southeastern Anson, but not the Chippewa river: ''In the Northern half of this Town, except a portion of the 5th and all of the west range of Sections, the Surface is flat and the Soil wet and poor. The Southern part generally level, and except in the vicinity of Streams, the Soil is dry and Sandy, as is also part of the 5th and 6th tiers of S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson, Texas
Anson is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,430 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. Originally named "Jones City", the town was renamed "Anson" in 1882 in honor of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. Geography Anson is located in central Jones County at (32.755529, −99.896301). Three U.S. highways pass through the city. U.S. Routes 83 and 277 run north–south through the center as Commercial Avenue, while U.S. Route 180 crosses on 17th Street. US 83 leads northwest to Aspermont, while US 277 leads northeast to Stamford, and the highways together lead southeast to Abilene. US 180 leads east to Albany and west to Snyder. According to the United States Census Bureau, Anson has a total area of , of which , or 0.12%, are water. The city is part of the Brazos River watershed, with the southeast corner of the city crossed by Carter Creek, and the northern par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
