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Atherton (surname)
Atherton is a toponymic surname. One origin is the town of Atherton, Greater Manchester, Atherton, historically in Lancashire, England. Notable individuals A * Adelbert S. Atherton, former American politician * Alfred Atherton, former American Ambassador * Alfred Bennison Atherton, Canadian physician * Alice Atherton, American 19th century theatrical performer * Amber Atherton, British entrepreneur * Andrew Atherton, former principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Dundee * Andrew Atherton (gymnast), British gymnast * Archie Atherton, American parachutist * Arlon S. Atherton, American Civil War veteran and politician * Artie Atherton, American showman B * Billy Atherton, English footballer * Brenda Atherton, England international lawn and indoor bowler C * Candy Atherton, British journalist and politician * Cassandra Atherton, Australian prose-poet, critic, and scholar * Charles Atherton (civil engineer), Charles Atherton, British inventor and Civil Engine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancashire, England
Lancashire ( , ; abbreviated Lancs) is the name of a historic county, ceremonial county, and non-metropolitan county in North West England. The boundaries of these three areas differ significantly. The non-metropolitan county of Lancashire was created by the Local Government Act 1972. It is administered by Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, and twelve district councils. Although Lancaster is still considered the county town, Preston is the administrative centre of the non-metropolitan county. The ceremonial county has the same boundaries except that it also includes Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen, which are unitary authorities. The historic county of Lancashire is larger and includes the cities of Manchester and Liverpool as well as the Furness and Cartmel peninsulas, but excludes Bowland area of the West Riding of Yorkshire transferred to the non-metropolitan county in 1974 History Before the county During Roman times the area was part of the Brigantes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
