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Fairburn (other)
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Fairburn may refer to: Places ;New Zealand *Fairburn, Kaitaia, New Zealand ;United Kingdom * Fairburn, North Yorkshire, a village in England *Fairburn Tower, Scottish castle ;United States *Fairburn, Georgia, a city *Fairburn, South Dakota, a town *Fairburn, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Other *LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T, a class of steam locomotive designed by Charles Fairburn built 1945-1951 *RSPB Fairburn Ings, a reserve of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in West Yorkshire, England See also *Fairburn (surname) *Fairbairn Fairbairn is a surname of Scottish origin which means "a handsome child." Notable people with the surname include: * Andrew Fairbairn (other), several people *Bill Fairbairn (born 1947), Canadian ice hockey player * Bruce Fairbairn (1949 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairburn, Kaitaia
Fairburn is a hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. Set in Denmark, the play depicts ... east of Kaitaia, in the Northland Region of New Zealand. The Fairburn-Kaiaka Hall is a community hall in Fairburn, built in 1910. Fairburn Cemetery is run by the community. Fairburn School was an educational institute that ran from 1889 to 1947. The school registers were given to Kaitaia Primary School after the closing. The Fairburn Schoolhouse was a schoolhouse built in at least 1919 and closed in 1945. References Far North District Populated places in the Northland Region {{Northland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairburn, North Yorkshire
Fairburn is a small village and civil parish in the Selby District of North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the east of Leeds, the village lies close to the A1(M) motorway and the M62 motorway and until 2005, when the A1(M) motorway was opened, Fairburn was divided in two by the old A1 and the two sides of the village were connected by just one vehicle bridge and one pedestrian footbridge, both of which have subsequently been removed. The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. Overview The village sits on the eastern edge of a narrow ridge of southern magnesian limestone which runs from near Worksop in the south to near Richmond in the north. The geology gives rise to a particularly flower rich limestone grassland which still exists in areas unsuitable for cultivation, whilst alluvial soils and clays are found in the river valley bottoms. This outcrop of limestone has been used to construct many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairburn Tower
Fairburn Tower is a recently resored Scottish castle near Inverness and the Muir of Ord in the parish of Urray. The tower house on a hill above the River Orrin is believed to have been built in 1545 for Murdo Mackenzie. Mackenzie of Fairburn Murdo Mackenzie (died 1590) was a son of Roderick (Rory) Mackenzie, and probably a nephew of John Mackenzie of Kintail. Rory Mackenzie, a nephew of Thomas Fraser, 2nd Lord Lovat, who died in 1533, owned nearby farms or townships at Comrie, Scatnell, and "Acheleis", and the mill at Contin. His mother is said to have been a daughter of Duncan McWilliam Dow vic Leod. Murdo Mackenzie became a courtier, a groom or valet of the bedchamber for James V of Scotland from 1538. It is said that Murdo was sent to join the royal household after his father impressed the king in a wrestling match. Murdo Mackenzie is recorded as a companion of the king in 1540 at Stirling Castle, Falkland Palace, and Dudhope Castle. On 30 April 1540 the king's pursemaste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairburn, Georgia
Fairburn is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, with a population of 12,950, according to the 2010 census. Though it has a rich history of its own, the city is now a closely linked suburb of Atlanta, which lies just 17 miles to the north. History Fairburn is located along a railroad line and was the county seat of Campbell County starting in 1871. It was chosen as county seat in a referendum in 1871 that was spurred by the original seat of Campbellton refusing to allow the Atlanta & West Point Railroad line through on account of the anticipated noise in the 1850s. The railroad instead passed through Fairburn. Campbellton then faded away as Fairburn grew. The government of Campbell County went bankrupt in 1931 during the Great Depression and, along with Milton County to the north, was absorbed into Fulton County when 1932 began. The community is named after Fairburn, in England. Geography Fairburn is located at (33.562411, -84.581443). Fairburn is located alon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairburn, South Dakota
Fairburn () is a town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 60 at the 2020 census. History Fairburn was platted in 1886. The town was named from its location on a stream, ''burn'' being a Scottish word meaning "creek". A post office has been in operation in Fairburn since 1887. Geography Fairburn is located at (43.686613, -103.210797). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Fairburn has been assigned the ZIP code 57738. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 85 people, 39 households, and 23 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 47 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 91.8% White, 2.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 39 households, of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairburn, Wisconsin
Seneca is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 424 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Fairburn is located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.8 square miles (85.0 km2), of which, 32.7 square miles (84.8 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) of it (0.21%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 424 people, 165 households, and 120 families residing in the town. The population density was 12.9 people per square mile (5.0/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 5.9 per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.41% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Pacific Islander, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population. There were 165 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T
The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Fairburn Tank 2-6-4T is a class of steam locomotive. They were designed by Charles E. Fairburn for the LMS. 277 of these locomotives were built between 1945 and 1951, numbered in the range 42050–42186, (4)2187–(4)2299, (4)2673–(4)2699. Overview This design was based on the earlier Stanier LMS Stanier 2-6-4T, which was derived from Henry Fowler's LMS Fowler 2-6-4T engine. Fairburn modified the design to have a shorter wheelbase, reduced from to allowing curves of 5 chains to be negotiated; to reduce the locomotives mass per unit length the overall weight was reduced by . It was also the basis for the later British Railways Standard Class 4 tank. They were used mainly for suburban passenger trains. Forty-one examples of the class were constructed by Brighton railway works for service on the Southern Region of British Railways in 1950 and 1951, replacing earlier designs. Of these, seven were transferred to the North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RSPB Fairburn Ings
Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve is a protected area in West Yorkshire, England, noted for its avian biodiversity. The reserve has recorded around 280 bird species, remarkable for an inland site in the United Kingdom. This is explained by the site being on migration routes as well as the diversity of habitats. History It was designated a local nature reserve in 1957 under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act (1949). Since the late 1970s it has been managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on behalf of the local naturalists who set it up. Geography The reserve is in the Lower Aire Valley, south and west of Fairburn, near Castleford. It includes the whole of Fairburn & Newton Ings SSSI. It is also a Statutory Bird Sanctuary (one of only 10 in England) with a focus mainly on wildfowl and waders, although many other birds can be seen. The word ''ings'' (singular ''ing'') is of Old Norse origin and means "damp or marshy land that floods", a referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairburn (surname)
The surname Fairburn may refer to: * Charles Fairburn (1887–1945), Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London Midland & Scottish Railway * Harold Fairburn (1884–1973), Inspector-General of the Straits Settlements Police (Singapore) * Jeff Fairburn (born 1966), British businessman * Paul Fairburn, British radio broadcaster * Rex Fairburn (1904–1957), New Zealand poet * William Armstrong Fairburn (1876–1947), author, naval architect, marine engineer, and industrialist * William E. Fairbairn Lieutenant-Colonel William Ewart Fairbairn (; 28 February 1885 – 20 June 1960) was a British Royal Marine and police officer. He developed hand-to-hand combat methods for the Shanghai Police during the interwar period, as well as for the all ..., (1885-1960) British Royal Marine and police officer. {{DEFAULTSORT:Fairburn Surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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