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Halkin
Halkin may refer to: *The namesake of the Baronetcy of Halkin *Halkin (surname) * Belarusian and Ukrainian equivalents of the Russian surname Galkin *The Halkin COMO The Halkin is a 5-star hotel in London, England. It is located in Belgravia, one of London's most affluent districts, just to the east of Belgrave Square in Halkin Street. It is operated by Como Hotels and Resorts, COMO Hotels and Resorts. ..., hotel in London, England, UK *Halkin Castle, or, Halkyn Castle; in Flintshire, Wales, UK See also * Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales, UK * {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halkin (surname)
The surname Halkin may have several possible origins. It may be derived from the diminutive Halkin produced by adding the diminutive suffix "-kin" to the pet name "Hal" for Henry.William Lewis''What's in Your Surname?: The Fascinating Story of British Surnames''/ref> It may be a Polish-Jewish matronymic surname derived from the first name Halka (Галька), a diminutive/deprecative form of Halina/ Galina. It may also be an English transliteration of the Belarusian or Ukrainian form of the Russian surname Galkin. Notable people with the surname include: *Adele Halkin, a plaintiff of the '' Halkin v. Helms'' case, United States * Hillel Halkin *Oleh Halkin * Simon Halkin * Léon Halkin *Léon-Ernest Halkin *Barry Halkin, musician from The Notekillers The Notekillers are an instrumental avant-rock band based out of both Philadelphia and Brooklyn. The current line up consists of David First (Guitar), Stephen Bilenky (Bass), and Barry Halkin (Drums). The band officially began in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Halkin
COMO The Halkin is a 5-star hotel in London, England. It is located in Belgravia, one of London's most affluent districts, just to the east of Belgrave Square in Halkin Street. It is operated by Como Hotels and Resorts, COMO Hotels and Resorts. It is considered to be one of the first boutique hotels in London. The Halkin has a Georgian façade of bricks and stone, but its interior and its 41 rooms and suites has a more contemporary design. COMO The Halkin is also the first hotel for COMO Hotels and Resorts. The hotel spent about £1 million on each of the 41 guest rooms and suites designed by Laboratorio Associati Italy. Restaurants nahm COMO The Halkin originally hosted a Michelin guide, Michelin-starred Thai cuisine, Thai restaurant named ''nahm'', run by Australian chef David Thompson (chef), David Thompson, from 2001 until December 2012. In 2010, a second (and currently only) ''nahm'' restaurant was opened at the Metropolitan Bangkok. Ametsa with Arzak Instruction In March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baronetcy Of Halkin
The Duff, later Duff Gordon Baronetcy, of Halkin in the County of Aberdeen, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 12 November 1813 for James Duff, British Consul in Cádiz, with remainder to his nephew, William Gordon. Duff died unmarried in 1815 and was succeeded according to the special remainder by his nephew, the second Baronet, who assumed the additional surname of Duff on succeeding to the title. He was the second son of Lord Rockville, fourth son of the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen. Duff Gordon sat as Member of Parliament for Worcester. Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, wife of the fifth Baronet, was a leading fashion designer; and, together with her sister Elinor Glyn, was one of the original 'It' girls. Duff, later Duff Gordon baronets, of Halkin (1813) *Sir James Duff, 1st Baronet (1734–1815) *Sir William Duff-Gordon, 2nd Baronet (1772–1823) *Sir Alexander Cornewall Duff-Gordon, 3rd Baronet (1811–1872) *Sir Maurice Duff-Gordon, 4th Baronet (184 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galkin
Galkin (masculine, russian: Галкин) or Galkina (feminine, russian: Галкина) is a Russian surname. It is derived from ''Galka'' (russian: галка, jackdaw) Notable people with the surname include: * Aleksey Galkin, Russian GRU officer * Aleksandr Galkin (1948–2018), Russian football coach and former football player * Aleksandr Galkin (born 1979), Russian chess grandmaster * Evgeni Galkin (born 1975), Russian professional ice hockey winger * Maxim Galkin (born 1976), Russian comedian, singer, and TV host * Pavel Galkin (born 1968), Russian sprinter * Pavel Andreyevich Galkin (1922–2021), Soviet military pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union * Vladislav Galkin (1971–2010), Russian actor Galkina * Gulnara Samitova-Galkina (born 1978), Russian middle-distance runner * Katsiaryna Halkina (born 1997), Belarusian rhythmic gymnast * Lyubov Galkina (born 1973), Russian sport shooter * Lyudmila Galkina Lyudmila Ivanovna Galkina (russian: Людмила Ивановн ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halkyn Castle
Halkyn Castle ( cy, Castell Helygain) is a mansion house in the village of Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales. The house, with its associated stable block, is designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building. History The house was designed by the architect John Buckler and built between 1824 and 1827 for Robert Grosvenor, who was at the time the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, and later the 1st Marquess of Westminster. The building of the castle was supervised by Benjamin Gummow, the Earl's architect and surveyor. It was used as a sporting lodge and, on occasions, for living accommodation. In 1886 the Chester firm of architects, Douglas and Fordham, added an extension in Elizabethan style for the 1st Duke of Westminster. The extension consisted of a wing containing a new drawing room. Internal alterations were made which included a staircase, and a chimneypiece in the dining room. Architecture The house is built in buff ashlar stone. Most of the windows are mullioned and tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |