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Longbottom (other)
Longbottom is an English surname; notable persons with the name include: *Arthur Longbottom (footballer) (1933–2023), English footballer * Arthur Longbottom (politician) (1883–1943), Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom *Bruce Longbottom (born 1964), Australian professional rugby league footballer *Charles Longbottom (1930–2013), British barrister, businessman and politician *George Longbottom (born 1961), Australian rugby league player *Julia Longbottom (born 1963), British diplomat and Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan *Kevin Longbottom (1940–1986), Aboriginal Australian professional rugby league footballer * Kieran Longbottom (born 1985), Australian rugby union footballer *Maggie Longbottom, married name Margaret Wintringham (1879–1955), British Liberal Party politician *Maurice Longbottom (born 1995), Australian rugby league and rugby union player *Maurice Longbottom (RAF officer) Spitfire photo reconnaissance pioneer *Peter Longbottom (1959–1998), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Longbottom (footballer)
Arthur Langley (born Arthur Longbottom; 30 January 1933) is an English former footballer. An inside-forward, he scored 107 goals in 330 league appearances in an eleven-year career in the bottom two divisions of the Football League. He changed his surname from Longbottom to Langley after his retirement from football. He spent 1954 to 1961 at Queens Park Rangers, before he was sold on to Port Vale in May 1961 for a £2,000 fee. He was sold on to Millwall for another £2,000 in January 1963, before joining Oxford United in the summer. He transferred to Colchester United in October 1964, and then moved into non-league football with Scarborough in May 1965. Though he never won any honours and was never promoted, he finished as top-scorer at QPR, Port Vale, and Oxford United. Career Longbottom signed for Jack Taylor's Queens Park Rangers from Methley United in 1954, and made his debut in a 3–0 defeat against Leyton Orient in March 1955. QPR finished 15th in the Third Division So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supermarine Spitfire Operational History
The Supermarine Spitfire, the only British fighter to be manufactured before, during and after the Second World War, was designed as a short-range fighter capable of defending Britain from bomber attackPrice 2002, p. 35. and achieved legendary status fulfilling this role during the Battle of Britain. According to fighter ace J.E. "Johnnie" Johnson it was the best conventional defensive fighter of the war.Sims 1972, p. 89. The fighter evolved into a multi-role aircraft capable of operating in different environments. For example, the Spitfire was a pioneer in the role of the unarmed, photo reconnaissance (P.R.) aircraft that relied on high speed and high altitude to avoid detection and attack. Post-war the Spitfire was to continue to serve as a front line fighter and in secondary roles for several air forces well into the 1950s. The last offensive sorties made by RAF Spitfires were flown by 60 Squadron Mk XVIIIs over Malaya on 1 January 1951.Glancey 2006, pp. 140–141. Early R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neville Longbottom
Neville Longbottom is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' book series. He is described as a round-faced Gryffindor student in the central character Harry Potter's year. Throughout the series, Neville is often portrayed as a bumbling and disorganised character, and a rather mediocre student, though he is highly gifted at Herbology. However, the character's personality appears to undergo a transition after he joins Dumbledore's Army in ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix''. The encouragement he receives gives him confidence in his magical abilities, turning him into a more competent wizard. Eventually, Neville becomes the leader of Dumbledore's Army during Harry, Ron and Hermione's absence searching for Horcruxes. Neville is instrumental in the downfall of Lord Voldemort and eventually destroys the final Horcrux, which allows Harry to defeat The Dark Lord once and for all. Neville is portrayed in the film adaptations by Matthew Lewis. Character devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augusta Longbottom
The following are supporting characters in the ''Harry Potter'' series written by J. K. Rowling. For members of the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore's Army, Hogwarts staff, Ministry of Magic, or for Death Eaters, see the respective articles. The Dursleys The Dursley family are Harry Potter's last living relatives. To ensure Harry's safety, Albus Dumbledore placed him in the Dursleys' care when he was a baby. The Dursleys live at Number 4, Privet Drive, Little Whinging in Surrey, England. They are all Muggles, and despise all things related to magic – and anything out of the ordinary in general – and the Wizarding World, especially the Potters. Vernon Dursley Vernon Dursley is Harry's uncle, married to his aunt Petunia. Vernon is described as a big, beefy man, looking somewhat like a walrus, with hardly any neck, and a large moustache. He is very much the head of his family, laying down most of the rules for Harry and doing most of the threatening, as well as spoil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Longbottom
The Order of the Phoenix is a secret organisation in the ''Harry Potter'' series of fiction books written by J. K. Rowling. Founded by Albus Dumbledore to fight Lord Voldemort and his followers, the Death Eaters, the Order lends its name to the fifth book of the series, ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix''. Synopsis Before the ''Harry Potter'' chronology starts – when the character Lord Voldemort declared war on the Wizarding World – Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and an upstanding and powerful citizen of the Wizarding World, attempted to take control of the situation by founding the Order of the Phoenix. Several characters joined the organisation, seeking to prevent Voldemort from taking over the Wizarding World and establishing a tyrannical new world order. During this period, before the events of the '' Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', the Order sustained heavy losses, including the murders of minor char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Longbottom
The Order of the Phoenix is a secret organisation in the ''Harry Potter'' series of fiction books written by J. K. Rowling. Founded by Albus Dumbledore to fight Lord Voldemort and his followers, the Death Eaters, the Order lends its name to the fifth book of the series, ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix''. Synopsis Before the ''Harry Potter'' chronology starts – when the character Lord Voldemort declared war on the Wizarding World – Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and an upstanding and powerful citizen of the Wizarding World, attempted to take control of the situation by founding the Order of the Phoenix. Several characters joined the organisation, seeking to prevent Voldemort from taking over the Wizarding World and establishing a tyrannical new world order. During this period, before the events of the '' Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', the Order sustained heavy losses, including the murders of minor char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longbottom Family
Neville Longbottom is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' book series. He is described as a round-faced Gryffindor student in the central character Harry Potter's year. Throughout the series, Neville is often portrayed as a bumbling and disorganised character, and a rather mediocre student, though he is highly gifted at Herbology. However, the character's personality appears to undergo a transition after he joins Dumbledore's Army in ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix''. The encouragement he receives gives him confidence in his magical abilities, turning him into a more competent wizard. Eventually, Neville becomes the leader of Dumbledore's Army during Harry, Ron and Hermione's absence searching for Horcruxes. Neville is instrumental in the downfall of Lord Voldemort and eventually destroys the final Horcrux, which allows Harry to defeat The Dark Lord once and for all. Neville is portrayed in the film adaptations by Matthew Lewis. Character develo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Longbottom
William Radley Longbottom (born 12 December 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for National League North club Bradford (Park Avenue). Career Longbottom made his first team debut for Doncaster Rovers on 8 May 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Richard Chaplow in a home League One match against Burton Albion at the Keepmoat Stadium. He scored his first goal for Doncaster in an EFL Trophy tie against Derby County Under-23s on 4 October 2016. On 27 January 2018 it was reported that Longbottom had been given a new contract with Rovers up to the summer of 2020. On 1 September 2018, Longbottom went out on a month's loan to National League North club Kidderminster Harriers. He made 5 appearances, scoring one goal and made one assist before an ankle injury forced his return. He was loaned out to Halesowen Town of the Northern Premier League on 9 February. Longbottom went out on an initial one-month loan to Gainsborough Trinity Gainsborough Trinity F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Longbottom
Robert Longbottom (born March 1957) is a New York City-based director, choreographer and director, primarily for theatre and opera. Early life Longbottom was born and raised in Portland, Maine. He made his professional theatrical debut at age 8, appearing in the title role in ''Oliver!'' at the Brunswick Music Theater, now known as the Maine State Theater. He also played the roles of Winthrop in ''The Music Man'',Christiansen, Richard"Dancer Turned Director is One Step Ahead of the Pack"''Chicago Tribune'', August 22, 2000 Patrick in ''Mame'', and Tom of Warwick in ''Camelot''. On Broadway, he appeared in the revival of ''Little Johnny Jones'' in 1982 as various characters. He appeared in the original companies of ''42nd Street Candy Co.'' and '' Me and My Girl'' (1986) as the stockbroker and in the ensemble. He understudied the role of Will Parker in the 1980 Agnes De Mille directed revival of ''Oklahoma!'' and played the role of Bobby in the European Company of ''A Chorus Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Longbottom
Peter Longbottom (13 May 1959 – 10 February 1998) was a British road racing and time triallist cyclist. He won more than 40 national championship medals and won bronze and silver medals in the team time trial event at the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games. Cycling career Longbottom was born on 13 May 1959 in Huddersfield to cycling parents.Archived on 2 August 2021. He began cycling with Clifton Cycling Club and Velo Club York with whom he won his first national team time trial medal, a bronze, in 1978.Archived 1 https://archive.today/4nYiV 2] on 2 August 2021. He joined the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Longbottom (RAF Officer)
The Supermarine Spitfire, the only British fighter to be manufactured before, during and after the Second World War, was designed as a short-range fighter capable of defending Britain from bomber attackPrice 2002, p. 35. and achieved legendary status fulfilling this role during the Battle of Britain. According to fighter ace J.E. "Johnnie" Johnson it was the best conventional defensive fighter of the war.Sims 1972, p. 89. The fighter evolved into a multi-role aircraft capable of operating in different environments. For example, the Spitfire was a pioneer in the role of the unarmed, photo reconnaissance (P.R.) aircraft that relied on high speed and high altitude to avoid detection and attack. Post-war the Spitfire was to continue to serve as a front line fighter and in secondary roles for several air forces well into the 1950s. The last offensive sorties made by RAF Spitfires were flown by 60 Squadron Mk XVIIIs over Malaya on 1 January 1951.Glancey 2006, pp. 140–141. Early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Longbottom (politician)
Arthur William Longbottom (25 May 1883 – 12 September 1943) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. Born at Skircoat Green, near Halifax, Longbottom was educated at All Saints' National School and the Halifax Technical College. He worked as a railway townsman, and became active in the Labour Party. Longbottom served on Halifax County Borough Council from 1912, and as Mayor of Halifax in 1923. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Halifax at a by-election in July 1928 in the West Yorkshire seat of Halifax, following the resignation of the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Henry Whitley, who had represented the seat as a Liberal since 1900. He held the seat with an increased majority at the 1929 general election. However, when Labour's vote collapsed at the 1931 general election, he lost the seat to the Conservative Gilbert Gledhill Gilbert Gledhill (22 May 1889 – 2 September 1946) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
