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Somerville (other)
Somerville may refer to: * Somerville College, Oxford, a constituent college of the University of Oxford Places *Somerville, Victoria, Australia * Somerville, Western Australia, a suburb of Kalgoorlie, Australia * Somerville, New Zealand, a suburb of Manukau City, New Zealand United States *Somerville, Alabama * Somerville (Kenton, Delaware), a historic house *Somerville, Indiana * Somerville, Maine *Somerville, Massachusetts * Somerville, New Jersey ** Somerville Circle, a traffic circle near Somerville, New Jersey *Somerville, Ohio *Somerville, Queens, a neighborhood located in Arverne, Queens in New York City *Somerville, Tennessee *Somerville, Texas **Somerville Lake, a reservoir near Somerville, Texas Other uses *Somerville (surname) *Somerville (crater), a crater in the eastern part of the Moon * ''Somerville'' (video game), a 2022 game from Jumpship *Somerville College Boat Club, the rowing club of Somerville College, Oxford See also *Somervell, a surname *Somersville ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville College, Oxford
Somerville College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England, was founded in 1879 as Somerville Hall, one of its first two women's colleges. Among its alumnae have been Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, Dorothy Hodgkin, Iris Murdoch, Vera Brittain and Dorothy L. Sayers. It began admitting men in 1994. Its library is one of Oxford's largest college libraries. The college's liberal tone derives from its founding by social liberals, as Oxford's first non-denominational college for women, unlike the Anglican Lady Margaret Hall, the other to open that year. In 1964, it was among the first to cease locking up at night to stop students staying out late. No gowns are worn at formal halls. In 2021 it was recognised as a sanctuary campus by City of Sanctuary UK. It is one of three colleges to offer undergraduates on-site lodging throughout their course. It stands near the Science Area, University Parks, Oxford University Press, Jericho and Green Templeton, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville, Ohio
Somerville is a census-designated place (CDP) and former village in Milford Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States. The population was 281 at the 2010 census. Geography Somerville is located at (39.562003, -84.637949). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a total area of , all land. History Somerville was incorporated as a village in 1832. On March 15, 2016, Somerville residents voted 52% to 48% to dissolve the village into Milford Township, after its entire council faced term limits or resigned. Since dissolution of the village, Milford Twp. Has assumed the majority of public services. Milford Twp. Department of Public Works based out of nearby Collinsville provides a majority of these public services. The Milford Twp. Fire Department took control and operations of the Somerville Fire Department Station 191 and has folded it into the department, operating it as Station 163. EMS service is provided by Seven Mile Fire Department and Life Squad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somersville (other)
* Somersville, Connecticut
* Somersville, Ohio
* Somersville Historic District, in Somers, Connecticut
* Somersville Towne Center, a regional shopping mall in Antioch, California
Somersville may refer to: *Somersville, California Somersville (also, Sommerville and Summerville) is an unincorporated ghost town in eastern Contra Costa County, California. See also *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somervell
Somervell may refer to: People * Alexander Somervell (1796-1854), Texan soldier who led the Somervell Expedition into Mexico * Arthur Somervell (1863–1937), British composer * Brehon B. Somervell (1892–1955), American general * D. C. Somervell (1885–1965), British historian * Donald Somervell, Baron Somervell of Harrow (1889–1960), British judge and Conservative politician * Howard Somervell (1890–1975), British explorer * James Somervell (1825-1924), British Conservative politician * William Somervell (1860–1934), British Liberal politician Places * Somervell County, Texas Somervell County ( ) is a county on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,205. Its county seat is Glen Rose. The county is named for Alexander Somervell, secretary of war for the Republic o ... Other * USAV General Brehon B. Somervell, a logistics support vessel in the United States Army See also * Somerville (other) * Summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville College Boat Club
Somerville College Boat Club (SCBC) is the rowing club of Somerville College, Oxford. The club was formed in 1921 as one of the first women's clubs on the Isis, however was unable to compete in bumps until 1969. The women's team has won the title ''Head of the River'' eight times in Summer Eights and five times in Torpids, more than any other women's rowing team from the University of Oxford. Due to fears that it might harm their reproductive abilities, women's rowing clubs were banned until 1921. A member of the club was first permitted to take part in Summer Eights in 1927, following the rejection of an earlier request in 1922. Now there are 6 women's divisions in Summer Eights and racing in the top divisions is as competitive as the men's. However, when women were first given their own division, only 12 colleges competed - Somerville, as an all women's college, was one of them. Within four years the W1 were Head of the River. Somerville College Boat Club shares the University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville (video Game)
''Somerville'' is an adventure video game and the debut title by the independent studio Jumpship. The studio's co-founder, Dino Patti, previously co-founded Playdead and worked on ''Limbo'' and ''Inside'' as executive producer on both games. The game was released on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 15, 2022. It received mixed reviews upon release. Gameplay Similar to ''Limbo'' and ''Inside'', Somerville is an adventure game played from a third-person perspective with platform game-like elements and physics-based puzzles. The game is presented without dialogue or narration, instead using the setting, environments, and animations to tell the story. The player controls the father of an everyday family as an alien invasion begins, and must guide the family across various environments, some of which are patrolled by alien creatures and machines. The father character can perform some actions with the environment such as pushing open gates or pulling cart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville (crater)
Somerville is a small lunar impact crater in the eastern part of the Moon. It lies to the east of the prominent crater Langrenus, and was designated Langrenus J before being given a name by the IAU The International Astronomical Union (IAU; french: link=yes, Union astronomique internationale, UAI) is a nongovernmental organisation with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach .... This is a roughly circular, bowl-shaped formation, with the larger but less conspicuous Langrenus H attached to the northwest rim. The rim has a protruding lip that extends slightly toward the southwest. This is one of a handful of lunar craters named after a woman, Mary Somerville. References * * * * * * * * * * * * {{refend Impact craters on the Moon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville (surname)
Somerville is a Scottish surname of Norman origin. Derivation Also for years the origin of the name was quoted from the book of surnames of Scotland, a copy did exist in the library of the University of Abertay in Dundee, stating the name originating from Caen or possibly from the commune of Sémerville (''Semervilla'' 1209), near Évreux, that is 141 miles from Caen. However, there are other possibilities, first of all a disappeared place name of Cotentin ''Sumelleville'' (''Summerleevilla'' ab 1210) closer to Caen. Other hypothesis like Sommervieu (''Sommerveium'' 1241), 18,5 miles from Caen, were proposed. History In 1066 the Lord of Somerville, Sir Gaultier / Walter de Somerville joined William the conqueror on his invasion of England, for his support Sir Gaultier de Somerville was given land in the North of England. By the twelfth century, the Somervilles were granted land and title of lord in Scotland and were at one time among the noble families of Scotland. Alternatively ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville Lake
Somerville Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on Yegua Creek in the Brazos River basin, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Brenham, Texas, United States. The town of Somerville in Burleson County is adjacent to the reservoir. The lake extends into portions of Burleson County, Washington County, and Lee County. The dam lies in Washington County. The dam and lake are managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1967, and serves to provide flood control and water for irrigation for the communities downstream. Somerville Lake is a popular recreational destination. Somerville Lake is also commonly known as Lake Somerville. Fish populations Somerville Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Somerville Lake include largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, bluegill, catfish, white crappie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville, Texas
Somerville ( ) is a city in Burleson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,312 at the 2020 census. Somerville is named for Albert Somerville the first president of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. Geography Somerville is located near the southern border of Burleson County at (30.344616, –96.530335). The city is bordered to the west by Somerville Lake, a reservoir on Yegua Creek, part of the Brazos River basin. Texas State Highway 36 passes through the city, leading northwest to Caldwell, the county seat, and southeast to Brenham. According to the United States Census Bureau, Somerville has a total area of , of which , or 0.60%, is water. Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,312 people, 438 households, and 284 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,704 people, 639 households, and 430 families residing in the city. The population density was 571.1 people per square mile (220.8/km). There were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville, Tennessee
Somerville is a town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Memphis metropolitan area. The population was 3,415 at the 2020 census, up from 3,094 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Fayette County. History The town was named to honor Lieutenant Robert Somerville, who was killed in 1814 during the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in central Alabama while serving under General Andrew Jackson. Somerville was incorporated in 1836. Geography Somerville is located slightly northeast of the center of Fayette County at (35.237623, -89.358400). U.S. Route 64 runs through the center of town as Fayette Street, leading northeast to Whiteville and west to Oakland. Downtown Memphis is to the west. Tennessee State Route 76 crosses US 64 at the center of town. North of US 64, it is the town's Main Street and leads to Brownsville. To the south it is South Street, leading to Moscow. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somerville, Queens
Arverne is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens, on the Rockaway Peninsula. It was initially developed by Remington Vernam, whose signature "R. Vernam" inspired the name of the neighborhood. Arverne extends from Beach 54th Street to Beach 79th Street, along its main thoroughfare Beach Channel Drive, alternatively known as Rev. Joseph H. May Drive. Arverne is located in Queens Community District 14 and its ZIP Code is 11692. It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department's 100th Precinct. History Original settlement Vernam's original plan was to name the neighborhood Arverne-by-the-Sea. One grandiose plan, influenced by his wife Florence, included a canal running through the neighborhood, reminiscent of the Amstel canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. When this plan fell through, the canal right-of-way was converted into a thoroughfare, Amstel Boulevard, which, except for a stub west of Beach 71st Street, was later incorporated int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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