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Birdwell
Birdwell can refer to: * Birdwell, South Yorkshire Birdwell is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England and is located approximately south of Barnsley, north-east of Sheffield. Birdwell currently falls within the Rockingham Ward of the Barnsley Metropolitan ..., a village in South Yorkshire, England * Birdwell (clothing), an American clothing company * Brian Birdwell, former U.S. serviceman and member of the Texas Senate * Dwight W. Birdwell, former U.S. serviceman, awarded Medal of Honor See also * ''includes several other holders of the surname'' {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birdwell, South Yorkshire
Birdwell is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England and is located approximately south of Barnsley, north-east of Sheffield. Birdwell currently falls within the Rockingham Ward of the Barnsley Metropolitan Council, although plans to add most of Birdwell to the Worsbrough Ward were proposed again in 2024. Neighbouring areas of Birdwell include Worsbrough Village, Tankersley and Hoyland Common. The A61 (Sheffield Road) passes north–south through the length of Birdwell, and at the southern end is Birdwell Roundabout which is the junction between the M1 motorway at Junction 36 and the A61. The roundabout also marks the start of the Dearne Valley Parkway, a relatively new dual carriageway which links the M1 at Junction 36 to the A1 at Marr (near Doncaster). History Although Birdwell was a hamlet in the Worsbrough area, the origins of Birdwell date back to the time of the English Civil War, around 1642, when the name of the small set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birdwell (clothing)
'Birdwell'', makers of Birdwell Beach Britches, is an American surf clothing company headquartered in Santa Ana, California. Founded by Carrie Birdwell Mann in 1961, the company manufactures and sells customized heavy-duty swimsuits, which are sold internationally. With four basic models, various fabrics, including Surfnyl, Tactel, heavy nylon, sailcloth, and canvas, more than 40 colors, and various other options, the combinations that can be created are nearly endless. The company's motto is "Quality is our Gimmick." The motto was coined by Surfer Magazine publisherSteve Pezman The swimsuits themselves, which resemble board shorts, are paneled swimsuits, with waistbands resembling those of boxing trunks, always double-stitched, always with two layers of fabric. These shorts are known and favored among surfers, lifeguards, and paddleboarders, because of their quick-drying design and extreme durability; with an estimated 10 years for average use, and 2–5 for more strenuous us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Birdwell
Brian Douglas Birdwell (born November 3, 1961) is an American politician who has served in the Texas Senate for District 22 since 2010. He is a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attacks against The Pentagon. Early life and education Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Birdwell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology from Lamar University in 1984 and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 1996. Career On September 11, 2001, Birdwell was working with the United States Army at The Pentagon. He was just leaving a restroom when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. Birdwell was badly burned by the ensuing fire. Two days after being injured, Birdwell met President George W. Bush. Rob Maness, a United States Air Force officer who rescued Birdwell, learned about Birdwell's identity only when they met at the 2016 Republican National Convention. He holds a Purple Heart and a Legion of Merit. Political positions Election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |