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Alby (other)
Alby may refer to: Places * Alby, Botkyrka, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden ** Alby metro station * Alby, Ånge, a locality in Västernorrland County, Sweden * Alby, Öland, a village in Hulterstad district, Sweden * Alby, Norfolk, a settlement in Alby with Thwaite, a civil parish in Norfolk, England People * Alby (nickname) * Alby Barlow (born 1916), Australian racing cyclist * Alby James (born 1954), British theatre director * Alby Saunders (born 1924), Australian racing cyclist * Barbara Alby (1946–2012), American politician * Henri Alby (1858–1935), French army general Fictional characters * Alby Grant, in the television show ''Big Love'' * Alby, in the novel ''The Maze Runner'' Other uses * Cyclone Alby Severe Tropical Cyclone Alby was regarded as the most devastating tropical cyclone to impact southwestern Western Australia on record. Forming out of an area of low pressure on 27 March 1978, Alby steadily developed as it tracked southwestward, p ..., whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby, Botkyrka
Alby is a suburb in Botkyrka Municipality within Stockholm. Alby has one of the 100 stations of the Stockholm metro system. Alby, a municipal area in Botkyrka, had a population of approximately 11,400 in 2011. Alby Centre Alby centre was renovated during the 1990s, creating a new square and more premises for entrepreneurs. During the year 2000, Alby Centre was repainted inside, and Alby's only heated garage received a substantial facelift. Additionally, two new shops were opened, and the health care centre increased its activity. The convenience store (Vi) makes large investments, and the whole of Alby exudes a new belief in the future. Nature Alby lies by a lake, called Albysjön. Also not far from Alby lies Flottsbro, a place for fun recreation, both for winter and summer activities. Also, one of the better baseball fields lies in Alby, and one of Europe's better softball teams practice and play in Alby. Also, a small harbour lies in a small bay where the boats are prote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby Metro Station
Alby metro station is a station characterized by the colorful art work inspired by the local petroglyphs. The station is located in Alby, Botkyrka Municipality, on the red line of the Stockholm metro. The station was opened on 12 January 1975 as part of the extension from Fittja to Norsborg. It is 19 km away from Slussen Slussen (') is an area in Stockholm, Sweden, located at the northern edge of Södermalm, adjacent to Gamla stan. It is known for its locks system between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, as well as its historic role as a major transport int .... References External linksImages of Alby Red line (Stockholm metro) stations Railway stations in Sweden opened in 1975 1970s establishments in Stockholm County {{Stockholm-metro-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby, Ånge
Alby () is a locality situated in Ånge Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic count ... with 367 inhabitants in 2010. References Populated places in Ånge Municipality Medelpad {{Västernorrland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby, Öland
Alby is a village on the Baltic Sea in the Hulterstad district at the western fringe of the Stora Alvaret on the island of Öland, Sweden. Archaeological evidence indicates this settlement to have been one of the oldest on the island of Öland, with excavations, dating to the Paleolithic era, showing the presence of hunter-gatherers.C. Michael Hogan, ''The Stora Alvaret of Öland'', Lumina Technologies, Aberdeen Library Archives, July 9, 2006 The village prehistory dates to the Stone Age when settlers from the mainland migrated across the ice bridge connecting the island via the Kalmar Strait about 6000 to 7000 BC. These early inhabitants are known in the archaeological literature as the Alby People. In the earliest times villagers subsisted by hunting, fishing and gathering, but by 4000 BC farming supplanted that lifestyle, and continued to be the primary livelihood until 2006. The village lies atop the low-lying north-south coastal ridge that defines the separation of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby (nickname)
Alby is a nickname, a pet form of Albert and sometimes of Alban. Notable people with the nickname include: * Alby Anderson (1894–1980), Australian rules footballer * Alby Bahr (1881–1962), Australian rules footballer * Alby Broadby (1917–2012) was an Australian politician * Alby De Luca (1908–1978), Australian rules footballer * Alby Dunn (born 1941), former Australian rules footballer * Alby Falzon (born 1945), Australian surfing filmmaker, photographer and publisher * Alby Green (1874–1913), Australian rules footballer and first-class cricketer * Alby Ingleman (1886–1969), Australian rules footballer * Alby Jacobsen (1902–1989), Australian rules footballer * Alby Linton (1926–2010), Australian rules footballer * Albert Lowerson (1896–1945), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross in the First World War * Alby Mangels (born 1948), Australian adventurer and documentary filmmaker * Alby Mathewson (born 1985), New Zealand rugby union player * Alby Morri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby Barlow
Alby Barlow (born 1916) was an Australian racing cyclist from 1935 who rode for Oakleigh. In 1947 he was the Australian 100 miles road champion and holder of the 25, 50 and 100 miles Australian unpaced road records. In 1935, his first year as a professional, Barlow was 9th in the Tour of Gippsland over off a handicap of 41'. He was then 4th in the Phillip Island Grand Prix over . In 1936 Barlow won the Melbourne to Sale on a handicap of 16'. He also rode the Warrnambool to Melbourne off a handicap of 9', finishing 50th. Despite his prominence as a road rider, Barlow never featured in the results of the Warrnambool. In 1947 he was part of a disappointing scratch group that finished 5' 26" down on the fastest time of Keith Rowley. Barlow won the opening event of the 1937 season, over in a course record. While best known for his road racing, he also competed on the track. In 1937 he won a 5-mile points race at Bendigo. He then won the A grade section of the Barnet Gla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby James
Alby James OBE FRSA (born 24 May 1954) is a British theatre director and a producer for film and television drama, screenwriter, script consultant and trainer, whose career spans more than four decades. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry, he has worked with broadcasters such as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), as well as being involved with other development and mentorship schemes for writers, directors and producers. From its inception in March 2017 he led the Diverse Directors' Workshop at the National Film & Television School, with the aim of improving access to the mainstream and professional independent sector for women, ethnic minorities and those with disabilities. Recognition that James has received for his work include being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2019 for services to film, theatre and broadcasting. Biography Born in north London, James a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby Saunders
Alby Saunders (born 1924) was an Australian racing cyclist. Career highlights ;1947 :Fastest Tour of Gippsland ;1949 :1st Australian national road race title :Blue Riband for fastest in the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic :4th General Classification Tour of the West ;1950 :8th General Classification Tour of the West ;1951 :9th General Classification Tour of the West ;1952 :3rd Stage 1 'Sun' Tour of Victoria, Geelong :2nd Stage 2 'Sun' Tour of Victoria, Bendigo :3rd Stage 3 'Sun' Tour of Victoria Cobram :1st Stage 4 'Sun' Tour of Victoria, Melbourne :8th General Classification 'Sun' Tour of Victoria ;1953 :1st Australian national road race title :Blue Riband for fastest in the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic Australian professional cycling career He twice won the Australian national road race title in 1949, by winning a sprint point into the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic and in 1953 by winning the championship race over at Launceston, Tasmania. Sau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Alby
Barbara Alby (August 9, 1946 – December 9, 2012) was an American politician who lived in Fair Oaks, California and was a member of the Republican Party. Early life Barbara Alby was born on August 9, 1946 in the Town and Country area of Sacramento, California. She was the oldest of four siblings. Her father was a butcher in local grocery stores. Her parents divorced when she was 16 years old. She attended St. Philomene's grade school and Loretto High School. She then transferred to Encina High School. She was a member of the class of 1964, but did not graduate. Alby moved to Wisconsin with her second husband and she lived there for eight years. She received her high school diploma from a night school in Wisconsin. Alby dropped out of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She went on welfare at the age of 19 until her benefits were cut. Personal life Alby married twice. She eloped with her first husband at the age of 17 in 1964. She had two daughters with her firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henri Alby
Henri Marie Camille Édouard Alby (5 November 1858 – 11 February 1935) was a French army general who served during the First World War. Following the armistice, he was appointed Chief of the Army Staff. Biography Henri was born in Marseille to Joseph Alby and his wife Hortense Pichaud. His brother was engineer Amédée Alby. In 1878, he started attending the School of Artillery and Engineering at Fontainebleau. After two years, he was commissioned as second lieutenant and assigned to the 1st Engineering Regiment. There, he served for a year before being promoted to lieutenant, and participated to the French conquest of Algeria during the pacification of the territories south of Oran. In 1883, his promotion to captain was followed by an assignment to the Engineering General Staff. He joined the Superior War School for two years in 1885. On 11 February 1893, he married his cousin Amélie Jeanne Eugénie de Barrau de Muratel. He received the Legion of Honour in July 1895 and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alby Grant
''Big Love'' is an American drama television series created by Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer that aired on HBO from 2006 to 2011. It stars Bill Paxton as the patriarch of a fundamentalist Mormon family in contemporary Utah that practices polygamy, with Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, and Ginnifer Goodwin portraying his wives. The series charts the family's life in and out of the public sphere in their Salt Lake City suburb, as well as their associations with a fundamentalist compound in the area. It features key supporting performances from Amanda Seyfried, Grace Zabriskie, Daveigh Chase, Matt Ross, Mary Kay Place, Aaron Paul, Bruce Dern, Melora Walters, and Harry Dean Stanton. The series premiered in the United States on March 11, 2006, following the sixth-season premiere of the HBO series ''The Sopranos''. ''Big Love'' was a success for HBO, running for five seasons before concluding its run on March 20, 2011. ''Big Love'' received widespread critical acclaim, and ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
