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Setch
Setch may refer to: * ''Setch'' or ''Setchey'', a village now part of West Winch in King's Lynn and West Norfolk *''Setch.'', taxonomic author abbreviation for William Albert Setchell (1864–1943), American botanist * Terry Setch (born 1936), British painter See also *Setsch, the German name of Seč, Kočevje Seč (; german: Setsch''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 40.Ferenc, Mitja. 2007. ''Nekdanji nemški jezikovni otok na kočevskem''. Koč ..., an abandoned settlement in Slovenia * Sech (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Albert Setchell
William Albert Setchell (April 15, 1864 – April 5, 1943) was an American botanist and marine phycologist who taught at the University of California, Berkeley, where he headed the Botany Department. Among his publications are the ''Phycotheca Boreali-Americana'', a multi-volume specimen collection of dried algae, and the ''Algae of Northwestern America'', a reference work. Education Setchell was born in Norwich, Connecticut, to George Case Setchell and Mary Ann (Davis) Setchell. Setchell showed an early interest in natural history that was furthered during his years at the Norwich Free Academy. He went to Yale University as an undergraduate and to Harvard University for graduate work, where he studied with William Gilson Farlow, a specialist in cryptogams. He did his thesis work on the anatomy and morphology of kelps. Career After completing his PhD in 1890, Setchell took a post at the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University as an assistant in biology. He rose to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Setch
Terry Setch (born 1936) is a painter and Royal Academy (RA) member who lives in Penarth, Wales. Education and career Setch attended Saturday classes at Sutton and Cheam School of Art, followed by a degree course at the Slade School of Fine Art, London.Holman, Martin (2009). "Chapter 3". ''Terry Setch: In His Own Time''. Lund Humphries, Surrey. pp. 18-26. . While at college he was recognised and took part in the Young Contemporaries exhibitions in 1957, 1959 and 1960.Holman, Martin (2009). "Chapter 4". ''Terry Setch: In His Own Time''. Lund Humphries, Surrey. pp. 27-37. . He moved to Cardiff, Wales in June 1964 to become senior painting lecturer at Cardiff College of Art.Holman, Martin (2009). "Chapter 5". ''Terry Setch: In His Own Time''. Lund Humphries, Surrey. pp. 38-48. He was a member of the 56 Group Wales from 1966 until 1979, later saying he left because it had become too risk averse and part of the establishment. Setch styles himself as a 'political' artist, taking th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Winch
West Winch is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of and had a population of 2,596 in 1,068 households at the 2001 census, the population increasing to 2,734 at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The village's name means 'pasture (specialised) farm'. 'West' to distinguish from East Winch. West Winch is situated on the A10 several miles south of the town of King's Lynn. The most celebrated feature is a windmill (at ) that was restored from dereliction between 1973 and 1980 and is now complete with sails. Cartoonist Osbert Lancaster Sir Osbert Lancaster, CBE (4 August 1908 – 27 July 1986) was an English cartoonist, architectural historian, stage designer and author. He was known for his cartoons in the British press, and for his lifelong work to inform the general p ... is buried in the church graveyard, having previously opened the Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Lynn And West Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a local government district with borough status in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in the town of King's Lynn. The population of the Local Authority at the 2011 Census was 147,451. History The district was formed in 1974 by the merger of the Municipal Borough of King's Lynn, Hunstanton and Downham Market urban districts along with Docking Rural District, Downham Rural District, Freebridge Lynn Rural District and Marshland Rural District. The district was originally known as just West Norfolk, and adopted its present name in 1981. Politics Elections to the borough council are held every four years, with all of the 55 councillors, representing 42 wards, on the council being elected at each election. After being under no overall control from the 1999 election, the Conservative party gained a majority at the 2003 election and has held one ever since, although losing a large number of seats due to the resurgence of the Independent G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seč, Kočevje
Seč (; german: Setsch''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 40.Ferenc, Mitja. 2007. ''Nekdanji nemški jezikovni otok na kočevskem''. Kočevje: Pokrajinski muzej, p. 4.) is an abandoned settlement in the Municipality of Kočevje in southern Slovenia. It was a village inhabited by Gottschee Germans. In 1941, during the Second World War its original population was expelled. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. Church The local church is dedicated to Saint Agnes Agnes of Rome () is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican Communion and Lutheran Churches. St. Agnes is one of several virgin martyrs comm ... ( sl, sveta Neža) and was built in 1837. Its interior furnishings were destr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
