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  James Stirling - Great Buildings Online
James Stirling was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1926.
Stirling's early designs, especially for Cambridge and Oxford, often emphasized concept over aesthetic and utilitarian needs.
Criticized for his ability to continually alter his fundamental architectural principles, Stirling uses an experimental design approach that shows little commitment to one particular style.
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 The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey
Lenape culture followed and dominated until colonial times when William Alexander, the Lord of Stirling and a Major General in the Continental Army, built an elegant Georgian Manor with numerous outbuildings, orchards and stables on the swamp's edge.
The rest of Becker's exhibit, and, in fact, the agenda at Lord Stirling Park, is environmental education.
Lord Stirling is one of three facilities at which the public may access this most precious tract of marsh, pond, meadow, wetland and woodland.
www.njskylands.com /odswamp.htm   (879 words)

  
 Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park Somerset County Park Commission
The Somerset County Park Commission's Lord Stirling Park is in the western part of the great Swamp, adjacent to the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
The southern portion of the park (near Lord Stirling Road) is comprised of abandoned farm fields in various stages of succession.
In colonial times, what is now Lord Sirling Park was part of the estate of William Alexander, the lord of Stirling, who served as a major general in the Continental Army.
www.greatswamp.org /SeeDo/SomCoEnvCenter.htm   (746 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Lords
Cecil, Lord David CECIL, LORD DAVID [Cecil, Lord David] (Lord Edward Christian David Gascoyne Cecil), 1902-86, English biographer.
Jeffrey, Francis, Lord Jeffrey JEFFREY, FRANCIS, LORD JEFFREY [Jeffrey, Francis, Lord Jeffrey] 1773-1850, Scottish critic and judge.
Bentinck, Lord William George Frederick Cavendish BENTINCK, LORD WILLIAM GEORGE FREDERICK CAVENDISH [Bentinck, Lord William George Frederick Cavendish] 1802-48, English politician and sportsman, known as Lord George.
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 Stirling, Lord - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The London landmark known as the Gherkin is a deserving winner of the coveted Stirling Prize, says Jay Merrick.
Obituary: William Cramond; Psychiatrist Vice-Chancellor of Stirling University.(Obituaries)
For Stirling service; After long centuries of waiting, town is set to get city status.
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 Henry Livingston's Cousins
Stirling was commended for his bravery by the British as well as by Washington, to whom he had written an account of the battle.
General Stirling served for a short time in the Highlands durin gthe summer of 1777, led a division under Sullivan at the battle of Brandywine, and commanded the reserves at Germantown.
Stirling was soldierly in bearing; according to one writer, "of the most martial appearance of any general in the army save Washington himself." He was brave, intelligent, energetic and yet cautious; a good organizer and military engineer; "a great acquisition to the army," in the words of a contemporary.
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 Maj.Gen. William Alexander, Lord Stirling and Sarah Livingston
It is entirely probably that Stirling was at this time aware of the Society's interest in encouraging the planting of vineyards, for he had become a member while resident in London in 1760.
It then resolved that Stirling was entitled to the first premium of 200 pounds and, oddly enough, adopted a similar resolution with respect to Antill.
Some weeks later, when the report of the Committee was made to the meeting of the Society, that part which related to Lord Stirling was disagreed to and the consideration of the remainder was postponed.
www.iment.com /maida/familytree/henry/bios/lordstirling.htm   (2954 words)

  
 Kyhorse.com
Now in its third year, the CDE will be held on the grounds of scenic Lord Stirling Stable at 256 South Maple Avenue.
The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable is a non-profit organization made up of junior and adult volunteers who support the activities of Lord Stirling Stable.
For information, contact Lord Stirling Stable at 908-766-5955 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with hearing impairments.
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 Search Results for "Lord Stirling"
Although the House of Lords rejected his claim to succeed as the 6th earl of Stirling, in America he was generally...
As Lord Erskine he was keeper of Edinburgh and Stirling castles, a source of much political strength....
He served under Gen. James Wolfe in the French and Indian Wars and was wounded at Quebec (1759).
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 1999_tmpl
However, this general was not a Stirling at all, but William Alexander, of the Alexander Clan, who at the time of the revolutionary war claimed an Earldom in Scotland.
Another item of distinction for General Stirling is that James Monroe who later became President of the United States was his aide-de-camp in 1777.
So Lord Stirling, Major-General in service under George Washington, is really an Alexander who tried for years to make a claim to the Earldom of Stirling.
www.clanstirling.org /Main/news/1999_archive/EpEyuFFkkFgRnzGfxS.html   (683 words)

  
 Modesty & Mischief
Lord and Lady Stirling had not noticed a strain on any of their young guests throughout the evening, and they did not perceive it now, but the Darcys did.
Stirling has known my sister all her life, and it is right that he should take some interest in her after not seeing her these five years," retorted Darcy hotly.
Stirling at just this moment and though his arms were full of parcels and his coat shabbier than Arthur's was, he did not seem to be a servant.
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 Somerset Online: Community Events Calendar: January 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable will hold the extremely popular "Dog Walks" on the equestrian trails of the Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge.
The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable will host local author Loren Spiotta-DiMare at Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable on January 22, 2006 at 2pm for a special presentation of her fourth children's picture book, Madeline's Miracle.
Lord Stirling Stable is located at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and the event will take place in the Harry O. Case room in the indoor ring addition.
www.somersetonline.org /calendar/so012006s.htm   (6308 words)

  
 Somerset County Park Commission
Riders without a Lord Stirling Stable Classification Card need to make an appointment to be tested prior to registration for a $5 fee.
Lord Stirling Stable also has a large room for rental.
The Friends are a group of riders who support the equestrian activities of the Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable by contributing their ideas, volunteering their time, and donating revenue generated from sponsoring events to help provide a continuous and expanding program of activities.
somersetcountyparks.org /activities/STABLES/lord_stirling_stable.htm   (1541 words)

  
 DEVCO : Projects : Lord Stirling Community School
The new Lord Stirling Community School is the state's first public school to be constructed as a redevelopment project.
The state-of-the-art urban facility is located on George Street within New Brunswick's commercial district and comprises a full performance auditorium, a gymnasium, and facilities for enhanced arts and technology education to accommodate students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8.
Built as a redevelopment project by Devco on behalf of the New Brunswick Board of Education and the City of New Brunswick, the new Lord Stirling Community School serves as a model for future school construction in special needs school districts across the state under the New Jersey Educational Facilities and Construction Act of 2000.
www.devco.org /projects/lordstirling.shtml   (191 words)

  
 Valley Forge: Quarters of Lord Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
QUARTERS OF In front of Stirling's Quarters, along Yellow Springs Road.
William Alexander, Lord Stirling, considered himself a British Lord through his family lineage and it is a curious inconsistency that he was called Lord Stirling throughout the war, even by Washington.
Stirling commanded troops from New Jersey and appears to have been in charge of the Artificers, skilled craftsmen who repaired camp and military equipment.
www.nps.gov /vafo/MONUMENT/vfmon21.html   (66 words)

  
 Lord Stirling Stables   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Lord Stirling Stable is situated on 450 acres with 10 miles of trails (wooded and fields), one indoor ring, two outdoor rings, and an outdoor-jumping course.
For first-time riders who currently may not want a full set of ten lessons, for riders who have ridden Western style and would like to try English style, and for riders who want to refresh their skills so they can rent horeses and Lord Stirling Stable in the future.
Lord Stirling Stable provides semiannual Junior Horse Shows for 9 - 18 year-old riders and for Adult riders who have ridden in our riding lesson program.
www.new-jersey.com /lord.htm   (382 words)

  
 Lord Stirling
William Alexander - Alexander, William, known as Lord Stirling, 1726–83, American Revolutionary general, b.
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Hamilton of Finnart: the rise and fall of a 'Renaissance man' in sixteenth-century Scotland.
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 stirling lord - OneLook Dictionary Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
We found one dictionary with English definitions that includes the word stirling lord:
Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "stirling lord" is defined.
Stirling, Lord : Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition [home, info]
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 Lord Stirling Stables General Information
For current students or riders at least 12 years of age who pass an evaluation test.
Sponsored by the FRIENDS of Lord Stirling Stable.
For detailed information and fees, stop by the office, open seven days a week from 9 a.m.
www.millburn.com /lord2.htm   (112 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Lord Stirling (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
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 Letter of Introduction from Lord Stirling School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Esther in Lord Stirling School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Here at Lord Stirling, we have grades K-8.
It is name after the Revolutionary War General William Lord Stirling Alexander who fought at the battle of Brandywine from 1777-1778.
www.k12science.org /curriculum/tempproj3/F99/F99discussionarea/45.html   (208 words)

  
 Lord Stirling School
The new Lord Stirling Community School is being built as a redevelopment project by Devco in accordance with the New Jersey Local Housing and Redevelopment Law.
This project has been recognized by representatives of the New Jersey State Legislature for its unique approach to planning, financing, and constructing school facilities, making it a model for future school construction projects throughout New Jersey.
The new Lord Stirling Community School will provide facilities for 400 students, grades Pre-K through 5, and will also offer a middle school for grades 6 through 8 with an expanded arts program.
www.devco.org /projects2/lordstirling.htm   (190 words)

  
 NJDARM: Archives Collection Guides: William Alexander, Lord Stirling (1726-1783), Correspondence, 1764-1782
A man of considerable wealth and social prominence, Alexander asserted his claim, through an uncle, to the title of Lord Stirling in 1759.
Although the British House of Lords rejected his claim in 1762, Alexander continued to refer to himself as Lord Stirling, as did his contemporaries.
Alexander's family resided in a large mansion in Basking Ridge.
www.state.nj.us /state/darm/links/guides/palex001.html   (1076 words)

  
 Friends Of Lord Stirling Stable   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.
-- To promote, support, and supplement the educational and recreational programs of Lord Stirling Park Riding Stable
-- To educate the general public as to the benefits and facilities available at Lord Stirling Park Riding Stable and the
www.flssnj.org   (98 words)

  
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 Birding Home: Daphna El-Roy Log
U.S.A/New Jersey, Somerset County, Lord Stirling Park, 40.42N / 74.32W
U.S.A/New Jersey, Somerset County, Lord Stirling Park, 40.42 / 74.32W
To view photos left click on the small picture
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 LocalHikes - Lord Stirling Park Swamp Loop
Trailhead: Route 287 to exit 30-A. Take North Maple Ave, bear left at fork (Becomes South Maple Ave).
After passing stable make left on Lord Stirling Rd. Park at Environmental Education Center on left 1 mile down.
Trail Guides for Lord Stirling Park Swamp Loop:
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The Life of William Alexander, Lord Stirling Paul David Nelson ISBN: 0817302832
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