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Wootton

British

/ ˈwʊtən /

noun

Barbara ( Frances ), Baroness of Abinger. 1897–1988, English economist, educationalist, social scientist, and criminologist

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Then in 2023, due to Clive's ill-health the couple moved back to Wootton, Bedford, to be close to their daughters Anna Saunders and Ceri Evans.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Wootton Park School in Northampton will get £4,500 to part-fund the signal-blocking pouches, which about 900 secondary school-aged pupils can use.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"By removing the constant pull of mobile phones, we're creating space for better concentration, stronger relationships and improved wellbeing," said Dan Rosser, the executive head teacher of Wootton Park Academy Trust.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Neil Warnock, at 77, also returned for a short spell in charge of his old club Torquay United, between the sacking of Paul Wootton and the appointment of Jimmy Ball.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"Was she ever talked about?" asks Mr. Wootton, searching the book-shelves.

From A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June by Ouida

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