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Buckland

British

/ ˈbʌklənd /

noun

William . 1784–1856, English geologist; he became a proponent of the idea of catastrophic ice ages

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Despite the horror vacui and digital pandering, the objects brought together here by lead curator Rosina Buckland describe multiple facets of samurai culture with breadth and brilliance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Shea Buckland Jones of WWF Cymru said "Wales' reliance on imported soy" had left "a trail of destruction from the forests of Brazil to the rivers of Wales".

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Martin's bandmates Guy Berryman, Will Chamberlain and Jonny Buckland would rather that no-one noticed them at all.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

"When you live in a local town you know names - it's been interesting to follow," says Emma Buckland, who stops to talk to us in the main street.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

At last they rode over the downs and took the East Road, and then Merry and Pippin rode on to Buckland; and already they were singing again as they went.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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