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Butterworth

British  
/ ˈbʌtəwəθ /

noun

  1. George . 1885–1916, British composer, noted for his interest in folk song and his settings of Housman's poems

  2. Nick . born 1946, English writer and illustrator of children's books, many of which feature Percy, the animal-loving park keeper

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Hattie Butterworth, a cellist and editor of Choir & Organ and Opera Now magazines, believes that more pop stars are taking an interest in classical music.

From BBC

A festive display based on the importance of nature in our lives, created by horticulturist Jamie Butterworth, will feature at the event.

From BBC

They were doused in a fragrance called Caramel Swirl, a mashup of notes that they liked because it remind them of Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having sold their bandmates on the idea — Good Charlotte is rounded out by guitarist Billy Martin, bassist Paul Thomas and drummer Dean Butterworth — Joel and Benji led the group through a single rehearsal after they’d arrived on the French Riviera, which evidently was all they needed.

From Los Angeles Times

Cunningly, Jez and John-Henry Butterworth’s “The Agency” — a remake of the French series “Le Bureau des Légendes”— pushes its central character to question that arrangement.

From Los Angeles Times