Geddes
Americannoun
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Norman Bel 1893–1958, U.S. industrial and stage designer and architect.
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Sir Patrick, 1854–1932, Scottish biologist, sociologist, and town planner.
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In his illustrated 1932 manifesto “Horizons,” Norman Bel Geddes cast “new design” as a path toward “economy, efficiency, comfort and happiness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Det Sup Brian Geddes said: "Our investigation into the murders of Renee and Andrew MacRae remains ongoing and officers continue to examine all available lines of investigation."
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
I recently sat down with world-renowned psychiatrist Prof John Geddes to watch a new BBC new documentary I'd been collaborating on - "Heston: My Life with Bipolar".
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
Quinn had gone to a homeless unit after his release only to find it was shut, before being taken in by Mr Geddes.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2024
"Ah, you are of an ancient and honourable family, Mr. Geddes," said the widow.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
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