Hulme

British

/ hjuːm /

noun

T ( homas ) E ( rnest ). 1883–1917, English literary critic and poet; a proponent of imagism

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However he was tracked down to an apartment in Hulme within 24 hours and arrested by armed officers.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

"It was refreshing and almost shocking to see something so raw, because it's something that we just don't see on the reality TV shows in Britain nowadays," Hulme says.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

The trust's chief executive Nick Hulme said some staff were receiving more than £4,000 in back pay and talks were ongoing with the union.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

He accompanies his 12-year-old son Noah on a 30-minute journey from where they live in Cheadle Hulme to a school in Macclesfield in neighbouring Cheshire.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

‘Of course,’ said Margaret Hulme, drawing back her foot, ‘if nobody wants––’ A murmur ran along the ranks of the juniors, and Babs suddenly whispered something in Jean’s ear.

From The Youngest Girl in the School by Sharp, Evelyn

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