Littlewood

British

/ ˈlɪtəlwʊd /

noun

( Maud ) Joan . 1914–2002, British theatre director, who founded the Theatre Workshop Company (1945) with the aim of bringing theatre to the working classes: noted esp for her production of Oh, What a Lovely War! (1963)

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Following the disciplinary investigation, Littlewood had some time signed off sick.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

Beth Littlewood, a former canoe polo champion, spent years pursuing a string of grievances against Nuffield Health, the company she worked for as a personal trainer at its Bridgend gym.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

Barclay Littlewood, who is from Huddersfield but based in Dubai, says he has made millions from the industry.

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025

In last week’s episode of the “Great British Bake Off,” Toby Littlewood struggled to bake his school cake, which sank in the middle.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2025

A few days before his execution Peace was visited in his prison by Mr. Littlewood, the Vicar of Darnall.

From A Book of Remarkable Criminals by Irving, Henry Brodribb

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