Manson

British

/ ˈmænsən /

noun

Sir Patrick. 1844–1922, British physician, who established that mosquitoes transmit certain parasites responsible for human diseases

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And at Portobello town hall Garbage's Shirley Manson will be among a series of literary guests in conversation at Muckle Be The Light.

From BBC

Garbage singer Shirley Manson described Hogg as "our revered Scottish fashion queen".

From BBC

Charles Manson’s son, Michael Brunner, speaks to a reporter about his father’s legacy and notoriety for the first time in 26 years.

From Los Angeles Times

The attempt came just 17 days after a Manson follower in a nun’s habit, Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, pointed a gun at Ford in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

The first UK concert of rock star Marilyn Manson's tour has been cancelled after pressure from campaigners and an MP.

From BBC

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