Parkes

British  

/ pɑːks /

noun

1. Sir Henry. 1815–96, Australian journalist and politician born in England, five times premier of New South Wales, advocate of free trade and Federation, and a founder of the public education system

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Example Sentences

Parkes joined Rovers from non-league Buxton in May 1970 and helped the team to the third-tier title in 1974-75.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Professor Chris Parkes, head of the University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, led the international collaboration during the installation and early operation of the upgraded LHCb detector.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

About a third of the chicken eaten in the UK is imported "so it's vital to know about welfare standards worldwide", said Kate Parkes, poultry specialist at the RSPCA.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The feature debut from writer-director Graham Parkes is also one of three films at the fest to feature comedy star Kate Berlant, here in a double role as unnerving twin couples-therapy influencers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Parkes, in his "Musical Memoirs," mentions a Klotz Violin belonging to Mr. Hay, the Leader of the King's Band, for which a Noble Lord offered £300 and an annuity of £100.

From Violins and Violin Makers Biographical Dictionary of the Great Italian Artistes, their Followers and Imitators, to the present time. With Essays on Important Subjects Connected with the Violin. by Pearce, J. H. (Joseph Henry)