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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Albion , ancient and literary name of Britain. It is usually restricted to England and is perhaps derived from the Latin albus meaning "white," referring to the chalk cliffs of S England. Author not available, ALBION. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Albion Woodbury Small
Albion Woodbury Small The American sociologist and educator Albion Woodbury Small (1854-1926) was instrumental in founding...developing the profession of sociology in the United States. Albion Small was born in Buckfield, Maine, on May 11, 1854. Though... Read more

Albion
Albion is a poetical personification for Britain. It was first used in classical literature in the...the Celtic name or to the white cliffs of Dover. Camden mentions that it had been related to Albion, son of Neptune. The phrase ‘perfidious Albion’ has been attributed to the marquis de Ximenes ... Read more

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	League glory and cup crackers - the best of the action from a century of football at The Hawthorns; The Hawthorns has hosted so much marvellous action that it is almost impossible to pick the best. Albion historian Tony Matthews does his best, however, as he presents his Top Ten matches of the last century.(Football) ; Albion 6, Newcastle 1 September 27, 1902 Just promoted to the First Division at the start of the 1902-03 campaign, Albion were confronted by one of the finest teams in the country...deficit before half-time, but there was simply no stopping Albion, who added further goals through Buck, Jim Stevenson and... Read more
	Albion's white knuckle ride ; Albion 1 Palace 0 ; ALBION treated their fans to an extra 45-minute Hawthorns centenary...second-half. If ever there was a game of two halves, this was it. Albion brandished a new-found confidence as they soared into the...afternoon, and Bob Taylor been their usual deadly selves, Albion would have surged three up. Disjointed ... Read more
	Football: Baggies pay the highest price ALBION WEMBLEY HEARTACHE Ram raid shatters promotion dream ; ALBION 0 DERBY 1 ALBION were condemned to Championship football for at least another season...there was more quality football played by the losers. Unfortunately for Albion, it was the same old problems creeping into their play - too much overindulgence... Read more
	Albion's white knuckle ride; Albion 1 Palace 0. ; ALBION treated their fans to an extra 45-minute Hawthorns centenary...second-half. If ever there was a game of two halves, this was it. Albion brandished a new-found confidence as they soared into the...afternoon, and Bob Taylor been their usual deadly selves, Albion would have surged three up. Disjointed ... Read more
	Football: March 14, 2007: The night the dream died? NEWS ALBION ; ALBION 2 CRYSTAL PALACE 3 IF ALBION fail to reach the Premiership this season, they may well pick out 8.20pm, March 14, as the moment that their season imploded. Until then Albion were looking good against a poor Crystal Palace side. Neil Clement... Read more
	IT'S COLD COMFORT; Boss Smith looks to the future with new hope BOLTON 2 ALBION 1.(Football) ; ALBION got a good look at the future as they became the latest...efficient at times while their stadium is simply breathtaking. Albion fall short on both counts. The gap in class is not so evident...The hard luck stories are beginning to wear thin, though. Albion are capable, of that there is no doubt, but ... Read more
	Spluttering Albion in need of pick-me-up ; Plymouth Albion's spluttering start to the season shows...the 2007/08 campaign for Dawe's charges, Albion's Goldington Road curse struck once again...Bedfordshire venue. This latest setback - Albion's third reverse in seven starts this term... Read more
	Albion briefs ; Former Albion centre Regardt van Eyk will be hoping to...Spanish side 97-0. THE Westcountry Warriors - Albion's development team - are home to Rosslyn...Meakin (pictured right) could make his Albion debut tomorrow. Scotland Under-18 centre... Read more
	Football: March 14, 2007: The night the dream died? ALBION NEWS ; ALBION 2 CRYSTAL PALACE 3 IF ALBION fail to reach the Premiership this season, they may well pick out 8.20pm, March 14, as the moment their season imploded. Until then Albion were looking good against a poor Crystal Palace side. Neil Clement... Read more
	ALBION MISS BIG CHANCE; NORWICH...1 ALBION...1.(Sports) ; Albion failed to capitalise on a promising opening 15 minutes...by Craig Fleming. That should have been the signal for Albion to go and chalk up only their fourth away win of the season...Roberts, Eadie, Llewellyn. Subs: Mackay, Watt, Grant. ALBION: Whitehead; Holmes, Potter, Bortolazzi, Murphy, Carbon... Read more

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