British Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Is an English professional footballer.Smith was born in East Ham, London and began his career as a t

Is an English professional footballer.Smith was born in East Ham, London and began his career as a trainee with Southend United, turning professional in 1990. He found his chances limited at Roots Hall and after a loan spell with Dover Athletic moved on to Brentford in August 1993 on a free transfer.

Born in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, she was brought up in a show business family. Her mother was Elaine

Born in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, she was brought up in a show business family. Her mother was Elaine Smith, a former showgirl, actress and writer of erotic novels, who used the stage names Helene Thornton and Heller Toren. Until late in her life, Yates be

Radcliffe's distinctive "nodding" action while running has made her instantly recognisable to Britis

Radcliffe's distinctive "nodding" action while running has made her instantly recognisable to British viewers. She is not known for her sprint finish and relies on setting a punishing pace from the start in order to pull away from her opponents and open an unassailable gap.In 2002, Radcliffe was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year and in June was awarded an MBE.Radcliffe now lives as a tax exile in Monaco and is married to her trainer, Gary Lough, a former Irish international 1500 m runner. They have a daughter named Isla born January, 2007.

Was an English book illustrator, whose work encompassed more than 100 books, notably those by C. S.

Was an English book illustrator, whose work encompassed more than 100 books, notably those by C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. She was born in Hove, Sussex.

Is an actor who made his professional debut in 1956.He trained at London's Webber Douglas Academy of

Is an actor who made his professional debut in 1956.He trained at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art beginning when he was 17 years old. After attending the Academy he worked in repertory, small touring companies that rehearsed and performed a new play each week. In 1958 he was signed by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Is a best-selling English author of over 200 romance novels. She start writing regency romances as C

Is a best-selling English author of over 200 romance novels. She start writing regency romances as Caroline Courtney, now she writes contemporany romances as Penny Jordan and historical romances as Annie Groves (her mother's maiden name). She also signed novels as Melinda Wright and Lydia Hitchcock.

Was an English professional footballer who played as a left-half. He played for Birmingham both befo

Was an English professional footballer who played as a left-half. He played for Birmingham both before and after the First World War, making 349 appearances in all competitions, and helped them to the championship of the Second Division in 1920–21.

Was an English footballer born in West Ham, London.Allen served in the British Army during World War

Was an English footballer born in West Ham, London.Allen served in the British Army during World War I, and played amateur soccer before moving to West Ham United for the club's initial Division Two season. He made his debut in a 2-1 home defeat to Birmingham on November 1, 1919, at outside right.

1897 – March 31, 1975) was an English professional golfer.

1897 – March 31, 1975) was an English professional golfer.

(2 September 1915 - 28 March 1998), was a legendary much-decorated English airman, left-handed golfe

(2 September 1915 - 28 March 1998), was a legendary much-decorated English airman, left-handed golfer,

Was an English professional football left-back.Brooke's career began with his local side Kidsgrove W

Was an English professional football left-back.Brooke's career began with his local side Kidsgrove Wellington, from whom he joined Stoke City, playing 11 times in league matches for Stoke in the 1919-20 and 1920-21 seasons. He left Stoke to join Aberdare Athletic, playing Aberdare's side in their first ever season in league football.

Was an English breaststroke swimmer from Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire[1] who competed in the 1908

Was an English breaststroke swimmer from Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire[1] who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was an English amateur footballer who made one appearance for England in 1878.Fairclough was born in

Was an English amateur footballer who made one appearance for England in 1878.Fairclough was born in in Mile End, East London and was educated at Forest School, Walthamstow, where he played for the school football team.

Was a cricketer who played for Yorkshire and England.

Was a cricketer who played for Yorkshire and England.

Was an English footballer and football manager, who played for Preston North End and Blackburn Rover

Was an English footballer and football manager, who played for Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers.He started his playing career with Hinckley Town before joining Preston in 1902. He quickly achieved success, helping Preston to the Second Division title in 1904, and to the runners-up position in the Football League in 1906.

Became the first Welshman ever to win a World Boxing title when he took the World Flyweight Champion

Became the first Welshman ever to win a World Boxing title when he took the World Flyweight Championship from Bill Ladbury in 1914. Appropriately born on Boxing Day, the diminutive Jones also took the British and European Flyweight Championships from Ladb

Was an English footballer, who spent seventeen years playing for Arsenal, making him one of the club

Was an English footballer, who spent seventeen years playing for Arsenal, making him one of the club's most enduring servants.Sands trained as a teacher, and joined Woolwich Arsenal (as they were then known) as an amateur in 1902.

Was a British inventor and pioneer aviator who was his country's foremost experimenter in unpowered

Was a British inventor and pioneer aviator who was his country's foremost experimenter in unpowered flight at the end of the 19th Century. He was planning a flight with a motor-driven hang glider, but died in the crash of another glider before he could ma

Is a former football (soccer) goalkeeper. He mostly played for lower league teams in England, althou

Is a former football (soccer) goalkeeper. He mostly played for lower league teams in England, although he did play 3 Division One games for Chelsea during his brief loan spell in 1987.

Is a former English footballer, known chiefly for his time at Arsenal, where he remains a fans' favo

Is a former English footballer, known chiefly for his time at Arsenal, where he remains a fans' favourite to this day. He was a fast-paced player who usually played as winger, and less often as a striker. His uncle Vic Groves also played for Arsenal.

Is a former professional who played for Carlisle United, he was the top scorer for the Youth Team in

Is a former professional who played for Carlisle United, he was the top scorer for the Youth Team in the 04/05 season and in 05/06 scored 3 goals for the reserves despite having a nasty knee injury (Cruciate Ligament). He signed a pro contract in 2006.

He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. F

He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until his departure in 2007. He has also recorded an album with Revenge (One True Passion) and two albums with Monaco (Music For Pleasure and Monaco) as bassist, keyboardist and lead vocalist

Is a Member of Parliament (M.P.) for the British Conservative Party. He represents the constituency

Is a Member of Parliament (M.P.) for the British Conservative Party. He represents the constituency of East Surrey.

Is an English professional football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Northern Premier League side

Is an English professional football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Northern Premier League side Gateshead.Keen was born in Middlesbrough and began his career as a trainee with Newcastle United, turning professional in August 1995. He spent four further years at Newcastle, but failed to make the first team and joined Carlisle United on a free transfer in June 1999.

Born on February 28, 1931) is an English golfer, television presenter and commentator, author and go

Born on February 28, 1931) is an English golfer, television presenter and commentator, author and golf course designer.