British Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Is a renowned English former footballer of the 1980s and 1990s, who once set a record transfer fee i

Is a renowned English former footballer of the 1980s and 1990s, who once set a record transfer fee in the game and represented his country 59 times between 1986 and 1996, once as captain.

Was the Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, between 1992 and 1994

Was the Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, between 1992 and 1994. On 15 March 1994 he was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal and made Chief of the Defence Staff. Since retiring in 1997 he has been made a life peer and a Knight of the Garter. He has commanded, among other British Army regiments, the Green Howards.

Was a professional English footballer who plays as both a defender and a midfielder. He is presently

Was a professional English footballer who plays as both a defender and a midfielder. He is presently assistant manager at Halifax Town, although on 16 October 2007, he came out of playing retirement to appear for the Shaymen.

Is a former footballer who played as a left winger.Bircumshaw started his professional career with N

Is a former footballer who played as a left winger.Bircumshaw started his professional career with Notts County where he scored 40 goals in 72 games, before he moved to Bradford City in 1962. He spent just one season at Valley Parade but he finished as the club's joint top goal-scorer with seven league goals and four in the FA Cup, including a hat-trick in a 5–2 win over Oldham Athletic.

(born on 7 October 1967) is an English golfer.

(born on 7 October 1967) is an English golfer.

Was an English Olivier Award-winning playwright and screenwriter. His most famous work is the play T

Was an English Olivier Award-winning playwright and screenwriter. His most famous work is the play The Ruling Class, which was made into a 1972 film for which Peter O'Toole received an Oscar nomination.Barnes was born in Bow, London but was raised on the east coast, where his parents worked in an amusement arcade and later owned a couple of cafes. His upbringing in an English coastal resort probably helps explain the carnivalesque nature of his work. Barnes was educated at Marling School in Stroud, Gloucestershire and performed his national service with the Royal Air Force. After this he spent a short period working for London County Council.

Is an English former footballer who played as an inside forward.Bennett started as a youth player fo

Is an English former footballer who played as an inside forward.Bennett started as a youth player for West Ham United and played in the FA Youth Cup winning team of 1963. After signing pro forms, he made his league debut on April 4, 1964 in a home game against Bolton Wanderers.

Is a retired English footballer.

Is a retired English footballer.

Was a British climber, Everest summiteer, and author of several mountaineering books. Born in Stockp

Was a British climber, Everest summiteer, and author of several mountaineering books. Born in Stockport, England, he began climbing in his teens, and at the age of 16 made his first visit to the Alps. He quickly became a proficient Alpine climber, and mad

Is a former English former footballer who played as a winger. He spent his career playing for Covent

Is a former English former footballer who played as a winger. He spent his career playing for Coventry City F.C., Manchester City, Manchester United, Seiko(Hong Kong), Royal Antwerp (24 apps 9 goals), Happy Valley AA and Walsall FC.

Is a retired English footballer who played most notably for Chelsea and West Ham United as a winger.

Is a retired English footballer who played most notably for Chelsea and West Ham United as a winger.Brabrook started his career at Redbridge Football club, formerly known as Ford United, then moved onto Chelsea, making his debut during the 1954-55 season, during which the club won the league championship, though he only made three appearances.

Is an English musician. He first came to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive r

Is an English musician. He first came to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. More recently he has focused on producing and promoting world music and pioneering digital distribution methods for music. He has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts.

Is an English footballer who plays for Grimsby Town as a winger and striker.Bore was born on 4 Novem

Is an English footballer who plays for Grimsby Town as a winger and striker.Bore was born on 4 November 1987 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire and was educated at the Matthew Humberstone School. He joined the youth team of hometown club Grimsby Town at the age of 12.

Is a former English professional footballer.King began his career at his hometowm team Worcester Cit

Is a former English professional footballer.King began his career at his hometowm team Worcester City before being spotted by Cardiff City and signing for the club in 1960. He made his league debut in October 1961 against Burnley as a right winger.

Was a Fellow of the Royal Society, an avid gardener, and the middleman for an international exchange

Was a Fellow of the Royal Society, an avid gardener, and the middleman for an international exchange of scientific ideas in mid-18th century London. He is best known for his horticultural friendship with John Bartram and his correspondence with Benjamin F

Is an actor, best remembered for his appearances on television.After changing his mind about joining

Is an actor, best remembered for his appearances on television.After changing his mind about joining the Royal Navy, Copley started out as a stage actor, in 1932. He made his first film appearance in 1934, going on to play a wide variety of characters from the villainous to the meek and mild. Away from acting, Peter Copley was a sharp-witted legal expert and part-time lawyer who successfully handled several court cases in the 1960s.

Is a former professional footballer who played for Middlesbrough, York City, Doncaster Rovers, Hartl

Is a former professional footballer who played for Middlesbrough, York City, Doncaster Rovers, Hartlepool United and Rochdale.

Was a fullback who played for Charlton Athletic, Watford and Gravesend & Northfleet. He is one of tw

Was a fullback who played for Charlton Athletic, Watford and Gravesend & Northfleet. He is one of two survivors left from the Charlton FA cup victory in 1947.

Is an English former professional footballer and until April 2008 was manager of Conference North si

Is an English former professional footballer and until April 2008 was manager of Conference North side Southport. He won one full cap for England.Davenport was born in Birkenhead and was spotted by scouts from Nottingham Forest while playing for Cammel Lairds F.C in the west cheshire league.

(born on 9 May 1950 in Doncaster) is an English golfer.

(born on 9 May 1950 in Doncaster) is an English golfer.

Is a former British soldier, who was Director of the United Kingdom Special Forces during the Irania

Is a former British soldier, who was Director of the United Kingdom Special Forces during the Iranian Embassy Siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the 1990 Gulf War.

Was an English professional footballer, playing as a winger. He was born in Devonport, Plymouth.Pete

Was an English professional footballer, playing as a winger. He was born in Devonport, Plymouth.Peter Anderson began his career with local Devon side Oak Villa whilst studying at the Astor Institute, signing for Plymouth Argyle in July 1950. His league debut for Plymouth came in April 1953 against Brentford at Home Park. He stayed at Plymouth for over 12 years, clocking up 241 appearances in the league, scoring 41 goals. In December 1962, he moved to Torquay United, scoring on his debut in a 2-0 home win against Hartlepools United on the 2nd of February 1963. He remained a regular until the 1964-65 season when he lost his place to Bill Atkinson, before moving to Saltash United in 1964. In 1978, he moved to the North American Soccer League where he extended his career a few more years. That season, he played six games for the San Diego Sockers before transferring to the Tampa Bay Rowdies for three games. While he remained with the Rowdies through the end of the 1980 season, he saw time in no games in 1979 and only five in 1980.[1

A British biochemist who was awarded the 1978 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his discovery of the che

A British biochemist who was awarded the 1978 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his discovery of the chemiosmotic mechanism of ATP synthesis.

Is a fomer professional footballer.Silvester, a Forward, began his professional career with Norwich

Is a fomer professional footballer.Silvester, a Forward, began his professional career with Norwich City, with whom he won the second division championship in 1972. He went on to play for Colchester United, Southend United, Reading, Blackburn Rovers and Cambridge United before playing in the United States for Baltimore Comets, Vancouver Whitecaps, San Diego Jaws and Washington Diplomats.

Is an English former footballer, who played for Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City and Stoke City.Dob

Is an English former footballer, who played for Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City and Stoke City.Dobing came from a sporting family; his father played rugby league for Salford. He started his career with Blackburn Rovers, making his debut aged 17.