British Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Commonly known as Billy Murphy or Spud Murphy, was an English footballer who played as a winger for

Commonly known as Billy Murphy or Spud Murphy, was an English footballer who played as a winger for Manchester City, Southampton, Oldham Athletic and Tranmere Rovers.

Familiarly known as "Nuts" Cobbold, was one of the leading footballers of the Victorian era and on s

Familiarly known as "Nuts" Cobbold, was one of the leading footballers of the Victorian era and on several occasions a member of the England national football team. As late as 1922, at the time of his death, he could be described as "the most famous association football forward of all time", and certainly – in the words of his Times obituary – "the most individually brilliant dribbler, the player who could most often put in those thrusts that no skill could parry".

Was an English professional footballer who played as a right half. Born in Bordesley Green, Birmingh

Was an English professional footballer who played as a right half. Born in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, Ollis played 121 games in the Football Alliance and the Football League for Small Heath. He was part of the team which won the inaugural Second Division championship in 1893 and gained promotion to the First Division via the Test Match system the following season.

Is a British professor, writer and prominent historian of Christianity. He is a former Master of Sel

Is a British professor, writer and prominent historian of Christianity. He is a former Master of Selwyn College, University of Cambridge. Elder brother of the Very Reverend Professor Henry Chadwick, also a distinguished historian of the early Church and a former Dean of Christ Church, University of Oxford, younger brother of Sir John Chadwick KCMG, a diplomat whose senior posting was as British Ambassador to Romania.

English statesman, son of William Paget, one of the serjeants-at-mace of the city of London, was bor

English statesman, son of William Paget, one of the serjeants-at-mace of the city of London, was born in London in 1506, and was educated at St Paul's School, and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, proceeding afterwards to the university of Paris. Probably through the influence of Stephen Gardiner, who had early befriended Paget, he was employed by Henry VIII in several important diplomatic missions; in 1532 he was appointed clerk of the signet and soon afterwards of the privy council. He became secretary to Queen Anne of Cleves in 1539, and in 1543 he was sworn of the privy council and appointed secretary of state, in which position Henry VIII in his later years relied much on his advice, appointing him one of the council to act during the minority of Edward VI.

Is a BS Award winning actor, best known for his role as Ken Barlow in the British drama Coronation S

Is a BS Award winning actor, best known for his role as Ken Barlow in the British drama Coronation Street, since 1960. Roache is the only remaining member of the original cast, having appeared in the first episode on December 9, 1960 and is currently the longest serving actor on Coronation Street.Roache was later educated at the independent Rydal School in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. In 1953, he was commissioned into the Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1954 and left the Army three years later. Due to a mortar bomb explosion that he witnessed while on National Service with the British Army during this time, Roache suffers from tinnitus.[3]

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a British water polo player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

He is best known for starring as Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film series. Previously,

He is best known for starring as Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film series. Previously, he played a small role as Forrester in a 2002 television version of Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and he was cast as an extra in Cider with Rosie (1998). He also auditioned (unsuccessfully) for the role of Harry Potter.Moseley was born in Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire, England in the Cotswolds, the son of Julie and Peter Moseley, who is a cinematographer.[1] He also has a younger sister named Daisy and a younger brother named Ben. According to those who know him, he has wanted to act since he was 10 years old.

Was a cricketer who played for Sussex, Warwickshire and England.

Was a cricketer who played for Sussex, Warwickshire and England.

Popularly known as Dixie Dean, was an English football player and the most prolific goal-scorer in E

Popularly known as Dixie Dean, was an English football player and the most prolific goal-scorer in English football history, best known for his legendary exploits at Everton.Despite a serious motorcycle accident in Holywell North Wales in 1926, in which he suffered a fractured skull and jaw, Dean fully recovered and went on to greater success at the club. He is still the only player in English football to have scored 60 League goals in one season (1927-28). In the same season Everton won the Division One title. Although Everton were relegated to Division Two in 1930, Dean stayed with them, and the club subsequently won the Second Division in 1931, followed by the First Division again in 1932, and the FA Cup in 1933 - a sequence of success not matched since.

Known as Lord Courtenay from 1835 to 1859, was a British politician who served as Chancellor of the

Known as Lord Courtenay from 1835 to 1859, was a British politician who served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 1866 to 1867 and as President of the Poor Law Board from 1867 to 1868.

Is an English football striker who plays for Watford. He came through the youth scheme at Rotherham

Is an English football striker who plays for Watford. He came through the youth scheme at Rotherham United and has represented England at many levels up to Under 20.

Was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.Richards was born in West Bromwich and turn

Was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward.Richards was born in West Bromwich and turned professional with West Bromwich Albion in July 1894. He scored on his debut to help Albion beat Wolves 5–1 in September 1894.

Was Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia 1975–1986. He is the son of the former Pr

Was Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia 1975–1986. He is the son of the former Premier, W.A.C. Bennett. He was a 3rd cousin, twice removed of Richard Bedford Bennett, eleventh Prime Minister of Canada.

Was a First World War British general who is best known as the commander of the Australian and New Z

Was a First World War British general who is best known as the commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915.

Was an English professional association football player. After a five-year stint at Burnley without

Was an English professional association football player. After a five-year stint at Burnley without ever playing for the first team, he joined Gillingham in 1960 and went on to make 62 appearances in the Football League before dropping out of the professional game.

Was an English football (soccer) manager and scout.Coldwell played football for Weymouth[1] and also

Was an English football (soccer) manager and scout.Coldwell played football for Weymouth[1] and also played two first-class cricket matches for the MCC against Cambridge University in the mid-1950s.

Is an English chess player who played competitively from 1962 to 1987 with a highest Elo rating of 2

Is an English chess player who played competitively from 1962 to 1987 with a highest Elo rating of 2515[1]. However, he failed by the closest possible margin to achieve the results required for the formal award of the title of International Grandmaster

Is a top-class showjumper. He has been in many Nations Cup teams, but has never ridden in the Olympi

Is a top-class showjumper. He has been in many Nations Cup teams, but has never ridden in the Olympics. Funnell is married to eventer Pippa Funnell. He married her in October 1993 in Uckfield. They live in Ockley in south Surrey.

Is a British actor, mainly known for his television work.Russell appeared in British films from 1950

Is a British actor, mainly known for his television work.Russell appeared in British films from 1950 onwards, appearing in well-known productions such as They Who Dare (1953 , The Man Who Never Was (1956) and The Great Escape (1963). He also later had a minor role in Superman: The Movie (1978).

Billy Schwer, is a former professional boxer from Luton in Bedfordshire, England.

Billy Schwer, is a former professional boxer from Luton in Bedfordshire, England.

Was an English footballer and football manager who managed in England in the 1940s and 1950s.Scott b

Was an English footballer and football manager who managed in England in the 1940s and 1950s.Scott began his career as an amateur with South Shields prior to the First World War, but joined the Navy in 1914. He guested for Crystal Palace during the war and was offered a professional contract with Palace when the war ended.

Was born in Scotland and educated at George Watson's College and the University of Edinburgh. He joi

Was born in Scotland and educated at George Watson's College and the University of Edinburgh. He joined the British Army in the First World War and served with an artillery regiment in France, where he won the Military Cross. In 1919 he left the Army with the rank of Captain. He was elected to the House of Commons as Conservative MP for Cirencester and Tewkesbury in 1929. In Parliament he acquired the nickname "Shakes", from his habit of quoting from the works of William Shakespeare.

Is an English equestrian. He has had notable successes at the Burghley, Badminton, Blenheim and Bram

Is an English equestrian. He has had notable successes at the Burghley, Badminton, Blenheim and Bramham Horse Trials. He first won the British Open Championships at Gatcombe Park in 1995 and his career highlights include an Olympic team Silver Medal at th

Was an English footballer.Fox started his career with Sheffield United in 1929.[1] After making no l

Was an English footballer.Fox started his career with Sheffield United in 1929.[1] After making no league appearances for the club, he joined Bury in 1930.