British Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was an English Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for the Holland-with-Bosto

Was an English Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for the Holland-with-Boston constituency from 1918 until 1924.

Was a footballer who played at full back for England, and was also an FA Cup Final referee.Rawson wa

Was a footballer who played at full back for England, and was also an FA Cup Final referee.Rawson was born in in Cape Town, South Africa and attended Westminster School, representing the school at "soccer" in 1872 and 1873, becoming captain in his final year. He then went up to Oxford University, winning a "blue" in four consecutive years, from 1874 to 1877.

Storer played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1887 and 1905. His first-class record of 21

Storer played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1887 and 1905. His first-class record of 216 not out came against Leicestershire in the 1899 season.

Was an English footballer.During his amateur career, Smith played in 17 finals, and captained the Th

Was an English footballer.During his amateur career, Smith played in 17 finals, and captained the Third Army team in Germany when he was stationed in Koblenz after the armistice during the First World War.He started his professional career with Hull City in 1921. After making no appearances for the club, he joined Leadgate Park.

Is a former English footballer.

Is a former English footballer.

Most commonly known as Willy Garbutt was an English football player, and later a prominent coaching

Most commonly known as Willy Garbutt was an English football player, and later a prominent coaching figure in Italian and Spanish football after his retirement. Although his achievements are not widely known in his home country, Garbutt was the model for professional managers in Italy.

Usually known as William Rodgers but also often known as Bill Rodgers, was one of the "Gang of Four"

Usually known as William Rodgers but also often known as Bill Rodgers, was one of the "Gang of Four" of senior British Labour Party politicians who defected to form the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He subsequently helped to lead the SDP into the merger

Was a British-born photographer who settled in China and became one of the main commercial photograp

Was a British-born photographer who settled in China and became one of the main commercial photographers in nineteenth century China.William Saunders opened one of Shanghai's first photography studios in January 1862. Although chiefly a portrait photographer, Saunders' fascination with China led him to photograph current events, local scenery and the local population.

Was an English comedian, actor and amateur astronomer.He was trained as an engineer and joined a fir

Was an English comedian, actor and amateur astronomer.He was trained as an engineer and joined a firm of engineers but at the age of 21 he gave up that profession for acting. He had a relatively brief screen career: by the time he made his first film he was in his mid-40s and an established music hall artist, and his last role came less than a decade later. But between 1934 and 1943 he was a prolific and popular film comedian. He was credited on several films as a writer or co-ordinator, and was arguably the dominant "author" of all the films in which he appeared,

Was Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 3 July 1442 to 10 June 1449 as well as being Speaker o

Was Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 3 July 1442 to 10 June 1449 as well as being Speaker of the House of Commons from 1439 to 1442, in 1447 and from 1449 to 1450 in which year he was murdered. The family is connected to the Northamptonshire village of Sywell.

Was a British naturalist.Turton was born at Olveston, Gloucestershire and was educated at Oriel Coll

Was a British naturalist.Turton was born at Olveston, Gloucestershire and was educated at Oriel College, Oxford. He commenced in practice at Swansea, but devoted his leisure time to natural history, especially conchology.

Was an English cricket player. He played for the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and the English

Was an English cricket player. He played for the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and the English cricket team, and was an instrumental part of England's infamous Bodyline tour of Australia in 1932-1933.

Was a British businessman and Conservative Party politician and a member of the prominent Astor fami

Was a British businessman and Conservative Party politician and a member of the prominent Astor family.Known as Bill Astor, he was the son of the 2nd Viscount Astor and the Viscountess Astor. He was educated at Eton College and at New College, Oxford. In 1932, he was appointed to the office of Secretary to the Earl of Lytton, League of Nations Committee of Enquiry in what was then known as Manchuria.

Was a British breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was a British breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was an English cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1934 and 1939. He was the Wisden Cricketer of the

Was an English cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1934 and 1939. He was the Wisden Cricketer of the year in 1940 and played first class cricket between 1926 and 1952 for Nottinghamshire, with spells playing soccer for Nottingham Forest and Sunderland.

Was a British psychiatrist who is now famous for his work with shell-shocked servicemen during World

Was a British psychiatrist who is now famous for his work with shell-shocked servicemen during World War Two, and later for his publication of a book entitled Battle for the Mind in which he discusses the nature of the process by which our minds are subject to influence by others. While this book is often referred to as a work on 'brainwashing', and indeed it is subtitled a Physiology of Conversion and Brainwashing, Sergant emphasises that his aim is to elucidate the processes involved rather than advocate uses. In the book he refers particularly to religious phenomena and in particular Christian methodism, emphasising the apparent need for those who would change people's minds to first excite them, as did the founder of methodism, John Wesley. However, there was another side to him that was heavily involved to the end of his career with the Intelligence Services, including the CIA Project MKULTRA.

Was a British Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) who later joined the Labour Party.

Was a British Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) who later joined the Labour Party.

Was a British chess player. He won the British Open Chess Championship in 1934 and the British Chess

Was a British chess player. He won the British Open Chess Championship in 1934 and the British Chess Championship in 1935 and 1936. An acolyte of Siegbert Tarrasch, his sound, strategic play enabled him to defeat a number of the world's top players, inclu

Was an English all-round cricketer. Excellent with both bat and ball, Bates scored over 10,000 first

Was an English all-round cricketer. Excellent with both bat and ball, Bates scored over 10,000 first-class runs and also took more than 870 wickets -- although he was always reliable in the field. A snappy dresser, Bates was also known as "The Duke". He was somewhat uneducated, however, and his illiteracy comes through strongly in his letters.

He was an English football player. He played for Notts County, Tottenham Hotspur and England nationa

He was an English football player. He played for Notts County, Tottenham Hotspur and England national team during 1930s.Willie Hall played for Notts County from 1930 and joined Tottenham from Notts County for a fee of £2,500 in 1932. He was a versatile inside forward and skilful dribbler. In his later career he played at full-back.

Was an English former professional football player and manager.Edwards played for the Elland Road cl

Was an English former professional football player and manager.Edwards played for the Elland Road club for 14 years, during which time he was never booked or sent off. He went on to make over 400 appearances and he was widely regarded as the best wing-half in the country, making his England debut in 1926 and going on to receive 16 caps.

Was an English cricketer. Along with Albert Hallam, his support for Briggs and Mold gave Lancashire

Was an English cricketer. Along with Albert Hallam, his support for Briggs and Mold gave Lancashire its first official County championship victory in 1897. His bowling was also important to Lancashire's Championship win seven years later, in which they went through the whole season without being beaten.

Is a British judoka.He is also British Open Champion 2009 Winston also known as Winni G is the best

Is a British judoka.He is also British Open Champion 2009 Winston also known as Winni G is the best -90 player Britain has had for many years and is hoping to compete in his third Olympic games in London 2012.

Is an English former professional footballer. He played more than 150 games in the top two divisions

Is an English former professional footballer. He played more than 150 games in the top two divisions of the Football League for Birmingham City.Foster joined Birmingham City as a junior, making his first team debut at the age of 19 as a full back.

A British politician known chiefly for his leadership of Great Britain during World War II.

A British politician known chiefly for his leadership of Great Britain during World War II.