British Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was a professional footballer who played for Bradford Park Avenue and Sheffield Wednesday in a caree

Was a professional footballer who played for Bradford Park Avenue and Sheffield Wednesday in a career that lasted from 1928 until 1939 during which time he played 240 League games (271 including cup games), scoring 38 league goals (47 including cup). Millership made his name as a centre half but he originally was a centre forward in his early playing days.

Was an English cricketer who played in 5 Tests against South Africa in 1906.

Was an English cricketer who played in 5 Tests against South Africa in 1906.

Was an English cricketer, who was a fluent right hand bat. An occasional bowler of lobs, he sometime

Was an English cricketer, who was a fluent right hand bat. An occasional bowler of lobs, he sometimes switched to quick overarm deliveries. He captained England in two Test matches, winning them both. Read was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1893.

The children were born to Graham and Janet (born 1952) Walton who had been trying to have children f

The children were born to Graham and Janet (born 1952) Walton who had been trying to have children for several years and had just been accepted as potential adoptive parents before their thirteenth attempt at fertility treatment bore spectacular results. [3] The children grew up in the family's seven-bedroom home in Wallasey, Merseyside.

Was an English professional footballer, who helped Everton win the Football League championship twic

Was an English professional footballer, who helped Everton win the Football League championship twice and the FA Cup. His ability and talents earned him the sobriquet "The Prince of Full Backs" and win seven caps for England.

Is a former English professional footballer who played for a number of teams including Everton and A

Is a former English professional footballer who played for a number of teams including Everton and Aston Villa.

Born on 20 August 1971) is an English golfer.

Born on 20 August 1971) is an English golfer.

Was an English footballer, who played for Manchester United and England.Bradley was born in Hyde, Gr

Was an English footballer, who played for Manchester United and England.Bradley was born in Hyde, Greater Manchester and educated at Hyde Grammar School, where he played for Bolton Wanderers youth and B teams for eight years. He then attended Hatfield College at the University of Durham, and appeared for Durham City before joining Northern League side Bishop Auckland, one of the leading amateur clubs in the country, in 1955.

Is a former English football player.He began his league career with Maidstone United, who swapped hi

Is a former English football player.He began his league career with Maidstone United, who swapped him with Dagenham F.C. for three players and a manager, John Still. All three players, plus Still, chose not to turn professional following the club's promotion to the football league in 1989 (Still later changed his mind and managed Peterborough United and Barnet).

Is a former English footballer who played for Sunderland, Berwick Rangers and Greenock Morton and is

Is a former English footballer who played for Sunderland, Berwick Rangers and Greenock Morton and is a cult hero to Sunderland fans, for being in the team that made it to Wembley for the FA Cup final and to beat Newcastle in the play off final.

(born on 1 April 1952) is an English golfer.

(born on 1 April 1952) is an English golfer.

Hegg made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 1986, and remained with the county for his entire

Hegg made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 1986, and remained with the county for his entire career. In 1989 he set a first-class record when he held 11 catches in a single match. Although primarily a wicket-keeper, Hegg was also a handy lower-order batsman, and made several first-class hundreds. One of his finest moments came on 12 June 1996 when playing for Lancashire against Yorkshire in the semi-final of the Benson & Hedges Cup. Chasing 251 to win, Lancashire were 97/5 when Hegg arrived at the crease. Further wickets tumbled around him but Hegg scored 81 from 62 balls to help steer his county to victory by 1 wicket from the very last ball of the match. He was appointed captain of his county in 2002, but resigned after they were relegated to Division Two of the County Championship in 2004.

Is a former non-league footballer most notable for his career with Yeovil Town where he is considere

Is a former non-league footballer most notable for his career with Yeovil Town where he is considered one of the club's greatest ever players, scoring 140 goals in 287 games for the Glovers, making him the club's third top goal-scorer of all time.[

Is an English footballer, who is currently playing for Altrincham.Peyton made his debut at Altrincha

Is an English footballer, who is currently playing for Altrincham.Peyton made his debut at Altrincham on November 12, 2005, against Exeter City. Peyton is chiefly a left-side midfielder, although he can also play at left-back.

Wash Westmoreland was born Paul Westmoreland in Leeds, England on March 4, 1966.[1] His father was a

Wash Westmoreland was born Paul Westmoreland in Leeds, England on March 4, 1966.[1] His father was a maintenance engineer for the CEGB and his mother worked as a receptionist at a local hair salon. He was named "Paul" after a member of the The Beatles but

Was a former cricketer who represented Northamptonshire and Durham as opening batsman throughout his

Was a former cricketer who represented Northamptonshire and Durham as opening batsman throughout his long career. He was selected to play for England as Graham Gooch's opening partner on tours of Australia and the West Indies.

Is an English football centre forward who is currently assistant manager at Chester City. In a caree

Is an English football centre forward who is currently assistant manager at Chester City. In a career spanning over 20 years; he has played for eight clubs and scored more than 170 goals.

Is a former professional footballer. He was a striker and was nicknamed 'Bertie' throughout his care

Is a former professional footballer. He was a striker and was nicknamed 'Bertie' throughout his career.Biggins was a latecomer to league football, for although he began his career with Lincoln City he played just 8 games for them before he was released and played non-league football with Matlock Town F.C. and Kings Lynn while working as a hod carrier. It was during this time he met close friend and fitness advisor Garry Kyle who influenced his aggressive style of play, upped his fitness levels and reduced his body fat percentage.

Is an English former professional association footballer who played as a striker. He made nearly 450

Is an English former professional association footballer who played as a striker. He made nearly 450 appearances in the Football League for several different clubs, scoring nearly 150 goals. He is the youngest of five brothers, Frank, Allan, Derek, and Kelvin being the others, who all went on to play league football.

Is an English football midfielder.

Is an English football midfielder.

Is a professional footballer currently without a club after being released by Leyton Orient.Corden c

Is a professional footballer currently without a club after being released by Leyton Orient.Corden came through the ranks at local side Port Vale and made his debut as a substitute against Notts County in May 1995.

Is an English football striker.He began his career with Holker Old Boys, and was signed by Jimmy Har

Is an English football striker.He began his career with Holker Old Boys, and was signed by Jimmy Harvey in 1998 for Morecambe. His Morecambe debut came against Dover Athletic on 25 April 1998.

He is the current British Middleweight champion, having won the title from Howard Eastman in Septemb

He is the current British Middleweight champion, having won the title from Howard Eastman in September 2007. Elcock has also held the lightly-regarded WBU middleweight title. As of December 2007, he has had 21 professional fights, with 18 wins (including eight by knockout) and three losses. He fought IBF world champion Arthur Abraham on 8 December 2007, losing by a fifth round knockout.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a striker in England and Scotland during the 1980s

Is a former professional footballer who played as a striker in England and Scotland during the 1980s and 1990s.An English youth internationalist, Foster started his career at Bolton Wanderers, signing his first professional contract in August 1981.

Is an English former footballer, and current physio for Lancaster City.Gill began his career with Bl

Is an English former footballer, and current physio for Lancaster City.Gill began his career with Blackburn Rovers but failed to make a first-team appearance, spending time on loan at Dundee United and Blackpool.