Famous People with Name Barker

George Granville Barker            Origin/Culture/Country: British

George Granville Barker: was an English poet and author.Barker was born in Loughton, near Epping Forest in Essex, England, and was raised by his Irish mother in Battersea, London. He was educated at an L.C.C. school and at Regent Street Polytechnic. He left school at the age of 14 and pursued several odd jobs before settling on a career in writing. Early volumes of note by Barker include Thirty Preliminary Poems (1933), Poems (1935) and Calamiterror (1937), which was inspired by the Spanish Civil War.

Christopher Andrew Barker            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Christopher Andrew Barker: is an English professional footballer who plays for Plymouth Argyle.Barker, a defender, previously played for Alfreton, Barnsley, Cardiff and Queens Park Rangers. His brother Richard Barker is a striker for Hartlepool United.On 12 July 2002, 22-year-old Barker joined Cardiff City, in a deal which was thought to be worth an initial ú500,000, with an extra ú100,000 if Cardiff achieved promotion.[1On 6 August 2004, Barker joined Stoke City on a three-month loan, but he was recalled after just one month.Barker was voted the Cardiff City supporters' player of the season in 2004û05.

Les Barker            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Les Barker: is an English poet. He is most well known for his comedic poetry and parodies of popular songs, however he has also produced some very serious thought-provoking written work.

Richard Raine Barker            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Richard Raine Barker: was an English football player who played for Casuals, as well as the English national side.

Allan Michael "Mickey" Barker            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Allan Michael "Mickey" Barker: is an English former professional association football player. He played for Newcastle United, Hartlepool United and Gillingham between 1973 and 1984.