English Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is a former champion swimmer from the United States, who set six world records and earned a total of

Is a former champion swimmer from the United States, who set six world records and earned a total of eight individual Olympic medals in her career.

Is an English former tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles during her career and who was the

Is an English former tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles during her career and who was the second ranked singles player in her country in 1957. Brasher teamed with Darlene Hard to win the women's doubles title at the 1957 French Championships, d

Played seven test matches for the England women's cricket team between 1957/58 and 1963.

Played seven test matches for the England women's cricket team between 1957/58 and 1963.

Was a significant contributor to the English folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s. She often performe

Was a significant contributor to the English folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s. She often performed and recorded with her sister Dolly, whose accompaniment on piano and portative organ created unique settings for her sister's plain, austere singing style.Shirley Collins and her older sister, Dolly, grew up in the Hastings area of East Sussex in a family which kept alive a great love of traditional song. Songs learnt from their grandfather and from their mother's sister, Grace Winborn, were to be important in the sisters' repertoire throughout their career.

Is a British Olympic fencer. She competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

Is a British Olympic fencer. She competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

Is a British hammer thrower and Gladiator. She was born in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, England and is

Is a British hammer thrower and Gladiator. She was born in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, England and is the daughter of Andrew Webb, a Scottish international hurdler who competed at the Commonwealth Games. She attended The King's School, Tynemouth and graduat

An English former pop singer, who found fame in the 1980s with Wham! and as part of the duo Pepsi &

An English former pop singer, who found fame in the 1980s with Wham! and as part of the duo Pepsi & Shirlie.One of five children born and raised on a council estate in Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire,[1] Holliman wanted to train as a horse riding instructor.[2] However, after she developed hay fever at aged 18 and with nothing else to do, her then boyfriend Andrew Ridgeley suggested she come and dance while he and his friend George Michael's band did a local gig.[1]

Is an English snooker player of Pakistani descent, who represents Pakistan in international tourname

Is an English snooker player of Pakistani descent, who represents Pakistan in international tournaments. Ali turned professional in 1991, but his best performance in professional competition came ten years later in the 2001 Thailand Masters where he reach

An English singer who scored her biggest hit in 1997 with a cover of Turley Richards' "You Might Nee

An English singer who scored her biggest hit in 1997 with a cover of Turley Richards' "You Might Need Somebody". She is of African-Caribbean(Dominican & St. Lucian), Irish and Scottish descent.[1Shola attended Quintin Kynaston School in the early 1990s. At 15 she was singing to herself on a platform at Hammersmith tube station, and was overheard by Kwame Kwaten a producer at the FreakStreet record label.[2] In 1995 an unknown independent label released a single titled 'Celebrate', which was a soulful ballad produced by D'Influence. Although the single was not a commercial success, it did draw attention to Shola as an artist. On her 16th birthday she signed a record deal with WEA.

Was an English comedy entertainer. He was born Sidney Arthur Field in Ladywood, Birmingham, son of A

Was an English comedy entertainer. He was born Sidney Arthur Field in Ladywood, Birmingham, son of Albert (a canemaker) and Bertha (a dressmaker), Field spent most of his childhood at 152 Osborn Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

Was an English flyweight boxer of Jewish heritage. He was the first officially recognised British fl

Was an English flyweight boxer of Jewish heritage. He was the first officially recognised British flyweight champion, and was also recognised by the International Boxing Union as the World flyweight champion.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a leg-break bowler who played first-clas

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a leg-break bowler who played first-class cricket for Northamptonshire. Adams' first-class career lasted from 1926 and 1932. His only first class fifty, a knock of 87, came against Dublin University in a match in which he recorded his best bowling figures of 6 for 32.

Was an English cricketer and footballer. Sid Russell was born in Feltham, Middlesex and played in 14

Was an English cricketer and footballer. Sid Russell was born in Feltham, Middlesex and played in 142 first-class cricket matches for Middlesex (1960-1964), MCC (1961) and Gloucestershire (1965-1968) as a sound right-handed batsman. He played in 61 matche

Was an English cricketer. Rogers was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm medium pace. Pothecar

Was an English cricketer. Rogers was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm medium pace. Pothecary made his first-class debut for Hampshire in the 1912 County Championship against Gloucestershire. Pothecary played his final first-class match in 1920, w

Was an English cricketer. He was a wicket-keeper who played for Hampshire. Olivier played in just on

Was an English cricketer. He was a wicket-keeper who played for Hampshire. Olivier played in just one match for the team, during the 1895 season.

Was an English cricketer, who played six first-class matches between 1919 and 1921, three each for G

Was an English cricketer, who played six first-class matches between 1919 and 1921, three each for Gloucestershire and HK Foster's XI.

Was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played 18 times for Worcester

Was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played 18 times for Worcestershire between 1929 and 1931.

Was an English poet and author. He became known as a writer of satirical anti-war verse during World

Was an English poet and author. He became known as a writer of satirical anti-war verse during World War I. He later won acclaim for his prose work.

Was an English professional cricketer. He was mainly associated with Sussex and he made 2 known appe

Was an English professional cricketer. He was mainly associated with Sussex and he made 2 known appearances in first-class matches from 1805 to 1815.

Is an English professional poker player from South Kensington, London, England. He is chiefly noted

Is an English professional poker player from South Kensington, London, England. He is chiefly noted as the winner of Late Night Poker series 2 and runner-up of series 4. Trumper also commentated on the Late Night Poker Ace spin-off series alongside Jesse May. As a child, Trumper was expelled from secondary school for playing poker dice after finishing a mathematics exam. He started playing in 1995 when he entered a £10 tournament in Reading with a friend on a night out. He was also bullied a lot due to his surname 'Trumper'. As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,000,000.

Is a Rugby Union player for Exeter Chiefs in the Guinness Premiership. He made his debut for Exeter

Is a Rugby Union player for Exeter Chiefs in the Guinness Premiership. He made his debut for Exeter on 30 August 2008 against Esher. His position of choice is Hooker

Is a former English cricketer. Twigg was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He

Is a former English cricketer. Twigg was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Wakefield, Yorkshire. Twigg made his debut in county cricket for Cumberland against Norfolk in the 2002 Minor Counties Championship. He also

Is an English first class cricketer who has played first class cricket for Oxford University Cricket

Is an English first class cricketer who has played first class cricket for Oxford University Cricket Club. His highest score of 67 came when playing for Oxford University in the match against Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Is a first class cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. A solid right-handed openin

Is a first class cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. A solid right-handed opening batsman, he made his county debut in 1989. He played for Wellington in New Zealand during the 1991/92 season and appeared for Yorkshire until 1995. He ha

Is an English badminton player.Archer competed in badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics in doubles,

Is an English badminton player.Archer competed in badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics in doubles, with Chris Hunt. They were knocked out in the quarterfinals. In 2000 he coupled with Nathan Robertson, but they too lost in the quarterfinals, this time to