English Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Was an English cricketer. Lancashire was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler.

Was an English cricketer. Lancashire was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. Lancashire made his first-class debut in the 1935 County Championship for Hampshire against Somerset. Lancashire played six first-class matches during 1935

Was an English cricketer who played three first-class games for Worcestershire in July 1904. His bes

Was an English cricketer who played three first-class games for Worcestershire in July 1904. His best bowling return of 4/86 came in his second game, against Surrey at Worcester.

Was an English cricketer who played six first-class matches for Oxford University in 1843 and 1844.

Was an English cricketer who played six first-class matches for Oxford University in 1843 and 1844. He had previously established a reputation for extremely fast bowling at Eton College. Marcon joined the Oxford University team in 1843, making his debut a

Was a British zoologist and marine biologist, famous for his study of mysids.In 1909 he became the d

Was a British zoologist and marine biologist, famous for his study of mysids.In 1909 he became the director of the Manchester Museum and also worked as a tutor in marine biology at the universities of Manchester and Sheffield. In 1911, he obtained the doc

Was an English operatic tenor.He was an internationally acclaimed singer, married to the pianist Gla

Was an English operatic tenor.He was an internationally acclaimed singer, married to the pianist Gladys Vernon. His daughter Maryetta Midgley and his son Vernon Midgley have become accomplished singers in their own right. Before the second war Walter sang

Was an English cricketer. McBride was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. McBrid

Was an English cricketer. McBride was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. McBride made his first-class debut for Oxford University in the 1925 season against Middlesex at University Parks, Oxford. McBride played 16 first-class matches

Was an English cricketer. Powys was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm roundarm fast. Powys p

Was an English cricketer. Powys was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm roundarm fast. Powys played first-class for Cambridge University, Hampshire and the Marylebone Cricket Club from 1871 to 1879, playing a total of 27 first-class matches in tota

Was an English cricketer. Raynbird made two first-class appearances for Hampshire, making his debut

Was an English cricketer. Raynbird made two first-class appearances for Hampshire, making his debut against local rivals Sussex in 1880. Raynbird made his second and final first-class appearance for Hampshire against Sussex in 1881.

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1914 and 1921. He beg

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1914 and 1921. He began playing for Derbyshire at the age of 18 in 1914, and after a game in the 2nd XI, made his first-class debut against Worcestershire in August 1914.

Was an English Test cricketer, who played for Gloucestershire in a career lasting from 1920 to 1951.

Was an English Test cricketer, who played for Gloucestershire in a career lasting from 1920 to 1951. Beginning his career as a professional, he later became an amateur and was appointed captain of England. Primarily a middle-order batsman, Wisden Crickete

Was an English first-class cricketer and Test match umpire. A right-handed batsman, he played cricke

Was an English first-class cricketer and Test match umpire. A right-handed batsman, he played cricket for Warwickshire from 1883 until 1896. He made three centuries, against Yorksshire in 1889, against Hampshire in 1889, and against Cheshire in 1890, but

Was an English writer and poet. His best known works were the prose Imaginary Conversations, and the

Was an English writer and poet. His best known works were the prose Imaginary Conversations, and the poem Rose Aylmer, but the critical acclaim he received from contemporary poets and reviewers was not matched by public popularity. As remarkable as his wo

Was a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the secon

Was a British boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the second round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Michael Murach.

Played first-class cricket for Somerset in seven County Championship matches in the 1929 season.

Played first-class cricket for Somerset in seven County Championship matches in the 1929 season.

Was a cricketer who played for Surrey. He was born at Herne Hill in south London, educated at Emanue

Was a cricketer who played for Surrey. He was born at Herne Hill in south London, educated at Emanuel School, and died at Glossop in Derbyshire. Surridge was arguably the most successful cricket captain ever in the first-class game in England. Through re

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1901. Stubbings was born in Whitwell, Derbyshi

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1901. Stubbings was born in Whitwell, Derbyshire, the son of James Stubbings, a mason, and his wife Ann. He made just one first-class appearance for the Derbyshire side, in a match against Essex during

Was a cricketer who played for Somerset. Luckes was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a sound w

Was a cricketer who played for Somerset. Luckes was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a sound wicketkeeper who played for Somerset for a quarter of a century. Luckes made his debut in 1924, and became Somerset's regular wicketkeeper in 1927.

Was a footballer who played for Liverpool in the early part of the 20th century.Wadsworth played for

Was a footballer who played for Liverpool in the early part of the 20th century.Wadsworth played for Lingdale and Ormskirk before being signed, as an amateur, by Liverpool manager Tom Watson, on the 23 April 1912, he was to make his debut on the 20 March 1915 in a First Division fixture at Ayresome Park against Middlesbrough, the game ended badly for the Reds as they slumped to a heavy 3-0 defeat.

Was an English professional footballer who in the early part of his career played as an inside forwa

Was an English professional footballer who in the early part of his career played as an inside forward and later on as a centre-half. He made more than 400 appearances in the Football League over a playing career lasting 17 years.

Was a British cyclist who set the world record for distance ridden in a year - despite having only o

Was a British cyclist who set the world record for distance ridden in a year - despite having only one arm and falling off numerous times. Greaves rode 45,383 miles in 1936.The world record for distance cycled in a year began in 1911, an era when bicycle companies competed to show their machines were the most reliable. The first holder was Marcel Planes of France, with 34,666 miles. The competition was organised by the magazine Cycling. The record has been established nine times.[1] A tenth claim, by the English rider Ken Webb, was later disallowed.[2]

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-fast bowler.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-fast bowler.

Is a British retired competitive ice dancer. His partner was Janet Thompson. They are the 1977 World

Is a British retired competitive ice dancer. His partner was Janet Thompson. They are the 1977 World silver medalists. They represented Great Britain at the 1976 Winter Olympics, where they placed 8th.

Was Lord Mayor of London and founder of the City of London School.He was elected to the Common Counc

Was Lord Mayor of London and founder of the City of London School.He was elected to the Common Council in 1825, as Alderman in 1856, Sheriff in 1858 and Lord Mayor in 1864. He was responsible for using the surplus from John Carpenter's bequest to establis

Is an Indian-born English cricketer, currently playing for Kent. A right arm medium-fast bowler, Lee

Is an Indian-born English cricketer, currently playing for Kent. A right arm medium-fast bowler, Lee made his List A debut for Kent in their heavy defeat to Somerset on 26 April 2009.

Was an English boxer who was British and European bantamweight boxing champion.

Was an English boxer who was British and European bantamweight boxing champion.