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Andrew Cunningham (politician)
Andrew 'Andy' Cunningham (8 June 1910 – 14 June 2010) was a major political figure and union leader in North East England.
Andrew 'Andy' Cunningham (8 June 1910 – 14 June 2010) was a major political figure and union leader in North East England.
Berta Ruck
Amy Roberta Ruck was a romantic novelist, writing almost eighty novels over the course of her writing career as well as large numbers of short stories.
Amy Roberta Ruck was a romantic novelist, writing almost eighty novels over the course of her writing career as well as large numbers of short stories.
Bob Taggart
Robert "Bob" Taggart (28 June 1900 – 13 August 2009) was a British centenarian who was the second-oldest man in the United Kingdom (after Stanley Lucas), and the oldest man in Scotland, ...
Robert "Bob" Taggart (28 June 1900 – 13 August 2009) was a British centenarian who was the second-oldest man in the United Kingdom (after Stanley Lucas), and the oldest man in Scotland, ...
Carl Aschan
Carl Aschan (6 May 1906 – 27 July 2008) was a Swedish-born British intelligence officer and spy during World War II. Aschan later helped to track down some of Adolf Hitler's associates foll...
Carl Aschan (6 May 1906 – 27 July 2008) was a Swedish-born British intelligence officer and spy during World War II. Aschan later helped to track down some of Adolf Hitler's associates foll...
Clare Hollingworth
Clare Hollingworth (born 10 October 1911) is a British journalist and author who is noted as the first war correspondent to report the outbreak of World War II.
Clare Hollingworth (born 10 October 1911) is a British journalist and author who is noted as the first war correspondent to report the outbreak of World War II.
Collingwood Ingram
Collingwood Ingram (1880–1981), ornithologist, plant collector and gardener, was an authority on Japanese flowering cherries and is still widely known as ‘Cherry’ Ingram.
Collingwood Ingram (1880–1981), ornithologist, plant collector and gardener, was an authority on Japanese flowering cherries and is still widely known as ‘Cherry’ Ingram.
Cyril Demarne
Cyril Thomas Demarne OBE (7 February 1905 – 28 January 2007) was a British firefighter.
Cyril Thomas Demarne OBE (7 February 1905 – 28 January 2007) was a British firefighter.
Dominick Browne, 4th Baron Oranmore and Browne
Dominick Geoffrey Edward Browne, 4th Baron Oranmore and Browne, 2nd Baron Mereworth was the longest sitting British peer and legislator.
Dominick Geoffrey Edward Browne, 4th Baron Oranmore and Browne, 2nd Baron Mereworth was the longest sitting British peer and legislator.
Edgar Fay
Edgar Stewart Fay QC (October 8, 1908 – November 14, 2009) was a British judge.
Edgar Stewart Fay QC (October 8, 1908 – November 14, 2009) was a British judge.
Edgar Granville, Baron Granville of Eye
Edgar Louis Granville, Baron Granville of Eye (12 February 1898 – 14 February 1998) was a British politician.
Edgar Louis Granville, Baron Granville of Eye (12 February 1898 – 14 February 1998) was a British politician.
Edith Brown
Edith Eileen Haisman was one of the last remaining and oldest survivors of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912.
Edith Eileen Haisman was one of the last remaining and oldest survivors of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912.
Edward Upward
Edward Falaise Upward (9 September 1903 – 13 February 2009) was a British novelist and short story writer and, prior to his death, was believed to be the UK's oldest living author.
Edward Falaise Upward (9 September 1903 – 13 February 2009) was a British novelist and short story writer and, prior to his death, was believed to be the UK's oldest living author.
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother'...
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother'...
Elsbeth Juda
Elsbeth Juda, known professionally as Jay, is a British photographer most notable for her pioneering fashion photographs and work as Associate Editor and photographer for The Ambassador'...
Elsbeth Juda, known professionally as Jay, is a British photographer most notable for her pioneering fashion photographs and work as Associate Editor and photographer for The Ambassador'...
Eva Gabriele Reichmann
Eva Gabriele Reichmann (January 16, 1897 – September 15, 1998) was an eminent German historian and sociologist.
Eva Gabriele Reichmann (January 16, 1897 – September 15, 1998) was an eminent German historian and sociologist.
Francis Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 8th Baron Thurlow
Sir Francis Edward Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 8th Baron Thurlow KCMG (born 9 March 1912) is a retired British diplomat.
Sir Francis Edward Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 8th Baron Thurlow KCMG (born 9 March 1912) is a retired British diplomat.
Frederick Warner (engineer)
Sir Frederick Edward Warner FRS, FREng was a British chemical engineer.
Sir Frederick Edward Warner FRS, FREng was a British chemical engineer.
Geoffrey Alexander Rowley-Conwy, 9th Baron Langford
Colonel Geoffrey Alexander Rowley-Conwy, 9th Baron Langford OBE DL is a British peer.
Colonel Geoffrey Alexander Rowley-Conwy, 9th Baron Langford OBE DL is a British peer.
George Godber
Sir George Edward Godber, GCB served as Chief Medical Officer for Her Majesty's Government in England from 1960–1973 and was instrumental in the establishment of the National Health Service.
Sir George Edward Godber, GCB served as Chief Medical Officer for Her Majesty's Government in England from 1960–1973 and was instrumental in the establishment of the National Health Service.
Georgina Battiscombe
Georgina Battiscombe (21 November 1905 – 26 February 2006) was a British biographer, specialising mainly in lives from the Victorian era.
Georgina Battiscombe (21 November 1905 – 26 February 2006) was a British biographer, specialising mainly in lives from the Victorian era.
Giacobbe Cervetto
Giacobbe Cervetto (1682 – 14 January 1783) was an important cellist and composer of music for cello in 18th century England.
Giacobbe Cervetto (1682 – 14 January 1783) was an important cellist and composer of music for cello in 18th century England.
H. J. Blackham
Harold John Blackham (31 March 1903 – 23 January 2009) was a leading British humanist and writer on philosophical and historical subjects.
Harold John Blackham (31 March 1903 – 23 January 2009) was a leading British humanist and writer on philosophical and historical subjects.
Harriette Chick
Dame Harriette Chick, DBE was a notable British protein scientist and nutritionist.
Dame Harriette Chick, DBE was a notable British protein scientist and nutritionist.
Hartley Shawcross, Baron Shawcross
Hartley William Shawcross, Baron Shawcross, GBE, PC, KC (4 February 1902 – 10 July 2003) was a British barrister and politician and the lead British prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes ...
Hartley William Shawcross, Baron Shawcross, GBE, PC, KC (4 February 1902 – 10 July 2003) was a British barrister and politician and the lead British prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes ...
Henry Evans Maude
Henry "Harry" Evans Maude, OBE (October 1, 1906 – November 4, 2006) was a British civil servant and anthropologist.
Henry "Harry" Evans Maude, OBE (October 1, 1906 – November 4, 2006) was a British civil servant and anthropologist.
Henry Oliver
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Francis Oliver, GCB, KCMG, MVO was a British naval officer.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Francis Oliver, GCB, KCMG, MVO was a British naval officer.
Hugh Stewart (film editor)
Hugh St Clair Stewart MBE (14 December 1910 – 31 May 2011) was a British film editor and producer whose notable contributions included filming Bergen-Belsen concentration camp following i...
Hugh St Clair Stewart MBE (14 December 1910 – 31 May 2011) was a British film editor and producer whose notable contributions included filming Bergen-Belsen concentration camp following i...
Isaac Charles Johnson
Isaac Charles Johnson (28 January 1811 — 29 November 1911) was a British cement manufacturer, and a pioneer of the Portland cement industry.
Isaac Charles Johnson (28 January 1811 — 29 November 1911) was a British cement manufacturer, and a pioneer of the Portland cement industry.
Ivy Bean
Ivy Bean (8 September 1905 – 28 July 2010) was a British internet personality, known for being the oldest person in the world on both Facebook and Twitter.
Ivy Bean (8 September 1905 – 28 July 2010) was a British internet personality, known for being the oldest person in the world on both Facebook and Twitter.
John Chessell Buckler
John Chessell Buckler (8 December 1793 – 10 January 1894) was a British architect, the eldest son of the architect John Buckler.
John Chessell Buckler (8 December 1793 – 10 January 1894) was a British architect, the eldest son of the architect John Buckler.
Josefina de Vasconcellos
Josefina Alys Hermes de Vasconcellos (26 October 1904 – 20 July 2005) was an English sculptor of Brazilian origin.
Josefina Alys Hermes de Vasconcellos (26 October 1904 – 20 July 2005) was an English sculptor of Brazilian origin.
Judith Hare, Countess of Listowel
Judith, Countess of Listowel (12 July 1903 – 15 July 2003) was a noted British-Hungarian journalist and author who married William Hare, 5th Earl of Listowel in 1933.
Judith, Countess of Listowel (12 July 1903 – 15 July 2003) was a noted British-Hungarian journalist and author who married William Hare, 5th Earl of Listowel in 1933.
Kathleen Hale
Kathleen Hale (24 May 1898, Lancashire—26 January 2000, Bristol) was a British artist, illustrator, and children's author.
Kathleen Hale (24 May 1898, Lancashire—26 January 2000, Bristol) was a British artist, illustrator, and children's author.
Leonora Cohen
Leonora Cohen OBE (15 June 1873 – 4 September 1978) was a British suffragette.
Leonora Cohen OBE (15 June 1873 – 4 September 1978) was a British suffragette.
Manny Shinwell, Baron Shinwell
Emanuel "Manny" Shinwell, Baron Shinwell CH, PC (18 October 1884 – 8 May 1986), familiarly known as Manny, was a British trade union official, Labour politician and one of the leadin...
Emanuel "Manny" Shinwell, Baron Shinwell CH, PC (18 October 1884 – 8 May 1986), familiarly known as Manny, was a British trade union official, Labour politician and one of the leadin...
Margaret Gardiner (artist)
Margaret Gardiner was a radical modern British artist and resident of Hampstead, London, from 1932, where she was also a left wing political activist.
Margaret Gardiner was a radical modern British artist and resident of Hampstead, London, from 1932, where she was also a left wing political activist.
Michael Sobell
Sir Michael Sobell (November 1, 1892 – September 1, 1993) was a British businessman, a major philanthropist, and a prominent owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.
Sir Michael Sobell (November 1, 1892 – September 1, 1993) was a British businessman, a major philanthropist, and a prominent owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.
Nellie Dale
Ellen "Nellie" Dale (February 14, 1865 – February 26, 1967) was a British school teacher who created one of the earliest books on teaching reading.
Ellen "Nellie" Dale (February 14, 1865 – February 26, 1967) was a British school teacher who created one of the earliest books on teaching reading.
Netherwood Hughes
Netherwood "Ned" Hughes was one of the last two Tommies who served the United Kingdom during the First World War, along with Harry Patch, although Patch is the only one to have seen action.
Netherwood "Ned" Hughes was one of the last two Tommies who served the United Kingdom during the First World War, along with Harry Patch, although Patch is the only one to have seen action.
Philip Christison
General Sir Philip Christison, 4th Baronet GBE CB DSO MC was a British military commander of the Second World War.
General Sir Philip Christison, 4th Baronet GBE CB DSO MC was a British military commander of the Second World War.
Phyllis Mudford
Phyllis (Mudford) King (23 August 1905 – 27 January 2006) was the oldest living Wimbledon champion when she died at age 100.
Phyllis (Mudford) King (23 August 1905 – 27 January 2006) was the oldest living Wimbledon champion when she died at age 100.
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (née The Lady Alice Christabel Montagu Douglas Scott; 25 December 1901 – 29 October 2004) was a member of the British Royal Family, the wife and then ...
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (née The Lady Alice Christabel Montagu Douglas Scott; 25 December 1901 – 29 October 2004) was a member of the British Royal Family, the wife and then ...
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as ...
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as ...
Ronald Coase
Ronald Harry Coase is a British-born, American-based economist and the Clifton R. Musser Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Chicago Law School.
Ronald Harry Coase is a British-born, American-based economist and the Clifton R. Musser Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Chicago Law School.
Rose Hacker
Rose Hacker was a British socialist, writer, sex educator and campaigner for social justice.
Rose Hacker was a British socialist, writer, sex educator and campaigner for social justice.
Sadie Bonnell
Sadie Bonnell MM (June 4, 1888 – September 2, 1993) was a FANY ambulance driver in the First World War who won the Military Medal.
Sadie Bonnell MM (June 4, 1888 – September 2, 1993) was a FANY ambulance driver in the First World War who won the Military Medal.
Stanley Cornwell Lewis
Stanley Cornwell Lewis MBE (December 18, 1905 – September 9, 2009) was a British portrait painter and illustrator.
Stanley Cornwell Lewis MBE (December 18, 1905 – September 9, 2009) was a British portrait painter and illustrator.
Thomas Sopwith
Sir Thomas Octave Murdoch Sopwith, CBE, Hon FRAeS (18 January 1888 – 27 January 1989) was an English aviation pioneer and yachtsman.
Sir Thomas Octave Murdoch Sopwith, CBE, Hon FRAeS (18 January 1888 – 27 January 1989) was an English aviation pioneer and yachtsman.
Ursula Mommens
Ursula Frances Elinor Mommens (née Darwin, first married name Trevelyan) (20 August 1908 – 30 January 2010) was a British potter.
Ursula Frances Elinor Mommens (née Darwin, first married name Trevelyan) (20 August 1908 – 30 January 2010) was a British potter.
Walter Thomas James Morgan
Walter Thomas James Morgan CBE FRS was a British biochemist noted for his work on the immunochemistry of Antigens and described as 'one of the pioneers of immunochemistry'.
Walter Thomas James Morgan CBE FRS was a British biochemist noted for his work on the immunochemistry of Antigens and described as 'one of the pioneers of immunochemistry'.
William Frankland (immunologist)
Alfred William Frankland is a British immunologist whose achievements include the popularisation of the pollen count as a piece of weather-rellated information to the British public and the pred...
Alfred William Frankland is a British immunologist whose achievements include the popularisation of the pollen count as a piece of weather-rellated information to the British public and the pred...