SettingsPeople from County Durham
Adam de Darlington
Adam de Darlington Derlingtun
Died 1296 was a 13th century English churchman based in the Kingdom of Scotland.
Adam de Darlington Derlingtun
Died 1296 was a 13th century English churchman based in the Kingdom of Scotland.
Adrian Hedley
Adrian John Hedley (born 8 December 1978) is a former English cricketer.
Adrian John Hedley (born 8 December 1978) is a former English cricketer.
Alan Clark (keyboardist)
Alan Clark (born March 5, 1952, in Great Lumley, County Durham, England) is an English musician who was the first and main keyboardist for the British rock band Dire Straits.
Alan Clark (born March 5, 1952, in Great Lumley, County Durham, England) is an English musician who was the first and main keyboardist for the British rock band Dire Straits.
Alexander Barrass
Alexander Barrass was a 19th century County Durham born poet and songwriter Alexander Barrass was born near Blackhall Mill, between Consett and Stanley in County Durham in 1856, and like many y...
Alexander Barrass was a 19th century County Durham born poet and songwriter Alexander Barrass was born near Blackhall Mill, between Consett and Stanley in County Durham in 1856, and like many y...
Allan Worthy
Allan Worthy (born 1 January 1974) is an English cricketer.
Allan Worthy (born 1 January 1974) is an English cricketer.
Ambrose Corbie
Ambrose Corbie, also called Corby or Corbington (7 December 1604 – 11 April 1649) was an English Jesuit, teacher and author.
Ambrose Corbie, also called Corby or Corbington (7 December 1604 – 11 April 1649) was an English Jesuit, teacher and author.
Andrew Roseberry
Andrew Roseberry (born 2 April 1971) is a former English cricketer.
Andrew Roseberry (born 2 April 1971) is a former English cricketer.
Anne Isabella Byron, Baroness Byron
Anne Isabella Noel Byron, 11th Baroness Wentworth and Baroness Byron was the wife of the poet Lord Byron, and mother of Ada Lovelace, the patron and co-worker of mathematician Charles Babbage.
Anne Isabella Noel Byron, 11th Baroness Wentworth and Baroness Byron was the wife of the poet Lord Byron, and mother of Ada Lovelace, the patron and co-worker of mathematician Charles Babbage.
Anne McElvoy
Anne McElvoy (born 25 June 1965) is a British journalist for The Economist and Evening Standard, and a Radio 3 presenter.
Anne McElvoy (born 25 June 1965) is a British journalist for The Economist and Evening Standard, and a Radio 3 presenter.
Anne Owers
Dame Anne Elizabeth Owers, Mrs. Cook, née Spark, DBE is Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons.
Dame Anne Elizabeth Owers, Mrs. Cook, née Spark, DBE is Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons.
Anthony Carlisle
Sir Anthony Carlisle FRCS, FRS was an English surgeon.
Sir Anthony Carlisle FRCS, FRS was an English surgeon.
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Sir Anthony James Allan Havelock-Allan, 4th Baronet (28 February 1904 - 11 January 2003) was a prolific and successful British film producer and screenwriter whose credits included This Happy ...
Sir Anthony James Allan Havelock-Allan, 4th Baronet (28 February 1904 - 11 January 2003) was a prolific and successful British film producer and screenwriter whose credits included This Happy ...
Anthony Salveyn
Anthony Salveyn (aka Anthony Salvin) was a Master of University College, Oxford, England.
Anthony Salveyn (aka Anthony Salvin) was a Master of University College, Oxford, England.
Anton Hecht
Anton Hecht is an English artist born in London.
Anton Hecht is an English artist born in London.
Arthur Headlam
The Right Reverend Arthur Cayley Headlam CH was an English theologian who served as Bishop of Gloucester from 1923 to 1945.
The Right Reverend Arthur Cayley Headlam CH was an English theologian who served as Bishop of Gloucester from 1923 to 1945.
Ashley Day
Ashley Christopher Day (born 26 March 1969) is a former English cricketer.
Ashley Christopher Day (born 26 March 1969) is a former English cricketer.
Austen Campbell
Austen Fenwick "Aussie" Campbell (5 May 1901 in Hamsterley, County Durham – 8 September 1981) was an England international footballer who played 8 games for his country between 1928 and 1931.
Austen Fenwick "Aussie" Campbell (5 May 1901 in Hamsterley, County Durham – 8 September 1981) was an England international footballer who played 8 games for his country between 1928 and 1931.
Benjamin Usher
Benjamin Che Usher (born 3 February 1970) is a former English cricketer.
Benjamin Che Usher (born 3 February 1970) is a former English cricketer.
Bernard I de Balliol
Bernard I de Balliol (died 1154 x 1162), the second known ruling Balliol of his line, was a twelfth-century Anglo-Picard baron based for much of his time in the north of England, as well as at B...
Bernard I de Balliol (died 1154 x 1162), the second known ruling Balliol of his line, was a twelfth-century Anglo-Picard baron based for much of his time in the north of England, as well as at B...
Bill Proud
Roland Barton 'Bill' Proud (29 September 1919 - 27 October 1961) was an English cricketer.
Roland Barton 'Bill' Proud (29 September 1919 - 27 October 1961) was an English cricketer.
Bill Rochford
William "Bill" Rochford (23 May 1913 – 9 March 1984) was a member of the Portsmouth team that won the 1939 FA Cup.
William "Bill" Rochford (23 May 1913 – 9 March 1984) was a member of the Portsmouth team that won the 1939 FA Cup.
Billfrith
Billfrith (; fl. early 8th century) is an obscure Northumbrian saint credited with providing the jewel and metalwork encrusting the former binding of the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Billfrith (; fl. early 8th century) is an obscure Northumbrian saint credited with providing the jewel and metalwork encrusting the former binding of the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Billy Donkin
William "Billy" Donkin (22 June 1900 – October quarter 1974) was an English professional footballer who played as a right-back.
William "Billy" Donkin (22 June 1900 – October quarter 1974) was an English professional footballer who played as a right-back.
Bobby Laverick
Robert "Bobby" Laverick (born 11 June 1938) is an English former professional footballer who scored 26 goals from 96 appearances in the Football League playing on the left wing for Chelsea, Ever...
Robert "Bobby" Laverick (born 11 June 1938) is an English former professional footballer who scored 26 goals from 96 appearances in the Football League playing on the left wing for Chelsea, Ever...
Bobby McNeal
Robert "Bobby" McNeal (19 January 1891 – 12 May 1956) was an English footballer who played as a left-half.
Robert "Bobby" McNeal (19 January 1891 – 12 May 1956) was an English footballer who played as a left-half.
C. Thomas Elliott
Charles Thomas Elliott (known as Tom Elliott), FRS, CBE, is a leading scientist in the fields of narrow gap semiconductor and infrared detector research.
Charles Thomas Elliott (known as Tom Elliott), FRS, CBE, is a leading scientist in the fields of narrow gap semiconductor and infrared detector research.
Cecil Stephenson
John Cecil Stephenson was a British abstract artist and pioneer of Modernism.
John Cecil Stephenson was a British abstract artist and pioneer of Modernism.
Cecily Neville, Duchess of York
Lady Cecily Neville, Duchess of York was the wife of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, and the mother of two Kings of England: Edward IV and Richard III.
Lady Cecily Neville, Duchess of York was the wife of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, and the mother of two Kings of England: Edward IV and Richard III.
Charles Augustus Hartley
Sir Charles Augustus Hartley (February 3, 1825 – February 20, 1915) was an eminent British engineer in the Victorian era who became known as 'The Father of the Danube.
Sir Charles Augustus Hartley (February 3, 1825 – February 20, 1915) was an eminent British engineer in the Victorian era who became known as 'The Father of the Danube.
Charles Bungay Fawcett
Charles Bungay Fawcett (1883-19) Charles was born of farming stock in Staindrop, County Durham.
Charles Bungay Fawcett (1883-19) Charles was born of farming stock in Staindrop, County Durham.
Charles Wilbraham Watson Ford
Brigadier Charles Wilbraham Watson Ford was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II. He was commissioned in the 35th Sikhs infantry regiment.
Brigadier Charles Wilbraham Watson Ford was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II. He was commissioned in the 35th Sikhs infantry regiment.
Charlie Luke
Charles "Charlie" E. Luke (born March 16, 1909 in Esh Winning, County Durham) was a former professional footballer, who played for Bishop Auckland, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday.
Charles "Charlie" E. Luke (born March 16, 1909 in Esh Winning, County Durham) was a former professional footballer, who played for Bishop Auckland, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday.
Charlie Luke (English footballer)
Charles "Charlie" E. Luke was a professional footballer, who played for Bishop Auckland, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday.
Charles "Charlie" E. Luke was a professional footballer, who played for Bishop Auckland, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday.
Charlie Roberts
Charles "Charlie" Roberts (6 April 1883 – 7 August 1939) was an English football player.
Charles "Charlie" Roberts (6 April 1883 – 7 August 1939) was an English football player.
Colin Milburn
Colin Milburn (known by his nickname Ollie) (23 October 1941 – 28 February 1990) was an English cricketer, who played in nine Test matches for England, before an accident led to the ...
Colin Milburn (known by his nickname Ollie) (23 October 1941 – 28 February 1990) was an English cricketer, who played in nine Test matches for England, before an accident led to the ...
Cuthbert Johnson
Cuthbert Johnson is a British Roman Catholics Benedictine abbot, musician and liturgist.
Cuthbert Johnson is a British Roman Catholics Benedictine abbot, musician and liturgist.
Dale Roberts (footballer born 1986)
Dale Roberts (22 October 1986 – 14 December 2010) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Dale Roberts (22 October 1986 – 14 December 2010) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Dan Conway
Danny 'Dan' Oliver Conway (born 1 May 1985) is an English cricketer.
Danny 'Dan' Oliver Conway (born 1 May 1985) is an English cricketer.
David Bellamy
David James Bellamy OBE (born 18 January 1933) is a British author, broadcaster, environmental campaigner and botanist.
David James Bellamy OBE (born 18 January 1933) is a British author, broadcaster, environmental campaigner and botanist.
David Carrick
Matthew David Carrick (5 December 1946 – 1 July 1989) was an English footballer.
Matthew David Carrick (5 December 1946 – 1 July 1989) was an English footballer.
David J. Bodycombe
David J. Bodycombe is a puzzle author and games consultant.
David J. Bodycombe is a puzzle author and games consultant.
David Sherrington
David Sherrington (born 1 September 1961) is a former English cricketer.
David Sherrington (born 1 September 1961) is a former English cricketer.
David Wilson (cricketer)
David Wilson (born 14 November 1966) is an English cricketer.
David Wilson (born 14 November 1966) is an English cricketer.
Dick Witham
Richard "Dick" Witham (4 May 1915 – 1999) was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Blackpool and Oldham Athletic.
Richard "Dick" Witham (4 May 1915 – 1999) was a professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town, Blackpool and Oldham Athletic.
Eddie Chapman
Edward Arnold "Eddie" Chapman was an English pre-war criminal and wartime spy.
Edward Arnold "Eddie" Chapman was an English pre-war criminal and wartime spy.
Edward Backhouse
Edward Backhouse (1808-1879) was a philanthropist, Quaker minister and a writer on church history.
Edward Backhouse (1808-1879) was a philanthropist, Quaker minister and a writer on church history.
Edward Pease (railway pioneer)
Edward Pease (1767–1858), a woollen manufacturer from Darlington, England, was the main promoter of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825.
Edward Pease (1767–1858), a woollen manufacturer from Darlington, England, was the main promoter of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era.
Elizabeth Pease Nichol
Elizabeth Pease Nichol (1807–1897) was an abolitionist, anti-segregationist, woman suffragist, chartist and anti-vivisectionist in 19th century Great Britain.
Elizabeth Pease Nichol (1807–1897) was an abolitionist, anti-segregationist, woman suffragist, chartist and anti-vivisectionist in 19th century Great Britain.
Ellie Crisell
Ellie Crisell is an English journalist and television presenter working for the BBC. Crisell currently presents the BBC One 8pm news summary, and is a relief presenter on the BBC News Channel.
Ellie Crisell is an English journalist and television presenter working for the BBC. Crisell currently presents the BBC One 8pm news summary, and is a relief presenter on the BBC News Channel.
Elsie Marley
Elsie Marley was an alewife in Picktree, a suburb of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England.
Elsie Marley was an alewife in Picktree, a suburb of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England.
Eustace de Balliol
Eustace de Balliol (or Eustace de Helicourt) (died c. 1209) was the cousin and successor of Bernard II de Balliol, lord of Balliol and Barnard Castle.
Eustace de Balliol (or Eustace de Helicourt) (died c. 1209) was the cousin and successor of Bernard II de Balliol, lord of Balliol and Barnard Castle.
Frank Cochrane
Frank Cochrane was a British stage and film actor.
Frank Cochrane was a British stage and film actor.
Frank Henry Algernon Mason
Frank Henry Mason (1 October 1876 – 24 February 1965), RBA, RI, RSMA was an artist best known for his maritime, shipping, coastal and harbour paintings and as a creator of art deco travel and ra...
Frank Henry Mason (1 October 1876 – 24 February 1965), RBA, RI, RSMA was an artist best known for his maritime, shipping, coastal and harbour paintings and as a creator of art deco travel and ra...
Gareth Smith
Gareth Smith (born 20 July 1966) is a former English cricketer.
Gareth Smith (born 20 July 1966) is a former English cricketer.
Gary Robson (footballer)
Gary Robson (born 6 July 1965) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Gary Robson (born 6 July 1965) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
George Algernon West
George Algernon West, MM (17 December 1893 – 25 May 1980) was a British Anglican missionary who spent many years in Burma, first as a missionary for the Society for Propagation of the Gospel and...
George Algernon West, MM (17 December 1893 – 25 May 1980) was a British Anglican missionary who spent many years in Burma, first as a missionary for the Society for Propagation of the Gospel and...
George Allan (antiquary)
George Allan (1736 – 21 July 1828), English antiquary and attorney at Darlington, was the author of several works relating to the history and antiquities of the county of Durham; he greatly aide...
George Allan (1736 – 21 July 1828), English antiquary and attorney at Darlington, was the author of several works relating to the history and antiquities of the county of Durham; he greatly aide...
George Brown (missionary)
George Brown (7 December 1835 – 7 April 1917) was an English Methodist missionary and ethnographer.
George Brown (7 December 1835 – 7 April 1917) was an English Methodist missionary and ethnographer.
George Catleugh
George Charles Catleugh (11 June 1932 – 5 April 1996) was an English footballer who played at right half.
George Charles Catleugh (11 June 1932 – 5 April 1996) was an English footballer who played at right half.
George Cook (footballer born 1895)
George William "Billy" Cook (27 February 1895 – 31 December 1980) was an English professional footballer whose playing position was of a forward.
George William "Billy" Cook (27 February 1895 – 31 December 1980) was an English professional footballer whose playing position was of a forward.
George Crowther (footballer)
George L. Crowther was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town & Rotherham Town.
George L. Crowther was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town & Rotherham Town.
George Oliver (physician)
George Oliver (13 Apr 1841 - 27 Dec 1915) was an English physician.
George Oliver (13 Apr 1841 - 27 Dec 1915) was an English physician.
George Pybus
George Pybus (22 July 1911 – February 2001) was an English professional association football player of the 1930s.
George Pybus (22 July 1911 – February 2001) was an English professional association football player of the 1930s.
George West (bishop)
George Algernon West, MM was a British Anglican missionary who spent many years in Burma, first as a missionary for the Society for Propagation of the Gospel and then as the Lord Bishop of Rangoon.
George Algernon West, MM was a British Anglican missionary who spent many years in Burma, first as a missionary for the Society for Propagation of the Gospel and then as the Lord Bishop of Rangoon.
Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE was an English writer, traveller, political officer, administrator, archaeologist and spy who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British impe...
Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE was an English writer, traveller, political officer, administrator, archaeologist and spy who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British impe...
Glenis Willmott
Glenis Willmott (born 4 March 1951) is a British politician, currently leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party (EPLP) and Labour member of the European Parliament for East Midlands.
Glenis Willmott (born 4 March 1951) is a British politician, currently leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party (EPLP) and Labour member of the European Parliament for East Midlands.
Grahame Morris
Grahame Mark Morris (born 13 March 1961) is a British Labour Party politician, who was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament for Easington, replacing the previous Labo...
Grahame Mark Morris (born 13 March 1961) is a British Labour Party politician, who was elected at the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament for Easington, replacing the previous Labo...
Harold Williamson
Harold Williamson was a British journalist.
Harold Williamson was a British journalist.
Harry Hooper (footballer born 1933)
Harold "Harry" Hooper (born 14 June 1933) is an English former footballer who played as a winger.
Harold "Harry" Hooper (born 14 June 1933) is an English former footballer who played as a winger.
Henry Pease (MP)
Henry Pease (4 May 1807 - 30 May 1881) was a railway owner, peace campaigner and a Liberal politician who represented Durham South.
Henry Pease (4 May 1807 - 30 May 1881) was a railway owner, peace campaigner and a Liberal politician who represented Durham South.
Henry Perronet Briggs
Henry Perronet Briggs was an English painter of portraits and historical scenes.
Henry Perronet Briggs was an English painter of portraits and historical scenes.
Hugh de Balliol
Hugh de Balliol (died 1229) was the oldest son and successor of Eustace de Balliol (before 1190 Eustace de Helicourt).
Hugh de Balliol (died 1229) was the oldest son and successor of Eustace de Balliol (before 1190 Eustace de Helicourt).
Ian Lawson (footballer born 1939)
Frederick Ian Allison Lawson (born 24 March 1939) is an English former professional footballer who played for Burnley, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Port Vale in the 1950s and 1960s.
Frederick Ian Allison Lawson (born 24 March 1939) is an English former professional footballer who played for Burnley, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Port Vale in the 1950s and 1960s.
Iwig
Iwig (alternatively, Iwi or Ywi) was a saint venerated in Wiltshire in the Middle Ages.
Iwig (alternatively, Iwi or Ywi) was a saint venerated in Wiltshire in the Middle Ages.
Jack Pease, 1st Baron Gainford
Joseph Albert "Jack" Pease, 1st Baron Gainford PC, DL, JP (17 January 1860 – 15 February 1943), known as Jack Pease before 1917, was a British businessman and Liberal politician.
Joseph Albert "Jack" Pease, 1st Baron Gainford PC, DL, JP (17 January 1860 – 15 February 1943), known as Jack Pease before 1917, was a British businessman and Liberal politician.
Jack Youll
John Scott Youll VC (6 June 1897 – 27 October 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can b...
John Scott Youll VC (6 June 1897 – 27 October 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can b...
Jackie Mordue
John "Jackie" Mordue was an English footballer who played at outside right, and won the Football League championship with Sunderland in 1912–13 and made two appearances for England.
John "Jackie" Mordue was an English footballer who played at outside right, and won the Football League championship with Sunderland in 1912–13 and made two appearances for England.
James Backhouse (botanist)
James Backhouse (1825–1890) was a botanist, archaeologist, and geologist.
James Backhouse (1825–1890) was a botanist, archaeologist, and geologist.
James Robson (trade unionist)
James Robson was a British trade unionist.
James Robson was a British trade unionist.
James Wharton (UK politician)
James Stephen Wharton is a British Conservative Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Stockton South since the 2010 general election, having defeated the sitting Labour MP ...
James Stephen Wharton is a British Conservative Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Stockton South since the 2010 general election, having defeated the sitting Labour MP ...
James Wood (critic)
James Wood is a literary critic, essayist and novelist.
James Wood is a literary critic, essayist and novelist.
James Wycliffe Headlam
James Wycliffe Headlam (1863-1929) was a British academic historian and classicist, who became a civil servant and government advisor.
James Wycliffe Headlam (1863-1929) was a British academic historian and classicist, who became a civil servant and government advisor.
Jane Frizzel
Jane Frizzell was a seventeenth century witch living in the Derwent Valley near Edmundbyers.
Jane Frizzell was a seventeenth century witch living in the Derwent Valley near Edmundbyers.
Jane Frizzle
Jane Frizzle was a seventeenth century witch living in the Derwent Valley near Edmundbyers.
Jane Frizzle was a seventeenth century witch living in the Derwent Valley near Edmundbyers.
Jeff Stelling
Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Stelling is an English sports journalist and sport television presenter.
Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Stelling is an English sports journalist and sport television presenter.
Jeremiah Dixon
Jeremiah Dixon (July 27, 1733 – January 22, 1779) was an English surveyor and astronomer who is perhaps best known for his work with Charles Mason, from 1763 to 1767, in determining what w...
Jeremiah Dixon (July 27, 1733 – January 22, 1779) was an English surveyor and astronomer who is perhaps best known for his work with Charles Mason, from 1763 to 1767, in determining what w...
Jim McConnon
James Edward McConnon (June 21, 1922, Burnopfield, County Durham – January 26, 2003, Altrincham, Greater Manchester) was an English cricketer who played in two Tests in 1954 as an off-spin bowler.
James Edward McConnon (June 21, 1922, Burnopfield, County Durham – January 26, 2003, Altrincham, Greater Manchester) was an English cricketer who played in two Tests in 1954 as an off-spin bowler.
Jimmy Trotter
Jimmy Trotter was a football player and, later, manager.
Jimmy Trotter was a football player and, later, manager.
Jock Purdon
Jock Purdon (November 16, 1925 - 1998), a poet and songwriter, was born George Purdon in the village of Nitshill near Glasgow.
Jock Purdon (November 16, 1925 - 1998), a poet and songwriter, was born George Purdon in the village of Nitshill near Glasgow.
Joe Gardiner
Joseph "Joe" Gardiner (23 August 1916 – 1997) was an English footballer, who served Wolverhampton Wanderers as both player and coach.
Joseph "Joe" Gardiner (23 August 1916 – 1997) was an English footballer, who served Wolverhampton Wanderers as both player and coach.
John Anderson (footballer born 1878)
John William Anderson (born 1878) was an English footballer.
John William Anderson (born 1878) was an English footballer.
John Armstrong (cricketer)
John Matthew Armstrong (born 3 January 1981) is an English cricketer.
John Matthew Armstrong (born 3 January 1981) is an English cricketer.
John Burn (bishop)
The Rt Rev William John Burn DD, MA (28 October 1851 – 18 June 1896) was an Anglican Colonial Bishop in the late 19th century.
The Rt Rev William John Burn DD, MA (28 October 1851 – 18 June 1896) was an Anglican Colonial Bishop in the late 19th century.
John Burton (political agent)
John Burton was a Labour Party councillor in County Durham, England.
John Burton was a Labour Party councillor in County Durham, England.
John Cyril Smith
Sir John Cyril Smith, CBE, QC, FBA, (15 January 1922 - 14 February 2003) was an authority on English criminal law and the philosophy of criminal liability.
Sir John Cyril Smith, CBE, QC, FBA, (15 January 1922 - 14 February 2003) was an authority on English criminal law and the philosophy of criminal liability.
John Davies (photographer)
John Davies is a British landscape photographer.
John Davies is a British landscape photographer.
John de Egglescliffe
John de Egglescliffe was a 14th century English bishop.
John de Egglescliffe was a 14th century English bishop.
John Garth (composer)
John Garth was an English composer, born in Harperley, near Witton-le-Wear, Co. Durham.
John Garth was an English composer, born in Harperley, near Witton-le-Wear, Co. Durham.
John O'Neill (musician)
John O'Neill (1926 — 1999) was a professional musician born in County Durham, England to Irish parents.
John O'Neill (1926 — 1999) was a professional musician born in County Durham, England to Irish parents.
John Robert Davison
John Robert Davison QC (1826 – 15 April 1871) was an English barrister and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1871.
John Robert Davison QC (1826 – 15 April 1871) was an English barrister and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1871.
John Summerson
Sir John Newenham Summerson CH CBE was one of the leading British architectural historians of the 20th century.
Sir John Newenham Summerson CH CBE was one of the leading British architectural historians of the 20th century.
John Trotter Brockett
John Trotter Brockett (1788-1842), was a British attorney, antiquarian, numismatist, and philologist.
John Trotter Brockett (1788-1842), was a British attorney, antiquarian, numismatist, and philologist.
John Warburton Sagar
John Warburton Sagar (6 December 1878 - 10 January 1941) was a former England international rugby union fullback and British diplomat in the Sudan.
John Warburton Sagar (6 December 1878 - 10 January 1941) was a former England international rugby union fullback and British diplomat in the Sudan.
John Wile
John David Wile (born 9 March 1947 in Sherburn, County Durham) is an English former footballer and manager.
John David Wile (born 9 March 1947 in Sherburn, County Durham) is an English former footballer and manager.
John William Nicholson
John William Nicholson, FRS (1 November 1881 – 3 October 1955) was an English mathematician.
John William Nicholson, FRS (1 November 1881 – 3 October 1955) was an English mathematician.
Johnny Goodchild
Johnny Goodchild (born 2 January 1939) was a professional footballer who scored 71 goals from 238 appearances in the Football League playing as an inside forward for Sunderland, Brighton & Hove ...
Johnny Goodchild (born 2 January 1939) was a professional footballer who scored 71 goals from 238 appearances in the Football League playing as an inside forward for Sunderland, Brighton & Hove ...
Jon Cullen
David Jonathan Cullen in Durham, England, is a retired English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various teams in the Football League.
David Jonathan Cullen in Durham, England, is a retired English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various teams in the Football League.
Jonathan Backhouse (1779-1842)
Jonathan Backhouse (1779-1842) was a third generation banker from Darlington.
Jonathan Backhouse (1779-1842) was a third generation banker from Darlington.
Jonathan Backhouse (1779–1842)
Jonathan Backhouse (1779-1842) was a third generation banker from Darlington.
Jonathan Backhouse (1779-1842) was a third generation banker from Darlington.
Joseph Pease (railway pioneer)
Joseph Pease (22 June 1799 – 8 February 1872) was involved in the early railway system in the UK and was the first Quaker elected to Parliament.
Joseph Pease (22 June 1799 – 8 February 1872) was involved in the early railway system in the UK and was the first Quaker elected to Parliament.
Joshua Harold Burn
Joshua Harold Burn FRS was an English pharmacologist.
Joshua Harold Burn FRS was an English pharmacologist.
Karen Straker
Karen Straker is a British equestrian.
Karen Straker is a British equestrian.
Karl Turner (cricketer, born 1987)
Karl Turner is an English cricketer who currently plays for Nottinghamshire.
Karl Turner is an English cricketer who currently plays for Nottinghamshire.
Ken Todd
Kenneth (Ken) Todd (born 24 August 1957) is an English former footballer.
Kenneth (Ken) Todd (born 24 August 1957) is an English former footballer.
Leonard Greenwell
Sir Leonard Greenwell (1781–1844), was a major-general.
Sir Leonard Greenwell (1781–1844), was a major-general.
Maeve Sherlock
Maeve Christina Mary Sherlock, Baroness Sherlock OBE is a Labour Party life peer who was the chief executive of the Refugee Council, a charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, b...
Maeve Christina Mary Sherlock, Baroness Sherlock OBE is a Labour Party life peer who was the chief executive of the Refugee Council, a charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, b...
Mark Phillips (producer)
Mark Phillips is the executive producer of My Ghost Story on The Biography Channel.
Mark Phillips is the executive producer of My Ghost Story on The Biography Channel.
Marlene Sidaway
Marlene Sidaway was born in Teesside and is a British television and film actress best known for playing Brenda Taylor in the long running soap opera Coronation Street.
Marlene Sidaway was born in Teesside and is a British television and film actress best known for playing Brenda Taylor in the long running soap opera Coronation Street.
Martin B. Madden
Martin Barnaby Madden was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Martin Barnaby Madden was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Martin Thursfield
Martin John Thursfield (born 14 December 1971 in South Shields, County Durham) is a former English cricketer.
Martin John Thursfield (born 14 December 1971 in South Shields, County Durham) is a former English cricketer.
Michael Chaplin (television writer)
Michael Chaplin is a English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin is a English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin (writer)
Michael Chaplin is an English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin is an English radio, television, theatre, and non-fiction writer and former TV executive and producer.
Michael Chaplin (writer/producer)
Michael Chaplin (born 1951, County Durham) is an English television writer and executive.
Michael Chaplin (born 1951, County Durham) is an English television writer and executive.
Mick Laverick
Michael George "Mick" Laverick (born 13 March 1954 in Castle Eden, County Durham) was a former professional footballer, who played for Mansfield Town, Southend United, Huddersfield Town, York Ci...
Michael George "Mick" Laverick (born 13 March 1954 in Castle Eden, County Durham) was a former professional footballer, who played for Mansfield Town, Southend United, Huddersfield Town, York Ci...
Owen Oyston
Owen John Oyston (born in County Durham in January 1934) is a controversial self-made multimillionaire English businessman who is the majority owner of Blackpool F.C.
Owen John Oyston (born in County Durham in January 1934) is a controversial self-made multimillionaire English businessman who is the majority owner of Blackpool F.C.
Paul Burn
Paul Burn (born 31 October 1963) is a former English cricketer.
Paul Burn (born 31 October 1963) is a former English cricketer.
Paul Johnston (cricketer)
Paul Robert Archibald Johnston (born 13 December 1988), is an English cricketer.
Paul Robert Archibald Johnston (born 13 December 1988), is an English cricketer.
Paul Nicholson (businessman)
Sir Paul Douglas Nicholson, KCVO is an English industrialist and current Lord Lieutenant of County Durham.
Sir Paul Douglas Nicholson, KCVO is an English industrialist and current Lord Lieutenant of County Durham.
Paul Nicholson (industrialist)
Sir Paul Douglas Nicholson, KCVO (born 7 March 1938) is an English industrialist and current (2007) Lord Lieutenant of County Durham.
Sir Paul Douglas Nicholson, KCVO (born 7 March 1938) is an English industrialist and current (2007) Lord Lieutenant of County Durham.
Peter Soulsby
Sir Peter Alfred Soulsby (born 27 December 1948) is a British Labour Party politician and the current Mayor of Leicester.
Sir Peter Alfred Soulsby (born 27 December 1948) is a British Labour Party politician and the current Mayor of Leicester.
Philippa de Neville
Philippa de Neville or Philippa Neville, Baroness Dacre (1386 – 1453) was born in Raby Castle, Staindrop, Durham, England.
Philippa de Neville or Philippa Neville, Baroness Dacre (1386 – 1453) was born in Raby Castle, Staindrop, Durham, England.
Quentin Hughes (cricketer)
Quentin John Hughes (born 17 October 1974) is an English cricketer.
Quentin John Hughes (born 17 October 1974) is an English cricketer.
Ralph de Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland
Sir Ralph de Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland, 4th Baron Neville de Raby, Lord of Richmond, Earl Marshal, KG, PC, was an English nobleman of the House of Neville.
Sir Ralph de Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland, 4th Baron Neville de Raby, Lord of Richmond, Earl Marshal, KG, PC, was an English nobleman of the House of Neville.
Ralph Hodgson
Ralph Hodgson, Order of the Rising Sun,was an English poet, very popular in his lifetime on the strength of a small number of anthology pieces, such as The Bull.
Ralph Hodgson, Order of the Rising Sun,was an English poet, very popular in his lifetime on the strength of a small number of anthology pieces, such as The Bull.
Ralph Wetton
Ralph Wetton is a former English professional footballer who played for Cheshunt, Tottenham Hotspur, Plymouth Argyle and Aldershot.
Ralph Wetton is a former English professional footballer who played for Cheshunt, Tottenham Hotspur, Plymouth Argyle and Aldershot.
Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury
Richard Neville, jure uxoris 5th Earl of Salisbury and 7th and 4th Baron Montacute, KG, PC (1400 – 31 December 1460) was a Yorkist leader during the early parts of the Wars of the Roses.
Richard Neville, jure uxoris 5th Earl of Salisbury and 7th and 4th Baron Montacute, KG, PC (1400 – 31 December 1460) was a Yorkist leader during the early parts of the Wars of the Roses.
Richard Waite (cricketer)
Richard Parkinson Waite (born 6 June 1980) is an English cricketer.
Richard Parkinson Waite (born 6 June 1980) is an English cricketer.
Richie Pitt
Richie Pitt (born 22 October 1951) is a former professional footballer, born in Ryhope, County Durham, who played in the Football League as a defender for Sunderland, and was part of the club's ...
Richie Pitt (born 22 October 1951) is a former professional footballer, born in Ryhope, County Durham, who played in the Football League as a defender for Sunderland, and was part of the club's ...
Robert Backhouse
Robert Ormston Backhouse (March 10, 1854 – April 10, 1940) was a British archer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Robert Ormston Backhouse (March 10, 1854 – April 10, 1940) was a British archer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Robert Blamire
Robert Blamire (b. circa 1959) is known for being bassist of punk and new wave band Penetration.
Robert Blamire (b. circa 1959) is known for being bassist of punk and new wave band Penetration.
Robert Duncombe Shafto
Robert Duncombe Shafto (1796 – 2 May 1888) was a British Liberal Party politician.
Robert Duncombe Shafto (1796 – 2 May 1888) was a British Liberal Party politician.
Robert Thompson (footballer)
Robert Thompson was an English football player.
Robert Thompson was an English football player.
Robin Medforth-Mills
Leslie Robin Medforth-Mills was a professor and former UN official.
Leslie Robin Medforth-Mills was a professor and former UN official.
Sam Bell
Sam Bell (born 6 February 1909 in Burnhope–died 1982) was a professional footballer who played for Burnhope Institution, Norwich City, Luton Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United, Millwall an...
Sam Bell (born 6 February 1909 in Burnhope–died 1982) was a professional footballer who played for Burnhope Institution, Norwich City, Luton Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United, Millwall an...
Sammy Crooks
Samuel "Sammy" Dickinson Crooks (born at Bearpark, County Durham on 16 January 1908; died Belper, Derbyshire, on 3 February 1981) was an English footballer who played as outside forwardoutside-r...
Samuel "Sammy" Dickinson Crooks (born at Bearpark, County Durham on 16 January 1908; died Belper, Derbyshire, on 3 February 1981) was an English footballer who played as outside forwardoutside-r...
Sarah Connolly
Sarah Patricia Connolly CBE (born 13 June 1963, County Durham) is an English mezzo-soprano.
Sarah Patricia Connolly CBE (born 13 June 1963, County Durham) is an English mezzo-soprano.
Simon Birtwisle
Simon Jonathan Birtwisle (born 24 July 1979) is an English cricketer.
Simon Jonathan Birtwisle (born 24 July 1979) is an English cricketer.
Sir Alfred Pease, 2nd Baronet
Sir Alfred Edward Pease, 2nd Baronet (29 June 1857 – 27 April 1939), was a British Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1902 and was an early settler of B...
Sir Alfred Edward Pease, 2nd Baronet (29 June 1857 – 27 April 1939), was a British Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1902 and was an early settler of B...
Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet
Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet was an British diplomat and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1864 to 1874.
Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet was an British diplomat and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1864 to 1874.
Sir Joseph Pease, 1st Baronet
Sir Joseph Whitwell Pease, 1st Baronet was a British Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1865 to 1903.
Sir Joseph Whitwell Pease, 1st Baronet was a British Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1865 to 1903.
Stan Seymour
Stan Seymour was a footballer who played, managed, chairmanned, and directed Newcastle United.
Stan Seymour was a footballer who played, managed, chairmanned, and directed Newcastle United.
Stephen Ball
Stephen Ball (born 5 May 1965) is a former English cricketer.
Stephen Ball (born 5 May 1965) is a former English cricketer.
Stephen Moulton
Stephen Moulton (7 July 1794–26 April 1880) was an Englishman who, as an agent of the U.S. rubber pioneer Charles Goodyear, first brought samples of vulcanized rubber to the UK. For the US...
Stephen Moulton (7 July 1794–26 April 1880) was an Englishman who, as an agent of the U.S. rubber pioneer Charles Goodyear, first brought samples of vulcanized rubber to the UK. For the US...
Stephen Pears
Stephen Pears is an English former footballer.
Stephen Pears is an English former footballer.
Steven Naylor
Steven Paul Naylor (born 14 March 1977) is an English cricketer.
Steven Paul Naylor (born 14 March 1977) is an English cricketer.
Stewart Regan
Stewart Celtic Regan is the current Chief Executive of the Scottish Football Association.
Stewart Celtic Regan is the current Chief Executive of the Scottish Football Association.
Terence Burns, Baron Burns
Terence Burns, Baron Burns, GCB is a British economist, made a life peer in 1998 for his services as former Chief Economic Advisor and Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury.
Terence Burns, Baron Burns, GCB is a British economist, made a life peer in 1998 for his services as former Chief Economic Advisor and Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury.
Thomas Allen (baritone)
Sir Thomas Boaz Allen, CBE (born 10 September 1944) is an internationally renowned English operatic baritone.
Sir Thomas Boaz Allen, CBE (born 10 September 1944) is an internationally renowned English operatic baritone.
Thomas Burlison, Baron Burlison
Thomas Henry Burlison, Baron Burlison, DL (23 May 1936 – 18 May 2008) was a British footballer, GMB trade unionist and Treasurer of the Labour Party.
Thomas Henry Burlison, Baron Burlison, DL (23 May 1936 – 18 May 2008) was a British footballer, GMB trade unionist and Treasurer of the Labour Party.
Thomas Jackson (theologian)
Thomas Jackson was an English theologian, and President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Thomas Jackson was an English theologian, and President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Thomas Smith (vicar apostolic)
Thomas Smith was an English Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District from 1821 to 1831.
Thomas Smith was an English Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District from 1821 to 1831.
Thomas Watson (bishop of Lincoln)
Thomas Watson (1515–1584) was a Catholic Bishop, notable among Catholics for his descriptions of the Protestant Reformation.
Thomas Watson (1515–1584) was a Catholic Bishop, notable among Catholics for his descriptions of the Protestant Reformation.
Thomas Watson (bishop)
Thomas Watson (1515–1584) was a Catholic Bishop, notable among Catholics for his descriptions of the Protestant Reformation.
Thomas Watson (1515–1584) was a Catholic Bishop, notable among Catholics for his descriptions of the Protestant Reformation.
Thomas William Wilkinson
Thomas William Wilkinson was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Thomas William Wilkinson was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Thomas Wright (astronomer)
Thomas Wright was an English astronomer, mathematician, instrument maker, architect and garden designer.
Thomas Wright was an English astronomer, mathematician, instrument maker, architect and garden designer.
Tom Carmedy
Tom Carmedy (23 June 1904 – January 1985) was an English professional footballer who played predominantly as a centre forward.
Tom Carmedy (23 June 1904 – January 1985) was an English professional footballer who played predominantly as a centre forward.
Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson (30 November 1937–13 July 1967) was an English road racing cyclist who died of exhaustion on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the 13th stage of the Tour de France in 1967.
Tom Simpson (30 November 1937–13 July 1967) was an English road racing cyclist who died of exhaustion on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the 13th stage of the Tour de France in 1967.
Tommy Roe (footballer)
Thomas William 'Tommy' Roe (8 December 1900–1972) was an English professional footballer who played for Esperley Rovers, Willington Athletic, Durham City, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hots...
Thomas William 'Tommy' Roe (8 December 1900–1972) was an English professional footballer who played for Esperley Rovers, Willington Athletic, Durham City, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hots...
W. G. Richardson
William "Ginger" Richardson often referred to as W.G. Richardson and by the nickname 'Ginger' to avoid confusion with team mate Bill Richardson, was an English professional football playe...
William "Ginger" Richardson often referred to as W.G. Richardson and by the nickname 'Ginger' to avoid confusion with team mate Bill Richardson, was an English professional football playe...
William Emerson (mathematician)
William Emerson (14 May 1701 – 20 May 1782), English mathematician, was born at Hurworth, near Darlington, where his father, Dudley Emerson, also a mathematician, taught a school.
William Emerson (14 May 1701 – 20 May 1782), English mathematician, was born at Hurworth, near Darlington, where his father, Dudley Emerson, also a mathematician, taught a school.
William Henry Thorman
William Henry Thorman (29 August 1869 – 13 August 1922) was an English rugby union forward who was a member of the British Isles XV that toured South Africa in 1891.
William Henry Thorman (29 August 1869 – 13 August 1922) was an English rugby union forward who was a member of the British Isles XV that toured South Africa in 1891.
William Hutchinson (topographer)
William Hutchinson was an English lawyer, antiquary and topographer.
William Hutchinson was an English lawyer, antiquary and topographer.
William John Burn
The Rt Rev William John Burn DD, MA (28 October 1851 – 18 June 1896) was an Anglican Colonial Bishop in the late 19th century.
The Rt Rev William John Burn DD, MA (28 October 1851 – 18 June 1896) was an Anglican Colonial Bishop in the late 19th century.
William Ormston Backhouse
William Ormston Backhouse (1885 – 1962) was an agriculturalist and geneticist, and a member of the Backhouse family of County Durham in England, several generations of which were influential in ...
William Ormston Backhouse (1885 – 1962) was an agriculturalist and geneticist, and a member of the Backhouse family of County Durham in England, several generations of which were influential in ...
Willie Smith (billiards player)
Willie Smith (1886–1982) was an English professional player of snooker and English billiards.
Willie Smith (1886–1982) was an English professional player of snooker and English billiards.