People from Croydon
Adam Locke
Adam Locke is a retired English professional footballer.
Adam Locke is a retired English professional footballer.
Adele Silva
Adele Silva (born 19 November 1980) is an English actress and television personality who has been on stage and television since she was a young girl.
Adele Silva (born 19 November 1980) is an English actress and television personality who has been on stage and television since she was a young girl.
Alan Barnett (footballer)
Alan George Samuel Barnett (born November 4, 1934 in Croydon Surrey) is an English former professional football goalkeeper.
Alan George Samuel Barnett (born November 4, 1934 in Croydon Surrey) is an English former professional football goalkeeper.
Alan Butcher
Alan Raymond Butcher (born 7 January 1954, Croydon, Surrey, England) is a former English cricketer who is part of a family known for its strong cricketing connections.
Alan Raymond Butcher (born 7 January 1954, Croydon, Surrey, England) is a former English cricketer who is part of a family known for its strong cricketing connections.
Alastair MacDonald-Watson
Alastair MacDonald Watson (29 January 1909 – 19 November 1987) played first-class cricket for Somerset in four matches in 1932 and 1933.
Alastair MacDonald Watson (29 January 1909 – 19 November 1987) played first-class cricket for Somerset in four matches in 1932 and 1933.
Albert Finch
Albert Finch was a British boxer from Croydon in South London, who was active from 1945 to 1958.
Albert Finch was a British boxer from Croydon in South London, who was active from 1945 to 1958.
Albert Porter (cricketer)
Albert Lavington Porter (20 January 1864 – 14 December 1937) was an English cricketer.
Albert Lavington Porter (20 January 1864 – 14 December 1937) was an English cricketer.
Algy Ward
Alasdair Mackie "Algy" Ward is an English rock and roll bass guitarist and singer.
Alasdair Mackie "Algy" Ward is an English rock and roll bass guitarist and singer.
Andrew Skeet (musician)
Andrew Skeet attended Trinity Boys School in Croydon where, as a boy singer, he appeared on soundtracks such as Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, Barbara Streisand's Yentl and Another Country ...
Andrew Skeet attended Trinity Boys School in Croydon where, as a boy singer, he appeared on soundtracks such as Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, Barbara Streisand's Yentl and Another Country ...
Anne Clark
Anne Clark (born 14 May 1960, Croydon, London, England) is an English poet and songwriter.
Anne Clark (born 14 May 1960, Croydon, London, England) is an English poet and songwriter.
Barbara Jones (artist)
Barbara Mildred Jones (25 December 1912 – 1978) was an English artist, writer and mural painter.
Barbara Mildred Jones (25 December 1912 – 1978) was an English artist, writer and mural painter.
Barry Pilton
Barry Pilton (born 1946 in Croydon, Surrey) is a travel writer, radio and television comedy scriptwriter and novelist.
Barry Pilton (born 1946 in Croydon, Surrey) is a travel writer, radio and television comedy scriptwriter and novelist.
Basil Dean
Basil Herbert Dean CBE was an English actor, writer, film producer/film director and theatrical producer/director.
Basil Herbert Dean CBE was an English actor, writer, film producer/film director and theatrical producer/director.
Bernard Spear
Bernard Spear (11 September 1919 - 9 May 2003) was an English actor.
Bernard Spear (11 September 1919 - 9 May 2003) was an English actor.
Bertram Brooker
Bertram Richard Brooker (March 31, 1888 – March 22, 1955) was a Canadian writer, painter, musician, and advertising agency executive.
Bertram Richard Brooker (March 31, 1888 – March 22, 1955) was a Canadian writer, painter, musician, and advertising agency executive.
Bertrand Dawson, 1st Viscount Dawson of Penn
Bertrand Edward Dawson, 1st Viscount Dawson of Penn, GCVO, KCB, KCMG, PC, FRCP (9 March 1864 – 7 March 1945) was a physician to the British Royal Family and President of the Royal College ...
Bertrand Edward Dawson, 1st Viscount Dawson of Penn, GCVO, KCB, KCMG, PC, FRCP (9 March 1864 – 7 March 1945) was a physician to the British Royal Family and President of the Royal College ...
Bill Brown (English footballer)
William Frederick Thomas "Bill" Brown (born 7 February 1943) is an English former professional football player.
William Frederick Thomas "Bill" Brown (born 7 February 1943) is an English former professional football player.
Bill Paul (cyclist)
William George (Bill) Paul, (1910 – 29 January 2003) was an English amateur cyclist who, with his team-mate 'Ernie' Mills, set the British 12-hour record on a tandem in 1934 and re-establish...
William George (Bill) Paul, (1910 – 29 January 2003) was an English amateur cyclist who, with his team-mate 'Ernie' Mills, set the British 12-hour record on a tandem in 1934 and re-establish...
Billy Kiernan
William E. Kiernan was an English football midfielder.
William E. Kiernan was an English football midfielder.
Bob Stanley (Saint Etienne)
Bob Stanley (born 25 December 1964, Horsham, Sussex) is a UK musician, film producer and journalist.
Bob Stanley (born 25 December 1964, Horsham, Sussex) is a UK musician, film producer and journalist.
Bob Thomson
Robert 'Bob' Thomson was an English footballer who played during the early 20th century, mainly prior to World War I.
Robert 'Bob' Thomson was an English footballer who played during the early 20th century, mainly prior to World War I.
Brian Clemens
Brian Horace Clemens OBE is a British screenwriter and television producer, possibly best known for his work on The Avengers and The Professionals.
Brian Horace Clemens OBE is a British screenwriter and television producer, possibly best known for his work on The Avengers and The Professionals.
C. B. Fry
Charles Burgess Fry, known as C. B. Fry (25 April 1872 – 7 September 1956) was an English polymath; an outstanding sportsman, politician, diplomat, academic, teacher, writer, editor and p...
Charles Burgess Fry, known as C. B. Fry (25 April 1872 – 7 September 1956) was an English polymath; an outstanding sportsman, politician, diplomat, academic, teacher, writer, editor and p...
Carlton Cole
Carlton Michael Cole Okirie is an English footballer who plays as a striker for West Ham United in the Championship.
Carlton Michael Cole Okirie is an English footballer who plays as a striker for West Ham United in the Championship.
Chas Symonds
Chas Symonds (born July 8, 1982 in Croydon, England) is an English welterweight boxer.
Chas Symonds (born July 8, 1982 in Croydon, England) is an English welterweight boxer.
Chris Okoh (boxer)
Chris Okoh (born 8 April 1969) is a former British cruiserweight boxer.
Chris Okoh (born 8 April 1969) is a former British cruiserweight boxer.
Chris Woodhead
Sir Christopher Anthony Woodhead (born 20 October 1946, Edmonton, London) was Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England from 1994 until 2000 and is one of the most controversial figure...
Sir Christopher Anthony Woodhead (born 20 October 1946, Edmonton, London) was Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England from 1994 until 2000 and is one of the most controversial figure...
Cicely Mary Barker
Cicely Mary Barker was an English illustrator best known for a series of fantasy illustrations depicting fairies and flowers.
Cicely Mary Barker was an English illustrator best known for a series of fantasy illustrations depicting fairies and flowers.
Clinton McKenzie
Clinton McKenzie is a former professional boxer.
Clinton McKenzie is a former professional boxer.
Damian Scannell
Damian Scannell (born 28 April 1985 in Croydon, Greater London) is an English footballer of Irish and Jamaican descent who currently plays for Eastleigh having transferred from Dagenham & Redbri...
Damian Scannell (born 28 April 1985 in Croydon, Greater London) is an English footballer of Irish and Jamaican descent who currently plays for Eastleigh having transferred from Dagenham & Redbri...
Daniel De Gale
Daniel David De Gale inspired a major push to promote awareness of Leukaemia in the United Kingdom's black community when, as a child, his mother and stepfather launched a search for suitable bo...
Daniel David De Gale inspired a major push to promote awareness of Leukaemia in the United Kingdom's black community when, as a child, his mother and stepfather launched a search for suitable bo...
Daniel Harvey (diplomat)
Sir Daniel Harvey (10 Nov 1631 - Aug 1672) was a merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660.
Sir Daniel Harvey (10 Nov 1631 - Aug 1672) was a merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660.
Daniel Hone
Daniel Joseph "Danny" Hone (born 15 September 1989 in Croydon) is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City.
Daniel Joseph "Danny" Hone (born 15 September 1989 in Croydon) is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City.
Daniel Pratt (cricketer)
Daniel Matthew Pratt is an English cricketer.
Daniel Matthew Pratt is an English cricketer.
Danny Boxall
Danny Boxall (born 24 August 1977 in Croydon) is a model and former professional association footballer, who played as a defender.
Danny Boxall (born 24 August 1977 in Croydon) is a model and former professional association footballer, who played as a defender.
Danny Mills (footballer born 1991)
Daniel Paul Mills is an English footballer currently playing for Conference National side Kettering Town, on loan from Football League Championship side Peterborough United.
Daniel Paul Mills is an English footballer currently playing for Conference National side Kettering Town, on loan from Football League Championship side Peterborough United.
Danny Schwarz (model)
Danny Schwarz (born on April 17, 1986 in Croydon, England) is a British male model Danny signed with Premier Model Management in 2008,He has appeared in numerous campaigns and catwalk shows for ...
Danny Schwarz (born on April 17, 1986 in Croydon, England) is a British male model Danny signed with Premier Model Management in 2008,He has appeared in numerous campaigns and catwalk shows for ...
Dave Nourse
Arthur William "Dave" Nourse, born at Croydon, England on 26 January 1878 (some sources say 25 January 1879) and died at Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 8 July 1948, was a cricketer who played f...
Arthur William "Dave" Nourse, born at Croydon, England on 26 January 1878 (some sources say 25 January 1879) and died at Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 8 July 1948, was a cricketer who played f...
David Lean
Sir David Lean, CBE was an English film director, producer, screenwriter and editor, best remembered for big-screen epics The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhiva...
Sir David Lean, CBE was an English film director, producer, screenwriter and editor, best remembered for big-screen epics The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhiva...
David McAlmont
David McAlmont (born David Irving McAlmont, 2 May 1967, Croydon, England) is a British vocalist and songwriter.
David McAlmont (born David Irving McAlmont, 2 May 1967, Croydon, England) is a British vocalist and songwriter.
Dean Gordon
Dean Dwight Gordon is a former English professional footballer who played in the position of left back between 1991 and 2009 in his native England as well as Cyprus and New Zealand.
Dean Dwight Gordon is a former English professional footballer who played in the position of left back between 1991 and 2009 in his native England as well as Cyprus and New Zealand.
Deborah Norton
Deborah Norton is an English actress best known for her appearances in Yes, Prime Minister and A Bit of Fry and Laurie.
Deborah Norton is an English actress best known for her appearances in Yes, Prime Minister and A Bit of Fry and Laurie.
Derek Bentley case
Derek William Bentley was a British teenager hanged for the murder of a police officer, committed in the course of a burglary attempt.
Derek William Bentley was a British teenager hanged for the murder of a police officer, committed in the course of a burglary attempt.
DJ Chef
DJ Chef is an international DJ from South London.
DJ Chef is an international DJ from South London.
Donna Fraser
Donna Karen Fraser in Thornton Heath, Croydon is an English athlete who mainly competed in the 200 and 400 metres.
Donna Karen Fraser in Thornton Heath, Croydon is an English athlete who mainly competed in the 200 and 400 metres.
Duke McKenzie
Duke McKenzie MBE is a British former professional boxer, now a boxing commentator for broadcaster ITV.
Duke McKenzie MBE is a British former professional boxer, now a boxing commentator for broadcaster ITV.
Edward Greaves (physician)
Sir Edward Greaves, M.D. (1608-1680), was an English physician.
Sir Edward Greaves, M.D. (1608-1680), was an English physician.
Edward Lovett
Edward Lovett was an English folklorist, recognised for his collections of charms, amulets, and objects used in children's games.
Edward Lovett was an English folklorist, recognised for his collections of charms, amulets, and objects used in children's games.
Edward Woodward
Edward Albert Arthur Woodward, OBE was an English stage and screen actor and singer.
Edward Albert Arthur Woodward, OBE was an English stage and screen actor and singer.
Eric Spear
Eric Spear was an English composer of film music.
Eric Spear was an English composer of film music.
Ernest Mills
Ernest Victor Mills, Ernie Mills, (born 10 April 1913) was an English amateur cyclist who, with his team-mate 'Bill' Paul, set the British 12-hour record on a tandem in 1934 and re-est...
Ernest Victor Mills, Ernie Mills, (born 10 April 1913) was an English amateur cyclist who, with his team-mate 'Bill' Paul, set the British 12-hour record on a tandem in 1934 and re-est...
Feroz Abbasi
Feroz Abbasi is one of nine British men who were held in extrajudicial detention in the United States Guantanamo Bay detainment camps, in Cuba.
Feroz Abbasi is one of nine British men who were held in extrajudicial detention in the United States Guantanamo Bay detainment camps, in Cuba.
Flora Le Breton
Flora le Breton (born 1898) was an English silent film actress from Croydon, Surrey, England.
Flora le Breton (born 1898) was an English silent film actress from Croydon, Surrey, England.
Francis Bond Head
Sir Francis Bond Head, 1st Baronet KCH PC, known as "Galloping Head", was Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada during the Rebellions of 1837.
Sir Francis Bond Head, 1st Baronet KCH PC, known as "Galloping Head", was Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada during the Rebellions of 1837.
Frankmusik
Vincent James Turner, better known by his stage name Frankmusik, is an English electropop musician.
Vincent James Turner, better known by his stage name Frankmusik, is an English electropop musician.
Frederick Sykes
Air Vice-Marshal The Right Honourable Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes GCSI, GCIE, GBE, KCB, CMG (23 July 1877 – 30 September 1954) was a military officer, British statesman and politician.
Air Vice-Marshal The Right Honourable Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes GCSI, GCIE, GBE, KCB, CMG (23 July 1877 – 30 September 1954) was a military officer, British statesman and politician.
G. O. Smith
Gilbert Oswald Smith, familiarly known as G. O. Smith or simply as G. O. or Jo, was a nineteenth century amateur footballer often referred to as "the first great centre forward".
Gilbert Oswald Smith, familiarly known as G. O. Smith or simply as G. O. or Jo, was a nineteenth century amateur footballer often referred to as "the first great centre forward".
Gareth Hall
Gareth Hall is an English-born former Welsh international footballer of the 1980s and 1990s.
Gareth Hall is an English-born former Welsh international footballer of the 1980s and 1990s.
Geoffrey Paish
Geoffrey Paish MBE (2 January 1922 – 3 February 2008) was a noted tennis player and administrator.
Geoffrey Paish MBE (2 January 1922 – 3 February 2008) was a noted tennis player and administrator.
George Edward MacKenzie Skues
George Edward MacKenzie Skues, usually known as G. E. M. Skues (1858 – 1949), was a British lawyer, author and fly fisherman most noted for the invention of modern-day nymph fishing and th...
George Edward MacKenzie Skues, usually known as G. E. M. Skues (1858 – 1949), was a British lawyer, author and fly fisherman most noted for the invention of modern-day nymph fishing and th...
Georgina King Lewis
Georgina King Lewis (1847 to 1924) was described as a "Friend of the Oppressed".
Georgina King Lewis (1847 to 1924) was described as a "Friend of the Oppressed".
GoldieLocks
Sarah Louise Akwisombe (born 17 June 1985 in Croydon, England) is an English female rapper, singer and producer better known by her stage name of GoldieLocks.
Sarah Louise Akwisombe (born 17 June 1985 in Croydon, England) is an English female rapper, singer and producer better known by her stage name of GoldieLocks.
Gordon Campbell (Royal Navy officer)
Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 – 3 July 1953) was an English naval officer, later a writer and politician, who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest...
Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 – 3 July 1953) was an English naval officer, later a writer and politician, who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest...
Graham Lake (cricketer)
Graham Johnson Lake is a former English cricketer.
Graham Johnson Lake is a former English cricketer.
Graham Moodie
Graham Thomas Moodie (born January 15, 1981 in Croydon, London) is a Scottish field hockey player, who was a member of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad that finished ninth at the 200...
Graham Thomas Moodie (born January 15, 1981 in Croydon, London) is a Scottish field hockey player, who was a member of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad that finished ninth at the 200...
Gwilt Jolley
Martin Gwilt Jolley (1859-1916) was an English painter.
Martin Gwilt Jolley (1859-1916) was an English painter.
Harold Rushworth
Harold Montague Rushworth (18 August 1880 – 25 April 1950) was a New Zealand politician of the Country Party.
Harold Montague Rushworth (18 August 1880 – 25 April 1950) was a New Zealand politician of the Country Party.
Havelock Ellis
Henry Havelock Ellis, known as Havelock Ellis, was a British physician and psychologist, writer, and social reformer who studied human sexuality.
Henry Havelock Ellis, known as Havelock Ellis, was a British physician and psychologist, writer, and social reformer who studied human sexuality.
Henry Balfour
Henry Balfour FRS (11 April 1863 Croydon – 9 February 1939) was a British archaeologist, and the first curator of the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Henry Balfour FRS (11 April 1863 Croydon – 9 February 1939) was a British archaeologist, and the first curator of the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Henry Herbert La Thangue
Henry Herbert La Thangue (Jan 19 1859 – 21 Dec 1929) was an English realist rural landscape painter associated with the Newlyn School.
Henry Herbert La Thangue (Jan 19 1859 – 21 Dec 1929) was an English realist rural landscape painter associated with the Newlyn School.
Horace Alexander
Horace Gundry Alexander (July 30, 1889 – September 30, 1989) was an English Quaker teacher and writer, pacifist and ornithologist.
Horace Gundry Alexander (July 30, 1889 – September 30, 1989) was an English Quaker teacher and writer, pacifist and ornithologist.
Horace Panter
Horace Panter (born Stephen Graham Panter, 30 August 1953, Croydon, Surrey, England) also known as Sir Horace Gentleman, is the bassist for the Coventry 2 Tone, ska revival band The ...
Horace Panter (born Stephen Graham Panter, 30 August 1953, Croydon, Surrey, England) also known as Sir Horace Gentleman, is the bassist for the Coventry 2 Tone, ska revival band The ...
Ian Cox
Ian Gary Cox (born 25 March 1971 in Croydon, England) is a former Trinidad and Tobago international footballer.
Ian Gary Cox (born 25 March 1971 in Croydon, England) is a former Trinidad and Tobago international footballer.
Ian Dawes
Ian Robert Dawes (born 22 February 1963) is an English former professional footballer, born in Croydon Surrey, who made more than 200 appearance in the Football League for each of his two clubs,...
Ian Robert Dawes (born 22 February 1963) is an English former professional footballer, born in Croydon Surrey, who made more than 200 appearance in the Football League for each of his two clubs,...
Ian Frazer (poker player)
Ian "The Raiser" Frazer is an English professional poker player and commentator, chiefly noted for his strong record in shootout poker tournaments.
Ian "The Raiser" Frazer is an English professional poker player and commentator, chiefly noted for his strong record in shootout poker tournaments.
Ian Marchant
Ian Derek Marchant has been the Chief Executive Officer of Scottish and Southern Energy since 2002.
Ian Derek Marchant has been the Chief Executive Officer of Scottish and Southern Energy since 2002.
Ian Watmore
Ian Watmore, is an English accountant and current senior British civil servant, who from January 2012 is Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office in succession to Sir Gus O'Donnell, after the b...
Ian Watmore, is an English accountant and current senior British civil servant, who from January 2012 is Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office in succession to Sir Gus O'Donnell, after the b...
Ibra Sekajja
Ibra Sekajja is an English-Ugandan professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace as a striker.
Ibra Sekajja is an English-Ugandan professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace as a striker.
James Allen (cricketer)
James Allen was an English first class cricketer who played for Northamptonshire.
James Allen was an English first class cricketer who played for Northamptonshire.
James Booth
James Booth was an English film, stage and television actor and screenwriter.
James Booth was an English film, stage and television actor and screenwriter.
James Brown (hair stylist)
James Brown, celebrity hair-stylist, born 1961.
James Brown, celebrity hair-stylist, born 1961.
James Sant
James Sant CVO, RA (1820-1916) was a British painter specializing in portraits, and a member of the Royal Academy.
James Sant CVO, RA (1820-1916) was a British painter specializing in portraits, and a member of the Royal Academy.
Jason Puncheon
Jason David Ian Puncheon is an English professional footballer who plays in midfield for Southampton.
Jason David Ian Puncheon is an English professional footballer who plays in midfield for Southampton.
John Wilkinson (scientist)
Dr John Wilkinson (born 1961) is an English scientist who program led the first European degree course (Bachelor of Science with Honours) for herbal medicine at Middlesex University in the UK in...
Dr John Wilkinson (born 1961) is an English scientist who program led the first European degree course (Bachelor of Science with Honours) for herbal medicine at Middlesex University in the UK in...
Jon Benjamin (Jewish leader)
Marc Jonathan Benjamin has been the Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews since 2005.
Marc Jonathan Benjamin has been the Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews since 2005.
Joseph Holbrooke
Joseph Charles Holbrooke was an English composer, conductor, and pianist.
Joseph Charles Holbrooke was an English composer, conductor, and pianist.
Joss Labadie
Joss Christopher Labadie is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Joss Christopher Labadie is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Judy Buxton
Judy Buxton (born 1950 in Croydon), is an English actress.
Judy Buxton (born 1950 in Croydon), is an English actress.
Julian Priestley
Sir Julian Gordon Priestley, KCMG, Secretary-General of the European Parliament from 1997-2007.
Sir Julian Gordon Priestley, KCMG, Secretary-General of the European Parliament from 1997-2007.
Kate Moss
Kate Moss is an English model who is known for her waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic look in the 1990s.
Kate Moss is an English model who is known for her waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic look in the 1990s.
Kenneth Diplock, Baron Diplock
William John Kenneth Diplock, Baron Diplock, KC was an English judge and Law Lord.
William John Kenneth Diplock, Baron Diplock, KC was an English judge and Law Lord.
Kenneth H. Jackson
Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson was an English linguist and a translator who specialised in the Celtic languages.
Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson was an English linguist and a translator who specialised in the Celtic languages.
Klariza Clayton
Klariza Clayton is a British actress and singer, known for her roles in television shows including Dani's House and Skins.
Klariza Clayton is a British actress and singer, known for her roles in television shows including Dani's House and Skins.
Lamont Bryan
Lamont Bryan is a German born Jamaican international rugby league player for the London Broncos in Super League.
Lamont Bryan is a German born Jamaican international rugby league player for the London Broncos in Super League.
Lawrence Okoye
Lawrence Okoye is an English track and field athlete who competes in the discus throw.
Lawrence Okoye is an English track and field athlete who competes in the discus throw.
Lee Fieldwick
Lee Fieldwick (born 6 September 1982) is an English footballer, who plays as a defender.
Lee Fieldwick (born 6 September 1982) is an English footballer, who plays as a defender.
Lee Hills (footballer)
Lee Hills is an English footballer who plays as a defender.
Lee Hills is an English footballer who plays as a defender.
Lee Palmer
Lee James Palmer (born Croydon, 19 September 1970) is an English former professional football (soccer) player.
Lee James Palmer (born Croydon, 19 September 1970) is an English former professional football (soccer) player.
Leon McKenzie
Leon Mark McKenzie (born 17 May 1978 in Croydon, Greater London) is a retired English professional footballer, who last played for Kettering Town in December 2011.
Leon Mark McKenzie (born 17 May 1978 in Croydon, Greater London) is a retired English professional footballer, who last played for Kettering Town in December 2011.
Leonard Barden
Leonard William Barden (born 20 August 1929, Croydon, London) is an English chess master, columnist, author, and promoter.
Leonard William Barden (born 20 August 1929, Croydon, London) is an English chess master, columnist, author, and promoter.
Les Back
Les Back (Born 17 December 1962) is a professor of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London and an author.
Les Back (Born 17 December 1962) is a professor of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London and an author.
Les Humphries
The Les Humphries Singers was a 1970s musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany in 1969 by the English born Les Humphries (born John Lesley Humphreys, 10 August 1940, in Croydon, Surrey, England ...
The Les Humphries Singers was a 1970s musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany in 1969 by the English born Les Humphries (born John Lesley Humphreys, 10 August 1940, in Croydon, Surrey, England ...
Les Nemes
Les Nemes is an English bassist.
Les Nemes is an English bassist.
Les Stevens
Leslie William George 'Les' Stevens (15 August 1920 in Croydon–1991) was a English professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Bradford Park Avenue, Crystal Palace and Tonbridge.
Leslie William George 'Les' Stevens (15 August 1920 in Croydon–1991) was a English professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Bradford Park Avenue, Crystal Palace and Tonbridge.
Leslie William George Stevens
Leslie William George 'Les' Stevens (15 August 1920 in Croydon–1991) was a English professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Bradford Park Avenue, Crystal Palace and Tonbridge.
Leslie William George 'Les' Stevens (15 August 1920 in Croydon–1991) was a English professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Bradford Park Avenue, Crystal Palace and Tonbridge.
Lewis Grabban
Lewis Grabban is an English footballer who currently plays for League Two club Rotherham United as a striker.
Lewis Grabban is an English footballer who currently plays for League Two club Rotherham United as a striker.
Lorna Boreland-Kelly
Dame Lorna May Boreland-Kelly, DBE, JP, FRSA is a lay magistrate and member of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Dame Lorna May Boreland-Kelly, DBE, JP, FRSA is a lay magistrate and member of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Lucy Hutchinson (actress)
Lucy Hutchinson is an English child actress from Sanderstead, Croydon.
Lucy Hutchinson is an English child actress from Sanderstead, Croydon.
Malcolm Muggeridge
Thomas Malcolm Muggeridge was an English journalist, author, media personality, and satirist.
Thomas Malcolm Muggeridge was an English journalist, author, media personality, and satirist.
Malcolm Wicks
Malcolm Hunt Wicks (born 1 July 1947) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Croydon North since 1997.
Malcolm Hunt Wicks (born 1 July 1947) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Croydon North since 1997.
Mark Butcher
Mark Alan Butcher is a former English Test cricketer, who played county cricket for Surrey from 1992 until his retirement from the sport in 2009.
Mark Alan Butcher is a former English Test cricketer, who played county cricket for Surrey from 1992 until his retirement from the sport in 2009.
Mark Dixie
The murder of Sally Anne Bowman concerns Sally Anne Bowman born (11 September 1987 – 25 September 2005), an up and coming British model.
The murder of Sally Anne Bowman concerns Sally Anne Bowman born (11 September 1987 – 25 September 2005), an up and coming British model.
Mark Hone
Mark Joseph Hone (born 31 March 1968 in Croydon, England) is an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace, Southend United and Lincoln City.
Mark Joseph Hone (born 31 March 1968 in Croydon, England) is an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace, Southend United and Lincoln City.
Matt Fish (footballer)
Matthew "Matt" Fish is an English footballer playing as a right back for Gillingham in Football League Two.
Matthew "Matt" Fish is an English footballer playing as a right back for Gillingham in Football League Two.
Mazhar Majeed
Mazhar Majeed (born 1975 in Croydon, England) is a British sporting agent and bookmaker who came under police investigation in 2010 following reports of cricket 'match fixing' after a News of ...
Mazhar Majeed (born 1975 in Croydon, England) is a British sporting agent and bookmaker who came under police investigation in 2010 following reports of cricket 'match fixing' after a News of ...
Michael Mead
Michael Mead (born 4 June 1956) is a professional ballroom dance champion and choreographer.
Michael Mead (born 4 June 1956) is a professional ballroom dance champion and choreographer.
Michael Owusu
Michael Owusu, also known as Michael O. is a British TV Presenter and Gospel Music & Media Specialist.
Michael Owusu, also known as Michael O. is a British TV Presenter and Gospel Music & Media Specialist.
Miles Malleson
William Miles Malleson was an English actor and dramatist, particularly known for his appearances in British comedy films of the 1930s to 1960s.
William Miles Malleson was an English actor and dramatist, particularly known for his appearances in British comedy films of the 1930s to 1960s.
Moira Brooker
Moira Brooker (born 1957) is an English actress best known for her role as Judith Hanson in the British sitcom As Time Goes By (1992–2005).
Moira Brooker (born 1957) is an English actress best known for her role as Judith Hanson in the British sitcom As Time Goes By (1992–2005).
Nicola Tappenden
Nicola Tappenden (born 2 December 1982), also known by her modelling name Nicola T, is an English former Page 3 Girl and glamour model.
Nicola Tappenden (born 2 December 1982), also known by her modelling name Nicola T, is an English former Page 3 Girl and glamour model.
Norman Demuth
Norman Demuth (born Croydon, Surrey, 15 July 1898; died Chichester, 21 April 1968) was an English composer and musicologist, remembered largely for his biographies of French composers.
Norman Demuth (born Croydon, Surrey, 15 July 1898; died Chichester, 21 April 1968) was an English composer and musicologist, remembered largely for his biographies of French composers.
Paul Denny (footballer)
Paul Nicholas Denny is a retired English footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United and Wimbledon as a midfielder.
Paul Nicholas Denny is a retired English footballer who played in the Football League for Southend United and Wimbledon as a midfielder.
Paul Sansome
Paul Eric Sansome is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Paul Eric Sansome is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Pete Wiggs
Pete Wiggs is an English musician and DJ.
Pete Wiggs is an English musician and DJ.
Peter Garland (footballer)
Peter John Garland (20 January, 1971 in Croydon) is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Charlton Athletic, Wycombe Wanderers, leyton Ori...
Peter John Garland (20 January, 1971 in Croydon) is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Charlton Athletic, Wycombe Wanderers, leyton Ori...
Peter Ling
Peter Ling (27 May 1926 - 14 September 2006) was a British writer in many media, but best known for his work in television, where he was the co-creator of the soap opera Crossroads.
Peter Ling (27 May 1926 - 14 September 2006) was a British writer in many media, but best known for his work in television, where he was the co-creator of the soap opera Crossroads.
Prunella Ransome
Prunella Ransome (18 January 1943 – 2002) was an English actress, primarily active on television and films.
Prunella Ransome (18 January 1943 – 2002) was an English actress, primarily active on television and films.
Rachel Khoo
Rachel Khoo is an English born chef, writer and broadcaster, with her own BBC series.
Rachel Khoo is an English born chef, writer and broadcaster, with her own BBC series.
Raphael MacGinty
Raphael Joseph Anthony MacGinty (born 22 March 1927) is a former English cricketer.
Raphael Joseph Anthony MacGinty (born 22 March 1927) is a former English cricketer.
Reginald Brading
Captain Reginald Carey Brenton Brading (14 May 1899–26 July 1926) was a World War I flying ace credited with thirteen confirmed aerial victories.
Captain Reginald Carey Brenton Brading (14 May 1899–26 July 1926) was a World War I flying ace credited with thirteen confirmed aerial victories.
Reuben Barrow
Sir Reuben Vincent Barrow (27 April 1838 – 13 Feb 1918) was an English magistrate and Liberal Party politician.
Sir Reuben Vincent Barrow (27 April 1838 – 13 Feb 1918) was an English magistrate and Liberal Party politician.
Richard Johnson (cricketer, born 1979)
Richard Kurt Johnson (born 4 July 1979) is a former English cricketer.
Richard Kurt Johnson (born 4 July 1979) is a former English cricketer.
Richard Peirse
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Edmund Charles Peirse KCB DSO AFC (30 September 1892 - 5 August 1970), was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Edmund Charles Peirse KCB DSO AFC (30 September 1892 - 5 August 1970), was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
Robert Barclay (historiographer)
Robert Barclay (4 August 1833– 11 Nov.
Robert Barclay (4 August 1833– 11 Nov.
Robert Dougall
Robert Ellyatt Dougall MBE was a British broadcaster and ornithologist, mainly known as a newsreader and announcer.
Robert Ellyatt Dougall MBE was a British broadcaster and ornithologist, mainly known as a newsreader and announcer.
Robin Scott
Robin Scott (born Robin Esmond Scott, 1 April 1947, Croydon, London), lead singer and founder of a music project he called M, is a singer originally from the United Kingdom.
Robin Scott (born Robin Esmond Scott, 1 April 1947, Croydon, London), lead singer and founder of a music project he called M, is a singer originally from the United Kingdom.
Rosalind Nashashibi
Rosalind Nashashibi (born 1973) is an English artist of Irish and Palestinian descent.
Rosalind Nashashibi (born 1973) is an English artist of Irish and Palestinian descent.
Roy Boyd
Roy Boyd (born 18 August 1938) is an English actor best known for his roles on television.
Roy Boyd (born 18 August 1938) is an English actor best known for his roles on television.
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson (born 9 August 1947) is an English former footballer, who is the current manager of the England national football team.
Roy Hodgson (born 9 August 1947) is an English former footballer, who is the current manager of the England national football team.
Roy Hudd
Roy Hudd, OBE is an English comedian, actor, radio host and author, and an authority on the history of music hall entertainment.
Roy Hudd, OBE is an English comedian, actor, radio host and author, and an authority on the history of music hall entertainment.
Sam Page (footballer)
Sam Terry Page (born 30 October 1987 in Croydon) is an English footballer, currently playing for.
Sam Terry Page (born 30 October 1987 in Croydon) is an English footballer, currently playing for.
Sam Taylor-Wood
Samantha "Sam" Taylor-Wood OBE, born Samantha Taylor, is an English filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist.
Samantha "Sam" Taylor-Wood OBE, born Samantha Taylor, is an English filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (15 August 1875 – 1 September 1912) was an English composer who achieved such success that he was once called the "African Mahler".
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (15 August 1875 – 1 September 1912) was an English composer who achieved such success that he was once called the "African Mahler".
Sandy Green
Sandy Green (born 18 June 1987), known professionally as Sandy, is a English singer and songwriter from Croydon, Surrey.
Sandy Green (born 18 June 1987), known professionally as Sandy, is a English singer and songwriter from Croydon, Surrey.
Sarah Clarke (cricketer)
Sarah Louise Clarke (b. 28 March 1982, Croydon, Surrey, England, United Kingdom) is a cricketer who played 6 one day internationals for the England women's cricket team from her debut against Sc...
Sarah Louise Clarke (b. 28 March 1982, Croydon, Surrey, England, United Kingdom) is a cricketer who played 6 one day internationals for the England women's cricket team from her debut against Sc...
Sean Scannell
Sean Scannell (born 17 September 1990, in Croydon, London) is an Irish association football player who currently plays for Crystal Palace.
Sean Scannell (born 17 September 1990, in Croydon, London) is an Irish association football player who currently plays for Crystal Palace.
Simon Osborn
Simon Osborn (born 19 January 1972) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kent League side Erith & Belvedere.
Simon Osborn (born 19 January 1972) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kent League side Erith & Belvedere.
Sir Edward Greaves, 1st Baronet
Sir Edward Greaves, M.D. (1608-1680), was an English physician.
Sir Edward Greaves, M.D. (1608-1680), was an English physician.
Sophie Wilcox
Sophie Elizabeth Wilcox (born 2 January 1975 in Croydon, Surrey) is a British actress who is most notable for appearing in the BBC miniseries adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia as Lucy Peven...
Sophie Elizabeth Wilcox (born 2 January 1975 in Croydon, Surrey) is a British actress who is most notable for appearing in the BBC miniseries adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia as Lucy Peven...
Steffan Hughes
Steffan Hughes is an English born Welsh rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s, playing at representative level for Wales, and at club level for London Broncos in 1999's Super League IV,...
Steffan Hughes is an English born Welsh rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s, playing at representative level for Wales, and at club level for London Broncos in 1999's Super League IV,...
Steve Kember
Stephen Dennis "Steve" Kember is a former footballer who played in the centre of midfield during his career, before going into management.
Stephen Dennis "Steve" Kember is a former footballer who played in the centre of midfield during his career, before going into management.
Steve Moran
Stephen James "Steve" Moran, (born Croydon 10 January 1961) was a pacy mobile striker who was one of the stars for Southampton during the mid 1980s.
Stephen James "Steve" Moran, (born Croydon 10 January 1961) was a pacy mobile striker who was one of the stars for Southampton during the mid 1980s.
Steve Wilson (presenter)
Steve Wilson (born 19 September 1974 in Croydon, Surrey), is a British television presenter, best known for presenting CBBC and Live & Kicking in the late 1990s/early 2000s.
Steve Wilson (born 19 September 1974 in Croydon, Surrey), is a British television presenter, best known for presenting CBBC and Live & Kicking in the late 1990s/early 2000s.
Susanna Reid
Susanna Reid is an English journalist and presenter, best known for presenting BBC Breakfast.
Susanna Reid is an English journalist and presenter, best known for presenting BBC Breakfast.
Tana Ramsay
Tana Ramsay is a British author of bestselling books on cookery and a TV broadcaster.
Tana Ramsay is a British author of bestselling books on cookery and a TV broadcaster.
Teddy Bateup
Edwin (Teddy) Bateup (16 May 1881 – 29 April 1939) was an English footballer.
Edwin (Teddy) Bateup (16 May 1881 – 29 April 1939) was an English footballer.
Thomas Frost (Radical)
Thomas Frost (16 December 1821 – 16 July 1908) was an English radical writer, journalist, printer and Chartist.
Thomas Frost (16 December 1821 – 16 July 1908) was an English radical writer, journalist, printer and Chartist.
Thomas Hunter (psychologist)
Sir Thomas Alexander Hunter KBE (28 February 1876 - 20 April 1953) was an Anglo-New Zealand psychologist.
Sir Thomas Alexander Hunter KBE (28 February 1876 - 20 April 1953) was an Anglo-New Zealand psychologist.
Tommy Hall (cyclist)
William Thomas Hall, better known as Tommy Hall, (born October–December 1887 – 26 April 1949) was an English professional track racing cyclist.
William Thomas Hall, better known as Tommy Hall, (born October–December 1887 – 26 April 1949) was an English professional track racing cyclist.
Tracey Emin
Tracey Karima Emin RA is a British artist of English, British Romani and Turkish Cypriot origin.
Tracey Karima Emin RA is a British artist of English, British Romani and Turkish Cypriot origin.
Walter Gates (civil servant)
Walter George Gates CB (c.1860 – November 1936) was a British civil servant who served for his entire career with the General Post Office.
Walter George Gates CB (c.1860 – November 1936) was a British civil servant who served for his entire career with the General Post Office.
Walter McBride
Walter Nelson McBride (27 November 1904 – 30 January 1974) was an English cricketer.
Walter Nelson McBride (27 November 1904 – 30 January 1974) was an English cricketer.
Wilfred Backhouse Alexander
Wilfred Backhouse Alexander (4 February 1885 – 8 December 1965) was an English ornithologist and entomologist.
Wilfred Backhouse Alexander (4 February 1885 – 8 December 1965) was an English ornithologist and entomologist.
William Cave (rugby player)
William Thomas Charles Cave (24 November 1882 – ?) was an English international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cambridge and Blackheath.
William Thomas Charles Cave (24 November 1882 – ?) was an English international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cambridge and Blackheath.
William Cave (rugby union)
William Thomas Charles Cave (24 November 1882 – ?) was an English international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cambridge and Blackheath.
William Thomas Charles Cave (24 November 1882 – ?) was an English international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cambridge and Blackheath.
Wizz Jones
Raymond Ronald Jones (25 April 1939, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey) better-known as Wizz Jones is an English acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Raymond Ronald Jones (25 April 1939, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey) better-known as Wizz Jones is an English acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter.
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