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Adam Johnson (footballer)
Adam Johnson is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Manchester City as a winger.
Adam Johnson is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Manchester City as a winger.
Alan Brien
Alan Brien (12 March 1925 – 23 May 2008) was a British journalist best known for his novel Lenin.
Alan Brien (12 March 1925 – 23 May 2008) was a British journalist best known for his novel Lenin.
Alan Browning
Alan Browning was an English film and television actor, born in Sunderland, County Durham.
Alan Browning was an English film and television actor, born in Sunderland, County Durham.
Alan Kennedy
Alan Phillip Kennedy is a former footballer who played for Liverpool during their halcyon days in the late 1970s and early 1980s and had a knack of scoring in major cup finals.
Alan Phillip Kennedy is a former footballer who played for Liverpool during their halcyon days in the late 1970s and early 1980s and had a knack of scoring in major cup finals.
Alan Parnaby
Alan Herring Parnaby OBE was an English cricketer and British Army officer.
Alan Herring Parnaby OBE was an English cricketer and British Army officer.
Alan Temperley
Alan Temperley is a British author.
Alan Temperley is a British author.
Alf Common
Alf Common (25 May 1880 in Millfield – 3 April 1946 in Darlington) was an English footballer who played at inside forward or centre forward.
Alf Common (25 May 1880 in Millfield – 3 April 1946 in Darlington) was an English footballer who played at inside forward or centre forward.
Alf Young
Alfred "Alf" Young was a professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town between 1927 and 1945.
Alfred "Alf" Young was a professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town between 1927 and 1945.
Allenby Chilton
Allenby C. Chilton (16 September 1918 – 15 June 1996) was an English football player.
Allenby C. Chilton (16 September 1918 – 15 June 1996) was an English football player.
Andrew Common
Sir (Lawrence) Andrew Common, DSO, DL (31 March 1899 – 6 April 1953) was a British shipping director.
Sir (Lawrence) Andrew Common, DSO, DL (31 March 1899 – 6 April 1953) was a British shipping director.
Andrew Roseberry
Andrew Roseberry (born 2 April 1971) is a former English cricketer.
Andrew Roseberry (born 2 April 1971) is a former English cricketer.
Arthur Andrews (footballer)
Arthur Andrews (born 12 January 1903 in Sunderland, England, died 1971 in Sunderland) was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a defender.
Arthur Andrews (born 12 January 1903 in Sunderland, England, died 1971 in Sunderland) was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a defender.
Arthur Metcalf
Arthur Metcalf (April 8, 1889 in Sunderland – February 9, 1936) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Arthur Metcalf (April 8, 1889 in Sunderland – February 9, 1936) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.
Bede
Bede, also referred to as Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede, was an English monk at the Northumbrian monastery of Saint Peter at Monkwearmouth and of its companion monastery, Saint Pa...
Bede, also referred to as Saint Bede or the Venerable Bede, was an English monk at the Northumbrian monastery of Saint Peter at Monkwearmouth and of its companion monastery, Saint Pa...
Ben Raine
Benjamin Alexander Raine is an English cricketer.
Benjamin Alexander Raine is an English cricketer.
Berwick Kaler
Berwick Kaler (born 1947) is a British actor most famous for playing the dame in York Theatre Royal's annual pantomime, which he also writes and directs.
Berwick Kaler (born 1947) is a British actor most famous for playing the dame in York Theatre Royal's annual pantomime, which he also writes and directs.
Bill Atkinson (footballer)
William Atkinson (born 21 December 1944) was an English professional footballer, playing as a winger.
William Atkinson (born 21 December 1944) was an English professional footballer, playing as a winger.
Bill Etherington
William "Bill" Etherington (born 17 July 1941) is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Sunderland North from 1992 to 2010.
William "Bill" Etherington (born 17 July 1941) is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Sunderland North from 1992 to 2010.
Bill Johnson (cricketer)
William 'Bill' Johnson is a former English cricketer.
William 'Bill' Johnson is a former English cricketer.
Billy "Uke" Scott
Billy "Uke" Scott (12 March 1923 – 23 November 2004) was a British music hall star, who inspired three generations of ukulele players, composing, singing and writing a "teach-yourself" uku...
Billy "Uke" Scott (12 March 1923 – 23 November 2004) was a British music hall star, who inspired three generations of ukulele players, composing, singing and writing a "teach-yourself" uku...
Billy Down
William "Billy" Down (22 January 1898–1977) was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
William "Billy" Down (22 January 1898–1977) was an English professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Billy Hardy
Billy Hardy is a former bantamweight and featherweight boxer champion.
Billy Hardy is a former bantamweight and featherweight boxer champion.
Bob Willis
Robert George Dylan Willis MBE (born Robert George Willis on 30 May 1949), known as Bob Willis, is a former English cricketer who played for Surrey, Warwickshire, Northern Transvaal ...
Robert George Dylan Willis MBE (born Robert George Willis on 30 May 1949), known as Bob Willis, is a former English cricketer who played for Surrey, Warwickshire, Northern Transvaal ...
Bobby Gurney
Bobby Gurney (13 October 1907 - 14 April 1994) was a football forward who is the highest goal scorer in the history of his only senior club as a player, Sunderland.
Bobby Gurney (13 October 1907 - 14 April 1994) was a football forward who is the highest goal scorer in the history of his only senior club as a player, Sunderland.
Bobby Knoxall
Robert McKenna MBE (24 December 1933–20 July 2009) was an English comedian, better known by his stage name Bobby Knoxall.
Robert McKenna MBE (24 December 1933–20 July 2009) was an English comedian, better known by his stage name Bobby Knoxall.
Bobby Thompson (comedian)
Robert Michael "Bobby" Thompson (18 November 1911 – 16 April 1988) was a stand-up comedian, actor and entertainer from Penshaw on Wearside.
Robert Michael "Bobby" Thompson (18 November 1911 – 16 April 1988) was a stand-up comedian, actor and entertainer from Penshaw on Wearside.
Brooks Mileson
Brooks John Joseph Mileson was an English businessman and the former owner of Scottish football club Gretna as well as being a philanthropist to 70 non-league clubs.
Brooks John Joseph Mileson was an English businessman and the former owner of Scottish football club Gretna as well as being a philanthropist to 70 non-league clubs.
C. W. Alcock
Charles William Alcock (2 December 1842 – 26 February 1907) was an influential English sportsman and administrator.
Charles William Alcock (2 December 1842 – 26 February 1907) was an influential English sportsman and administrator.
Carl Jones (footballer)
Carl Michael Jones is an English footballer and currently plays for Blyth Spartans.
Carl Michael Jones is an English footballer and currently plays for Blyth Spartans.
Catherine Jacob (journalist)
Catherine Jacob (born 1976, Sunderland, England, UK) is a news correspondent for the British television network Sky News, having previously worked for both ITV News and Five News.
Catherine Jacob (born 1976, Sunderland, England, UK) is a news correspondent for the British television network Sky News, having previously worked for both ITV News and Five News.
Charlie Hafekost
Charles Henry "Charlie" Hafekost (22 March 1890 – 1967) was an English professional footballer during the early years of the twentieth century.
Charles Henry "Charlie" Hafekost (22 March 1890 – 1967) was an English professional footballer during the early years of the twentieth century.
Chris Porter (footballer born 1979)
Christopher Ian "Chris" Porter (born 10 November 1979) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Christopher Ian "Chris" Porter (born 10 November 1979) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Chris Rushworth
Christopher Rushworth is an English cricketer.
Christopher Rushworth is an English cricketer.
Christine Norden
Christine Norden (28 December 1924 - 21 September 1988) was a British actress.
Christine Norden (28 December 1924 - 21 September 1988) was a British actress.
Clarkson Frederick Stanfield
Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (3 December 1793 – 18 May 1867) was a prominent English marine painter; he is often though inaccurately called William Clarkson Stanfield.
Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (3 December 1793 – 18 May 1867) was a prominent English marine painter; he is often though inaccurately called William Clarkson Stanfield.
Claudia Colling (Child Actor)
Claudia Colling is an English child actor from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear best known for playing Rosie Kettle in the first series of the CBBC drama series Tracy Beaker Returns.
Claudia Colling is an English child actor from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear best known for playing Rosie Kettle in the first series of the CBBC drama series Tracy Beaker Returns.
Corey Barnes
Corey Barnes is an English professional footballer who is unattached, he plays as a midfielder.
Corey Barnes is an English professional footballer who is unattached, he plays as a midfielder.
Crosby Henderson
Crosby Gray Henderson (12 May 1885 – 27 April 1970) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town and Birmingham.
Crosby Gray Henderson (12 May 1885 – 27 April 1970) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town and Birmingham.
Cuthbert Coundon
Cuthbert Coundon (4 April 1905 – 18 December 1978) was an English footballer who played at outside-right in the 1920s, for Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Cuthbert Coundon (4 April 1905 – 18 December 1978) was an English footballer who played at outside-right in the 1920s, for Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dan Smith (footballer born 1986)
Daniel "Dan" Smith (born 5 October 1986) is an English footballer.
Daniel "Dan" Smith (born 5 October 1986) is an English footballer.
Daniel Shurben
Daniel Graeme Shurben is an English cricketer.
Daniel Graeme Shurben is an English cricketer.
David A. Stewart
David Allan Stewart, often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics.
David Allan Stewart, often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics.
David Borthwick (cricketer)
David Borthwick is a former English cricketer.
David Borthwick is a former English cricketer.
David Daiches
David Daiches was a Scottish literary historian and literary critic, scholar and writer.
David Daiches was a Scottish literary historian and literary critic, scholar and writer.
David Dolan
David Dolan is a British professional boxer who has competed at both heavyweight and cruiserweight.
David Dolan is a British professional boxer who has competed at both heavyweight and cruiserweight.
David Holden
David Holden (1924–1977) was a writer, journalist, and broadcaster, best known as a journalist specialising in Middle-Eastern affairs, who was murdered in Cairo.
David Holden (1924–1977) was a writer, journalist, and broadcaster, best known as a journalist specialising in Middle-Eastern affairs, who was murdered in Cairo.
David John Dodds
David John Dodds (born in 1930 in Sunderland, County Durham, in North East England) is a retired marathoner and jockey.
David John Dodds (born in 1930 in Sunderland, County Durham, in North East England) is a retired marathoner and jockey.
David Parfitt
David Parfitt (born 8 July 1958, Sunderland) is a film producer and actor.
David Parfitt (born 8 July 1958, Sunderland) is a film producer and actor.
David Rush
David Rush is an English former footballer.
David Rush is an English former footballer.
David W. Atkinson
David William Atkinson is a Canadian academic and President of Grant MacEwan University.
David William Atkinson is a Canadian academic and President of Grant MacEwan University.
David Wheatley (director)
David Wheatley (20 December 1949 – 5 April 2009) was a British film and television director.
David Wheatley (20 December 1949 – 5 April 2009) was a British film and television director.
Death of Keith Blakelock
The death of PC Keith Blakelock, an officer with the London Metropolitan Police, occurred on 6 October 1985 during rioting on the Broadwater Farm housing estate in Tottenham, north London.
The death of PC Keith Blakelock, an officer with the London Metropolitan Police, occurred on 6 October 1985 during rioting on the Broadwater Farm housing estate in Tottenham, north London.
Denise Robertson
Denise Robertson MBE (born Margaret Denise Broderick in 1932, in Sunderland, England) is a writer and television broadcaster in the United Kingdom.
Denise Robertson MBE (born Margaret Denise Broderick in 1932, in Sunderland, England) is a writer and television broadcaster in the United Kingdom.
Denny Ingram
Denny Ingram is an English footballer, currently playing for Scarborough Athletic.
Denny Ingram is an English footballer, currently playing for Scarborough Athletic.
Dianne Oxberry
Dianne Oxberry is an English broadcaster and meteorologist, best known as a weather presenter for the BBC regional news programme North West Tonight.
Dianne Oxberry is an English broadcaster and meteorologist, best known as a weather presenter for the BBC regional news programme North West Tonight.
Dick Mulvaney
Richard Mulvaney, is an English footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League.
Richard Mulvaney, is an English footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League.
Don Airey
Donald Airey has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, succeeding Jon Lord.
Donald Airey has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, succeeding Jon Lord.
Don Nicholl
Donald "Don" Nicholl was an English-American screenwriter and producer.
Donald "Don" Nicholl was an English-American screenwriter and producer.
Edward Gregson
Edward Gregson is an English composer of international standing, whose music has been performed, broadcast, and recorded worldwide.
Edward Gregson is an English composer of international standing, whose music has been performed, broadcast, and recorded worldwide.
Edward Temperley Gourley
Sir Edward Temperley Gourley, VD (1826–1902) was a coal fitter, shipowner and politician born in Sunderland, England.
Sir Edward Temperley Gourley, VD (1826–1902) was a coal fitter, shipowner and politician born in Sunderland, England.
Ernest Vaux
Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest Vaux, CMG, DSO, VD, DL (5 March 1865 – 21 November 1925) was a British Army officer.
Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest Vaux, CMG, DSO, VD, DL (5 March 1865 – 21 November 1925) was a British Army officer.
Ernie Forrest
Ernest Forrest (born 19 February 1919 in Sunderland, County Durham, England), is an English footballer who played as a right half in the Football League.
Ernest Forrest (born 19 February 1919 in Sunderland, County Durham, England), is an English footballer who played as a right half in the Football League.
Ernie Lotinga
Ernie Lotinga was a British comedian and film actor.
Ernie Lotinga was a British comedian and film actor.
Ernie Taylor
Ernest "Ernie" Taylor (2 September 1925 — 9 April 1985) was a footballer who played for four clubs in a 19-year professional career.
Ernest "Ernie" Taylor (2 September 1925 — 9 April 1985) was a footballer who played for four clubs in a 19-year professional career.
Eve Gallagher
Eve Gallagher is an English singer from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear associated with the house music scene.
Eve Gallagher is an English singer from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear associated with the house music scene.
Frank Cornan
Francis "Frank" Cornan (5 May 1880 – 31 May 1971) was an English professional footballer born in Sunderland, who played as an inside left or left half.
Francis "Frank" Cornan (5 May 1880 – 31 May 1971) was an English professional footballer born in Sunderland, who played as an inside left or left half.
Frank Lumsden
Francis L. "Frank" Lumsden was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town, Queens Park Rangers and Burnley.
Francis L. "Frank" Lumsden was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town, Queens Park Rangers and Burnley.
Frank Walter Goldstone
Sir Frank Walter Goldstone was a British teacher, trade unionist and politician.
Sir Frank Walter Goldstone was a British teacher, trade unionist and politician.
Frank Wilson (politician)
Frank Wilson, CMG (12 May 1859 – 7 December 1918), was the ninth Premier of Western Australia, serving on two separate occasions.
Frank Wilson, CMG (12 May 1859 – 7 December 1918), was the ninth Premier of Western Australia, serving on two separate occasions.
Frankie Stubbs
Frankie NW Stubbs is a British singer-songwriter best known for his work with punk-band Leatherface, who has also produced records for many noted underground groups.
Frankie NW Stubbs is a British singer-songwriter best known for his work with punk-band Leatherface, who has also produced records for many noted underground groups.
Garry Shewan
Garry Shewan is a British police officer is the Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police.
Garry Shewan is a British police officer is the Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police.
Gary Coatsworth
Gary Coatsworth is an English former footballer who played for, amongst other clubs, Leicester City, for whom he played in the 1994 Football League First Division play-off Final victory over Der...
Gary Coatsworth is an English former footballer who played for, amongst other clubs, Leicester City, for whom he played in the 1994 Football League First Division play-off Final victory over Der...
Gary Porter (footballer)
Gary Michael Porter is a former footballer who played either as a left-back or a midfielder.
Gary Michael Porter is a former footballer who played either as a left-back or a midfielder.
Gary Scott (cricketer)
Gary Michael Scott (born 21 July 1984 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear) is an English cricketer.
Gary Michael Scott (born 21 July 1984 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear) is an English cricketer.
George Allan Maling
Captain George Allan Maling VC (6 October 1888 – 9 July 1929) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy ...
Captain George Allan Maling VC (6 October 1888 – 9 July 1929) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy ...
George Anderson (footballer born 1881)
George Edward Anderson (1881 – after 1912) was an English professional footballer born in Sunderland who played as an outside left.
George Edward Anderson (1881 – after 1912) was an English professional footballer born in Sunderland who played as an outside left.
George Bellamy
George Bellamy (born 8 October 1941, in Sunderland), England, is an English musician and was the rhythm guitarist from The Tornados; and is the father of Matthew Bellamy, frontman of British roc...
George Bellamy (born 8 October 1941, in Sunderland), England, is an English musician and was the rhythm guitarist from The Tornados; and is the father of Matthew Bellamy, frontman of British roc...
George Bellamy (musician)
George Bellamy (born 10 August 1941, in Sunderland, England) is an English musician and former rhythm guitarist for The Tornados.
George Bellamy (born 10 August 1941, in Sunderland, England) is an English musician and former rhythm guitarist for The Tornados.
George Burton Hunter
Sir George Burton Hunter, KBE (19 December 1845 – 21 January 1937) was a British shipbuilder based on Tyneside.
Sir George Burton Hunter, KBE (19 December 1845 – 21 January 1937) was a British shipbuilder based on Tyneside.
George Crawford (footballer)
Georgw William Crawford (10 December 1905–1975) was an English professional association football player of the 1920s.
Georgw William Crawford (10 December 1905–1975) was an English professional association football player of the 1920s.
George Hannah (footballer born 1914)
George Lamb Hannah (born 25 September 1914) is an English former footballer.
George Lamb Hannah (born 25 September 1914) is an English former footballer.
George Lilburne
George Lilburne (c1585 - 23 August 1666) was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1654.
George Lilburne (c1585 - 23 August 1666) was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1654.
George Samuel Sewell
George Samuel Sewell GM and bar was one of the first recipients of the George Medal and was the first civilian to be awarded a bar to the GM.
George Samuel Sewell GM and bar was one of the first recipients of the George Medal and was the first civilian to be awarded a bar to the GM.
Gerry Kelly (footballer)
Gerard Michael "Gerry" Kelly (18 September 1908 – 1983) was an English footballer.
Gerard Michael "Gerry" Kelly (18 September 1908 – 1983) was an English footballer.
Gibb McLaughlin
Gibb McLaughlin was an English film actor.
Gibb McLaughlin was an English film actor.
Gilbert Glidden
Gilbert Swinburne Glidden (15 December 1915 – October 1988) was an English footballer.
Gilbert Swinburne Glidden (15 December 1915 – October 1988) was an English footballer.
Gina McKee
Georgina "Gina" McKee is an English actor known for her television roles in Our Friends in the North, The Lost Prince and The Forsyte Saga; and her portrayal of Bella in the film N...
Georgina "Gina" McKee is an English actor known for her television roles in Our Friends in the North, The Lost Prince and The Forsyte Saga; and her portrayal of Bella in the film N...
Gordon Bradley
Gordon Bradley was an English-American football midfielder born and raised on Wearside who played several seasons with lower division English clubs before moving to play in Canada at the age of 30.
Gordon Bradley was an English-American football midfielder born and raised on Wearside who played several seasons with lower division English clubs before moving to play in Canada at the age of 30.
Gordon Clayton (footballer born 1910)
James Gordon Thomas Clayton (9 July 1910 – 1976) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Burnley.
James Gordon Thomas Clayton (9 July 1910 – 1976) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Burnley.
Graeme Bridge
Graeme Bridge was an English cricketer.
Graeme Bridge was an English cricketer.
Graham Bassett
Graham Raymond Bassett (born 6 October 1964) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Graham Raymond Bassett (born 6 October 1964) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Graham Wallas
Graham Wallas was an English socialist, social psychologist, educationalist, a leader of the Fabian Society and a co-founder of the London School of Economics.
Graham Wallas was an English socialist, social psychologist, educationalist, a leader of the Fabian Society and a co-founder of the London School of Economics.
Grant Brown
Grant Ashley Brown (born 19 November 1969 in Sunderland, England) is an English former footballer.
Grant Ashley Brown (born 19 November 1969 in Sunderland, England) is an English former footballer.
Harry Bell (footballer born 1924)
Henry Davey "Harry" Bell (born 14 October 1924) is an English former professional footballer, born in Castletown, County Durham, who made more than 400 appearances in the Football League playing...
Henry Davey "Harry" Bell (born 14 October 1924) is an English former professional footballer, born in Castletown, County Durham, who made more than 400 appearances in the Football League playing...
Harry Hepple
Harry Hepple is an English actor.
Harry Hepple is an English actor.
Harry Oliver (footballer)
Henry Spoors "Harry" Oliver (16 February 1921 – 11 January 1994) was an English professional footballer.
Henry Spoors "Harry" Oliver (16 February 1921 – 11 January 1994) was an English professional footballer.
Harry Watts
Harry Watts (June 15, 1826 - April 23, 1913) was a Sunderland sailor and diver, who rescued over 40 people from drowning during his lifetime - and assisted in the rescue of another 120 people.
Harry Watts (June 15, 1826 - April 23, 1913) was a Sunderland sailor and diver, who rescued over 40 people from drowning during his lifetime - and assisted in the rescue of another 120 people.
Helen Aitchison
Francis Helen Aitchison (6 December 1881 – 26 May 1947) was a Sunderland-born tennis player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Francis Helen Aitchison (6 December 1881 – 26 May 1947) was a Sunderland-born tennis player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Henry Binns
Sir Henry Binns, KCMG (27 June 1837 - 6 June 1899) was Prime Minister of the Colony of Natal, South Africa from 5 October 1897 - 8 June 1899.
Sir Henry Binns, KCMG (27 June 1837 - 6 June 1899) was Prime Minister of the Colony of Natal, South Africa from 5 October 1897 - 8 June 1899.
Henry Cautley, 1st Baron Cautley
Henry Strother Cautley, 1st Baron Cautley KC (9 December 1863 – 21 September 1946), known as Sir Henry Cautley, Bt, from 1924 to 1936, was a British barrister, judge and Conservative polit...
Henry Strother Cautley, 1st Baron Cautley KC (9 December 1863 – 21 September 1946), known as Sir Henry Cautley, Bt, from 1924 to 1936, was a British barrister, judge and Conservative polit...
Henry Fowler, 1st Viscount Wolverhampton
Henry Hartley Fowler, 1st Viscount Wolverhampton PC (16 May 1830 – 25 February 1911), was a British solicitor and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 until 1908 wh...
Henry Hartley Fowler, 1st Viscount Wolverhampton PC (16 May 1830 – 25 February 1911), was a British solicitor and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 until 1908 wh...
Henry Havelock
Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, KCB was a British general who is particularly associated with India and his recapture of Cawnpore from rebels during Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, KCB was a British general who is particularly associated with India and his recapture of Cawnpore from rebels during Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Henry Herbert Reed
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the merchant ship, SS Cormount, w...
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the merchant ship, SS Cormount, w...
Herbert Reed (GC)
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC, known as Herbert Reed, of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the...
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC, known as Herbert Reed, of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the...
Howard Marshall (rugby player)
Dr. Howard Marshall OBE (20 December 1870 – 9 October 1929) was an English rugby union half-back who played club rugby for Blackheath and Richmond and was a member of the first official British ...
Dr. Howard Marshall OBE (20 December 1870 – 9 October 1929) was an English rugby union half-back who played club rugby for Blackheath and Richmond and was a member of the first official British ...
Howard Marshall (rugby union)
Dr. Howard Marshall OBE was an English rugby union half-back who played club rugby for Blackheath and Richmond and was a member of the first official British Isles tour in 1891.
Dr. Howard Marshall OBE was an English rugby union half-back who played club rugby for Blackheath and Richmond and was a member of the first official British Isles tour in 1891.
Ian Chandler
Ian Chandler (born March 20, 1968 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer.
Ian Chandler (born March 20, 1968 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer.
Ian Conn
Ian Edward Conn is a former English cricketer.
Ian Edward Conn is a former English cricketer.
Jack Crawford (sailor)
Jack Crawford was a sailor of the Royal Navy known as the "Hero of Camperdown.
Jack Crawford was a sailor of the Royal Navy known as the "Hero of Camperdown.
Jack Hogg
John "Jack" Hogg was an English footballer who played as a half-back for various clubs in the 1900s.
John "Jack" Hogg was an English footballer who played as a half-back for various clubs in the 1900s.
Jack Mew
John William "Jack" Mew (30 March 1889 – 16 January 1963), was an English football goalkeeper.
John William "Jack" Mew (30 March 1889 – 16 January 1963), was an English football goalkeeper.
James Baxter (actor)
James William Baxter is a young English stage and TV actor best known for his role as Jake Doland in the ITV soap Emmerdale, as well as parts in the play Scarborough and an appearance in...
James William Baxter is a young English stage and TV actor best known for his role as Jake Doland in the ITV soap Emmerdale, as well as parts in the play Scarborough and an appearance in...
James Bewick
James Bewick (21 December 1906 – 1979) was an English footballer.
James Bewick (21 December 1906 – 1979) was an English footballer.
James Bolam
James Christopher Bolam, MBE is a British actor, best known for his roles as Jack Ford in When the Boat Comes In, Trevor Chaplin in The Beiderbecke Trilogy, Terry Collier in The Likely...
James Christopher Bolam, MBE is a British actor, best known for his roles as Jack Ford in When the Boat Comes In, Trevor Chaplin in The Beiderbecke Trilogy, Terry Collier in The Likely...
James Dow
James Frazer Dow (27 March 1889 - 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town and Carlisle United.
James Frazer Dow (27 March 1889 - 1972) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town and Carlisle United.
James Herriot
James Herriot was the pen name of James Alfred Wight, OBE, FRCVS, also known as Alf Wight (3 October 1916 – 23 February 1995), a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used...
James Herriot was the pen name of James Alfred Wight, OBE, FRCVS, also known as Alf Wight (3 October 1916 – 23 February 1995), a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used...
James McFarlane
James Walter McFarlane (12 December 1920, Sunderland - 9 August 1999, Stody, Norfolk) was a scholar of European literature, author of The Oxford Ibsen, and founding Dean of the School of Eu...
James Walter McFarlane (12 December 1920, Sunderland - 9 August 1999, Stody, Norfolk) was a scholar of European literature, author of The Oxford Ibsen, and founding Dean of the School of Eu...
James Roland MacLaren
James Roland MacLaren was a British actor and playwright who was born on 10 June 1839 in Bonhill, Scotland, but spent most of his adult life in Sunderland, England.
James Roland MacLaren was a British actor and playwright who was born on 10 June 1839 in Bonhill, Scotland, but spent most of his adult life in Sunderland, England.
James Watson Corder
James Watson Corder (1867-1953) is a historian best remembered for documenting family history in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.
James Watson Corder (1867-1953) is a historian best remembered for documenting family history in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.
James Wood (footballer)
James William Wood (born 8 March 1893 in Sunderland) was a professional footballer, who played for South Shields, Huddersfield Town and Blackpool.
James William Wood (born 8 March 1893 in Sunderland) was a professional footballer, who played for South Shields, Huddersfield Town and Blackpool.
Jamie Clarke (footballer born 1982)
James William "Jamie" Clarke (born 18 September 1982) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder and defender for Conference North side Guiseley.
James William "Jamie" Clarke (born 18 September 1982) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder and defender for Conference North side Guiseley.
Jenny Taylor
Jenny Taylor (born 22 October 1955) is a cultural analysist and journalist and founder of Lapido Media, a consultancy specialising in religious literacy in world affairs.
Jenny Taylor (born 22 October 1955) is a cultural analysist and journalist and founder of Lapido Media, a consultancy specialising in religious literacy in world affairs.
Jill Scott (footballer)
Jill Louise Scott (born 2 February 1987) is an English female footballer.
Jill Louise Scott (born 2 February 1987) is an English female footballer.
Jimmy Daley
Jimmy Daley (born September 24, 1973) was an English cricketer.
Jimmy Daley (born September 24, 1973) was an English cricketer.
Jimmy Goodfellow
James "Jimmy" Goodfellow (born 16 September 1943 in Bishop Auckland) is a former English professional footballer and manager.
James "Jimmy" Goodfellow (born 16 September 1943 in Bishop Auckland) is a former English professional footballer and manager.
Jimmy Montgomery
Jimmy Montgomery (born 9 October 1943 in Southwick, Sunderland) is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Jimmy Montgomery (born 9 October 1943 in Southwick, Sunderland) is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
John Armstrong (bishop)
John Armstrong (22 August 1813–1856) was a Church of England clergyman and bishop of Grahamstown.
John Armstrong (22 August 1813–1856) was a Church of England clergyman and bishop of Grahamstown.
John Emery (English actor)
John Emery, was an English actor.
John Emery, was an English actor.
John G. Milburn
John G. Milburn (December 14, 1851 – August 11, 1930) was a prominent lawyer in Buffalo, New York and New York City, a president of the New York City Bar Association, and a partner at the law fi...
John G. Milburn (December 14, 1851 – August 11, 1930) was a prominent lawyer in Buffalo, New York and New York City, a president of the New York City Bar Association, and a partner at the law fi...
John Glassford (cricketer)
John Glassford is a former English cricketer.
John Glassford is a former English cricketer.
John Lilburne
John Lilburne, also known as Freeborn John, was an English political Leveller before, during and after English Civil Wars 1642-1650.
John Lilburne, also known as Freeborn John, was an English political Leveller before, during and after English Civil Wars 1642-1650.
John Oliver (footballer)
John Sidney Oliver was an English professional footballer born in Southwick, Sunderland, who played as a fullback.
John Sidney Oliver was an English professional footballer born in Southwick, Sunderland, who played as a fullback.
John Priestman
Sir John Priestman, 1st Baronet (22 March 1855 – 5 August 1941) was a British shipbuilder and charitable benefactor.
Sir John Priestman, 1st Baronet (22 March 1855 – 5 August 1941) was a British shipbuilder and charitable benefactor.
John Warner (aviator)
Lieutenant John Weston Warner was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
Lieutenant John Weston Warner was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
Johnny Spuhler
John Oswald Spuhler (18 September 1917 – 7 January 2007) was an English professional footballer.
John Oswald Spuhler (18 September 1917 – 7 January 2007) was an English professional footballer.
Jonathan Weaver
Jonathan Weaver (born 20 January 1977 in Sunderland, England) is a British professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Coventry Blaze of the British Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
Jonathan Weaver (born 20 January 1977 in Sunderland, England) is a British professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Coventry Blaze of the British Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
Jonathan Weaver (ice hockey)
Jonathan Weaver is a British professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Nottingham Panthers of the British Elite Ice Hockey League.
Jonathan Weaver is a British professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Nottingham Panthers of the British Elite Ice Hockey League.
Jonathan Wilson (journalist/author)
Jonathan Wilson is a British sports journalist and author who writes for a number of publications including the Guardian, the Independent and Sports Illustrated.
Jonathan Wilson is a British sports journalist and author who writes for a number of publications including the Guardian, the Independent and Sports Illustrated.
Jonathan Wilson (writer)
Jonathan Wilson is a British sports journalist and author who writes for a number of publications, including the Guardian, the Independent and Sports Illustrated.
Jonathan Wilson is a British sports journalist and author who writes for a number of publications, including the Guardian, the Independent and Sports Illustrated.
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Brian Henderson is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team as a midfielder.
Jordan Brian Henderson is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team as a midfielder.
Joseph Foster (genealogist)
Joseph Foster (9 March 1844 – 29 July 1905) was an English genealogist whose transcriptions of records held by the Inns of Court and Oxford University are still important historical resources.
Joseph Foster (9 March 1844 – 29 July 1905) was an English genealogist whose transcriptions of records held by the Inns of Court and Oxford University are still important historical resources.
Joseph Havelock Wilson
Joseph Havelock Wilson was a trade union leader, Liberal Party politician, and campaigner for the rights of merchant seamen.
Joseph Havelock Wilson was a trade union leader, Liberal Party politician, and campaigner for the rights of merchant seamen.
Joseph Swan
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan was a British physicist and chemist, most famous for the invention of the incandescent light bulb before its independent invention by the American Thomas Edison.
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan was a British physicist and chemist, most famous for the invention of the incandescent light bulb before its independent invention by the American Thomas Edison.
Kate Adie
Kathryn "Kate" Adie, OBE, is a British journalist.
Kathryn "Kate" Adie, OBE, is a British journalist.
Kevin Dillon (footballer)
Kevin Paul Dillon is an English former professional footballer born in Sunderland.
Kevin Paul Dillon is an English former professional footballer born in Sunderland.
Kevin Jobling
Kevin Jobling (born 1 January 1968 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Leicester City, Grimsby Town and Shrewsbury Town, and in non-...
Kevin Jobling (born 1 January 1968 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Leicester City, Grimsby Town and Shrewsbury Town, and in non-...
Kevin Young (footballer)
Kevin Young (born 12 August 1961) is an English former footballer.
Kevin Young (born 12 August 1961) is an English former footballer.
Lauren Laverne
Lauren Cecilia Fisher, known professionally as Lauren Laverne, is a British radio DJ, television presenter, author and singer.
Lauren Cecilia Fisher, known professionally as Lauren Laverne, is a British radio DJ, television presenter, author and singer.
Lauren Mote
Lauren Mote (born 1997) is a British child actress who has a starring role in the Disney direct to DVD film Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.
Lauren Mote (born 1997) is a British child actress who has a starring role in the Disney direct to DVD film Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.
Lee Makel
Lee Robert Makel is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cowdenbeath.
Lee Robert Makel is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cowdenbeath.
Lee Robinson (footballer)
Lee David Robinson (born 2 July 1986 in Sunderland) is an English professional footballer currently playing for Queen of the South.
Lee David Robinson (born 2 July 1986 in Sunderland) is an English professional footballer currently playing for Queen of the South.
Lee Rushworth
Lee Joseph Rushworth (born 18 June 1982) is an English cricketer.
Lee Joseph Rushworth (born 18 June 1982) is an English cricketer.
Live!Girls! present Dogtown
Live! Girls! Present Dogtown is a comedy series shown on BBC Three.
Live! Girls! Present Dogtown is a comedy series shown on BBC Three.
Luke Evans (cricketer)
Luke Evans (born 26 April 1987, Sunderland) is an English professional cricketer currently playing for Durham.
Luke Evans (born 26 April 1987, Sunderland) is an English professional cricketer currently playing for Durham.
Luke Thompson (politician)
Sir Luke Thompson was a British coal merchant and Conservative politician.
Sir Luke Thompson was a British coal merchant and Conservative politician.
Madeleine Moon
Madeleine Moon (born 27 March 1950) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bridgend since 2005, succeeding Win Griffiths, who retired from politics.
Madeleine Moon (born 27 March 1950) is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bridgend since 2005, succeeding Win Griffiths, who retired from politics.
Malcolm Briggs
Malcolm D. Briggs (born 14 September 1961) is an English former professional footballer born in Sunderland who played in the Football League for Birmingham City.
Malcolm D. Briggs (born 14 September 1961) is an English former professional footballer born in Sunderland who played in the Football League for Birmingham City.
Malcolm Terris
Malcolm Terris (born 11 January 1941 in Sunderland) is a British actor.
Malcolm Terris (born 11 January 1941 in Sunderland) is a British actor.
Margaret Dryburgh
Margaret Dryburgh (1890-1945) was born in Sunderland, England and trained as a teacher.
Margaret Dryburgh (1890-1945) was born in Sunderland, England and trained as a teacher.
Marjorie Arnfield
Marjorie Helen Arnfield, MBE (25 November 1930 – 26 April 2001) was an English artist who specialised in both industrial and rural landscapes, painting in oil, acrylic and watercolour.
Marjorie Helen Arnfield, MBE (25 November 1930 – 26 April 2001) was an English artist who specialised in both industrial and rural landscapes, painting in oil, acrylic and watercolour.
Marjorie Thomas
Marjorie Gwendolen Thomas (5 June 1923 – 12 September 2008) was an English opera and oratorio singer for almost three decades.
Marjorie Gwendolen Thomas (5 June 1923 – 12 September 2008) was an English opera and oratorio singer for almost three decades.
Mark Brydon
Mark Errington Brydon (born 22 December 1960) is an English bassist, guitarist, composer, arranger, recording engineer, remix artist and producer best known as a member of the group Moloko.
Mark Errington Brydon (born 22 December 1960) is an English bassist, guitarist, composer, arranger, recording engineer, remix artist and producer best known as a member of the group Moloko.
Mark Hodgson
Mark Hodgson (19 November 1880–17 October 1967) was a British trade union leader.
Mark Hodgson (19 November 1880–17 October 1967) was a British trade union leader.
Mark Kilty
Mark Kilty (born 24 June 1981 in Sunderland, England) is a former English professional football defender who played 23 league games scoring 1 time in 5 years for Darlington between the years of ...
Mark Kilty (born 24 June 1981 in Sunderland, England) is a former English professional football defender who played 23 league games scoring 1 time in 5 years for Darlington between the years of ...
Mark Turner (cricketer)
Mark Turner (born October 23, 1984 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear) is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset.
Mark Turner (born October 23, 1984 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear) is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset.
Martin Smith (footballer)
Martin Geoffrey Smith (born 13 November 1974 in Sunderland, England) is a former professional footballer.
Martin Geoffrey Smith (born 13 November 1974 in Sunderland, England) is a former professional footballer.
Mary Ann Cotton
Mary Ann Cotton was an English woman convicted of murdering her children and believed to have murdered up to 21 people, mainly by arsenic poisoning.
Mary Ann Cotton was an English woman convicted of murdering her children and believed to have murdered up to 21 people, mainly by arsenic poisoning.
Mary Stewart
Mary Florence Elinor Stewart (née Rainbow; born 17 September 1916) is a popular English novelist, best known for her Merlin series, which straddles the boundary between the historical ...
Mary Florence Elinor Stewart (née Rainbow; born 17 September 1916) is a popular English novelist, best known for her Merlin series, which straddles the boundary between the historical ...
Mary Stewart (novelist)
Mary Florence Elinor Stewart (née Rainbow; born 17 September 1916) is a popular English novelist, best known for her Merlin series, which straddles the boundary between the historical ...
Mary Florence Elinor Stewart (née Rainbow; born 17 September 1916) is a popular English novelist, best known for her Merlin series, which straddles the boundary between the historical ...
Maurice Roëves
Maurice Roëves is a British actor, born in Sunderland, County Durham (now Tyne and Wear) on 19 March 1937.
Maurice Roëves is a British actor, born in Sunderland, County Durham (now Tyne and Wear) on 19 March 1937.
Melanie Hill
Melanie Hill is an English actress from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Melanie Hill is an English actress from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Michael Gray (footballer)
Michael Gray (born 3 August 1974), sometimes known as Micky Gray, is an English former footballer who mostly played at left back, or left wing.
Michael Gray (born 3 August 1974), sometimes known as Micky Gray, is an English former footballer who mostly played at left back, or left wing.
Michael Proctor
Michael Anthony Proctor (born 3 October 1980) is a former English footballer.
Michael Anthony Proctor (born 3 October 1980) is a former English footballer.
Michael Turns
Michael Turns is an English cricketer.
Michael Turns is an English cricketer.
Mick Grabham
Mick Grabham (born Michael Grabham, 22 January 1948, Sunderland, County Durham, England) played lead guitar for Procol Harum after the departure of Dave Ball, beginning with their album, '...
Mick Grabham (born Michael Grabham, 22 January 1948, Sunderland, County Durham, England) played lead guitar for Procol Harum after the departure of Dave Ball, beginning with their album, '...
Mick Jones (footballer born 1947)
Michael "Mick" Jones is a former footballer and is a coach who was recently employed by Queens Park Rangers as assistant manager to Neil Warnock.
Michael "Mick" Jones is a former footballer and is a coach who was recently employed by Queens Park Rangers as assistant manager to Neil Warnock.
Micky Hazard
Micky Hazard, sometimes spelled Mickey, (born 5 February 1960 in Sunderland) is a football Central Midfielder, currently playing for Dunton Green in the Sevenoaks and District Football League.
Micky Hazard, sometimes spelled Mickey, (born 5 February 1960 in Sunderland) is a football Central Midfielder, currently playing for Dunton Green in the Sevenoaks and District Football League.
Mike Elliott (entertainer)
Mike Elliott (born July 1946, Sunderland, North East England) is an entertainer: he has been an actor, stand-up comedian, television presenter and radio phone-in host.
Mike Elliott (born July 1946, Sunderland, North East England) is an entertainer: he has been an actor, stand-up comedian, television presenter and radio phone-in host.
Murder of Keith Blakelock
The murder of Keith Blakelock, an officer with the London Metropolitan Police, occurred on 6 October 1985 during rioting on the Broadwater Farm housing estate in Tottenham, north London.
The murder of Keith Blakelock, an officer with the London Metropolitan Police, occurred on 6 October 1985 during rioting on the Broadwater Farm housing estate in Tottenham, north London.
Murder of Pc Keith Blakelock
Pc Keith Henry Blakelock, QGM, was a police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service who was murdered during the Broadwater Farm riot in Tottenham in 1985.
Pc Keith Henry Blakelock, QGM, was a police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service who was murdered during the Broadwater Farm riot in Tottenham in 1985.
Nat Jackley
Nat Jackley (16 July 1909 — 17 September 1988) was an English comic actor starring in variety, film and pantomime from the late 1940s to the mid 1980s whose trademark rubber-neck dance, sk...
Nat Jackley (16 July 1909 — 17 September 1988) was an English comic actor starring in variety, film and pantomime from the late 1940s to the mid 1980s whose trademark rubber-neck dance, sk...
Ned Liddell
Edward "Ned" Liddell was an English football player, manager and scout.
Edward "Ned" Liddell was an English football player, manager and scout.
Neil Richardson (footballer)
Neil Thomas Richardson (born 3 March 1968) is an English former footballer who played as a centre back.
Neil Thomas Richardson (born 3 March 1968) is an English former footballer who played as a centre back.
Neville Thurlbeck
Neville Thurlbeck is a British journalist who worked for the tabloid newspaper News of the World for 21 years.
Neville Thurlbeck is a British journalist who worked for the tabloid newspaper News of the World for 21 years.
Nigel Clough
Nigel Howard Clough is an English former footballer and the current manager of Derby County.
Nigel Howard Clough is an English former footballer and the current manager of Derby County.
Norman Bell
Norman Bell (born 16 November 1955) is an English former footballer, born in Hylton Castle, Sunderland, who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers.
Norman Bell (born 16 November 1955) is an English former footballer, born in Hylton Castle, Sunderland, who played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers.
Norman Dennis
Norman Dennis (16 August 1929–13 November 2010) was a British sociologist.
Norman Dennis (16 August 1929–13 November 2010) was a British sociologist.
Patrick Meik
Patrick Meik (born? - died 1910) was an English engineer and part of a minor engineering dynasty.
Patrick Meik (born? - died 1910) was an English engineer and part of a minor engineering dynasty.
Paul Christie (cricketer)
Paul Christie is a former English cricketer.
Paul Christie is a former English cricketer.
Paul Dixon (ice hockey)
Paul Dixon is an ice hockey defenceman, player-coach; from Sunderland, England.
Paul Dixon is an ice hockey defenceman, player-coach; from Sunderland, England.
Paul Nixon (footballer)
Paul Nixon (born Sunderland, UK) is a former professional footballer who played for Bristol Rovers and represented New Zealand at international level.
Paul Nixon (born Sunderland, UK) is a former professional footballer who played for Bristol Rovers and represented New Zealand at international level.
Paul Robinson (footballer born November 1978)
Paul Derrick Robinson (born 20 November 1978) is an English footballer who plays for Didcot Town in the Southern Football League.
Paul Derrick Robinson (born 20 November 1978) is an English footballer who plays for Didcot Town in the Southern Football League.
Peet Coombes
Peet Coombes was the guitarist and vocalist with Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart in the two pre-Eurythmics bands, The Catch, who only released one single, "Borderline/Black Blood" before morphing ...
Peet Coombes was the guitarist and vocalist with Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart in the two pre-Eurythmics bands, The Catch, who only released one single, "Borderline/Black Blood" before morphing ...
Peter Birtwisle
Peter Cresswell Birtwisle was an English cricketer.
Peter Cresswell Birtwisle was an English cricketer.
Peter Gibbs
Peter Gibbs is a BBC Weather forecaster, who appears regularly on BBC News, BBC World News and BBC Radio, particularly BBC Radio Four.
Peter Gibbs is a BBC Weather forecaster, who appears regularly on BBC News, BBC World News and BBC Radio, particularly BBC Radio Four.
Peter Leng
General Sir Peter John Hall Leng, KCB, MBE, MC (9 May 1925 – 11 February 2009) was a British Army General & Master-General of the Ordnance (1981-1983) & Counter Terrorism Expert in Northern Ireland.
General Sir Peter John Hall Leng, KCB, MBE, MC (9 May 1925 – 11 February 2009) was a British Army General & Master-General of the Ordnance (1981-1983) & Counter Terrorism Expert in Northern Ireland.
Peter Quinn (footballer)
Peter Quinn (3 December 1892 — 1976) was an English footballer.
Peter Quinn (3 December 1892 — 1976) was an English footballer.
Peter Rowell
Peter Rowell is a English radio and television presenter.
Peter Rowell is a English radio and television presenter.
Peter Simpson (footballer born 1940)
Peter Wilson Simpson (born 21 September 1940) is an English former professional footballer.
Peter Wilson Simpson (born 21 September 1940) is an English former professional footballer.
Phil Mustard
Philip Mustard (born 8 October 1982 in Sunderland) is an English cricketer who plays for Durham and England.
Philip Mustard (born 8 October 1982 in Sunderland) is an English cricketer who plays for Durham and England.
Pop Robson
Bryan Stanley Robson, better known as Pop Robson is a former much-travelled footballer, playing for Newcastle United, West Ham United, Sunderland, Chelsea and Carlisle United as a centre f...
Bryan Stanley Robson, better known as Pop Robson is a former much-travelled footballer, playing for Newcastle United, West Ham United, Sunderland, Chelsea and Carlisle United as a centre f...
Raich Carter
Horatio Stratton "Raich" Carter (21 December 1913 – 9 October 1994) was one of the greatest English footballers of the pre-war era.
Horatio Stratton "Raich" Carter (21 December 1913 – 9 October 1994) was one of the greatest English footballers of the pre-war era.
Ralph Heskett
Ralph Heskett, C.Ss.R. (born 3 March 1953, Sunderland, England) is the Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar.
Ralph Heskett, C.Ss.R. (born 3 March 1953, Sunderland, England) is the Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar.
Ralph Rodgerson
Ralph Rodgerson (born 1893 in Sunderland) was a professional footballer who played for, amongst others, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United.
Ralph Rodgerson (born 1893 in Sunderland) was a professional footballer who played for, amongst others, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United.
Randolph Galloway
Randolph Galloway (22 December 1896 – 10 April 1964) was an English footballer and football manager.
Randolph Galloway (22 December 1896 – 10 April 1964) was an English footballer and football manager.
Red Alert (band)
Red Alert were а British punk/oi!-band, formed in Sunderland, England, in May 1979.
Red Alert were а British punk/oi!-band, formed in Sunderland, England, in May 1979.
Rhoda Willis
Rhoda Willis was a baby farmer convicted of murder.
Rhoda Willis was a baby farmer convicted of murder.
Richard Avery Hornsby
Captain Richard Avery Hornsby is an almost forgotten Sunderland hero from the 18th century.
Captain Richard Avery Hornsby is an almost forgotten Sunderland hero from the 18th century.
Richard Hodgson
Richard Hodgson (born October 1, 1979 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer.
Richard Hodgson (born October 1, 1979 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer.
Richard Smyth (cricketer, born 1951)
Richard Ian Smyth is a former English cricketer.
Richard Ian Smyth is a former English cricketer.
Rob Rackstraw
Robert "Rob" Rackstraw (born 31 October 1965 in Sunderland) is a British voice actor.
Robert "Rob" Rackstraw (born 31 October 1965 in Sunderland) is a British voice actor.
Robert Appleby Bartram (British Army officer)
Colonel Robert Appleby Bartram, MC, TD, DL (2 April 1894–1981) was a British soldier and shipbuilder.
Colonel Robert Appleby Bartram, MC, TD, DL (2 April 1894–1981) was a British soldier and shipbuilder.
Robert Appleby Bartram (shipbuilder)
Sir Robert Appleby Bartram, JP (23 April 1835 – 1925) was a British shipbuilder.
Sir Robert Appleby Bartram, JP (23 April 1835 – 1925) was a British shipbuilder.
Robert Carter (footballer)
Robert Carter was an English footballer, nicknamed "Toddler" because of his small stature.
Robert Carter was an English footballer, nicknamed "Toddler" because of his small stature.
Robert Easton (bass)
Robert Easton (8 June 1898, in Sunderland, England - 1987) was a British bass of the mid-twentieth century.
Robert Easton (8 June 1898, in Sunderland, England - 1987) was a British bass of the mid-twentieth century.
Robert Gledden
Robert John Gledden (26 December 1855 – 5 November 1927) was an English-born Australian surveyor and public benefactor.
Robert John Gledden (26 December 1855 – 5 November 1927) was an English-born Australian surveyor and public benefactor.
Robert Gray (bishop of Cape Town)
Robert Gray (3 October 1809 – 1 September 1872) was the first Anglican Bishop of Cape Town.
Robert Gray (3 October 1809 – 1 September 1872) was the first Anglican Bishop of Cape Town.
Robert Sherlaw Johnson
Robert Sherlaw Johnson (21 May 1932, in Sunderland, England – 3 November 2000), was a British composer, pianist and music scholar.
Robert Sherlaw Johnson (21 May 1932, in Sunderland, England – 3 November 2000), was a British composer, pianist and music scholar.
Robert Talbot (footballer)
Robert Curry Talbot (20 September 1908 – 1971) was an English professional association footballer who played as a full back.
Robert Curry Talbot (20 September 1908 – 1971) was an English professional association footballer who played as a full back.
Ronnie Brown (footballer)
Ronald E. "Ronnie" Brown (born 26 December 1944) is a retired English footballer who played for Blackpool, Plymouth Argyle and Bradford City.
Ronald E. "Ronnie" Brown (born 26 December 1944) is a retired English footballer who played for Blackpool, Plymouth Argyle and Bradford City.
Ronnie Robinson (footballer)
Ronald "Ronnie" Robinson (born 22 October 1966 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Leeds United A.F.C., Doncaster Rove...
Ronald "Ronnie" Robinson (born 22 October 1966 in Sunderland) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League for Leeds United A.F.C., Doncaster Rove...
Ross Millard
Ross Millard (22 July 1982 in Sunderland) is a guitarist and vocalist in UK act The Futureheads.
Ross Millard (22 July 1982 in Sunderland) is a guitarist and vocalist in UK act The Futureheads.
Russell Cowley
Russell Cowley is a British ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Coventry Blaze of the British Elite Ice Hockey League.
Russell Cowley is a British ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Coventry Blaze of the British Elite Ice Hockey League.
Ruth Clark
Ruth Clark (Woodcraft name: Minobi, meaning Glad Heart) (29 November 1899 – 2 October 1964) was the author of the first woodcraft book for girls and co-founder of the Kibbo Kift.
Ruth Clark (Woodcraft name: Minobi, meaning Glad Heart) (29 November 1899 – 2 October 1964) was the author of the first woodcraft book for girls and co-founder of the Kibbo Kift.
Ruth-Ann Boyle
Ruth-Ann Boyle (born 26 April 1970 in Sunderland) is an English pop music singer who became famous during the 1990s.
Ruth-Ann Boyle (born 26 April 1970 in Sunderland) is an English pop music singer who became famous during the 1990s.
Ryan Noble
Ryan Noble is an English footballer who currently plays for Hartlepool United, on loan from Sunderland, as a striker.
Ryan Noble is an English footballer who currently plays for Hartlepool United, on loan from Sunderland, as a striker.
Scott Borthwick
Scott Borthwick (born April 19, 1990) is an English cricketer.
Scott Borthwick (born April 19, 1990) is an English cricketer.
Sean Landless
Sean Landless (born 1986) is an English actor who plays the lead role in the 2001 film, Gabriel & Me.
Sean Landless (born 1986) is an English actor who plays the lead role in the 2001 film, Gabriel & Me.
Sep E. Scott
Septimus Edwin Scott, who signed his name Sep E. Scott, was a British painter, illustrator and comics artist.
Septimus Edwin Scott, who signed his name Sep E. Scott, was a British painter, illustrator and comics artist.
Septimus Edwin Scott
Septimus Edwin Scott, who signed his name Sep E. Scott, was a British painter, illustrator and comics artist.
Septimus Edwin Scott, who signed his name Sep E. Scott, was a British painter, illustrator and comics artist.
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 Frederick Mills, 1st Baronet
Sir Frederick Mills, 1st Baronet (23 April 1865–22 December 1953) was a British iron and steel manufacturer and Conservative Party politician.
Sir Frederick Mills, 1st Baronet (23 April 1865–22 December 1953) was a British iron and steel manufacturer and Conservative Party politician.
Stephen Halliday (footballer)
Stephen Halliday (born 3 May 1976 in Sunderland, England) is a retired English professional footballer who played his entire career as a striker.
Stephen Halliday (born 3 May 1976 in Sunderland, England) is a retired English professional footballer who played his entire career as a striker.
Steve Brodie (footballer)
Stephen Eric “Steve” Brodie (born 14 January 1973 in Sunderland, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Witton Albion.
Stephen Eric “Steve” Brodie (born 14 January 1973 in Sunderland, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Witton Albion.
Steve Carter (footballer born 1972)
Stephen George "Steve" Carter (born 13 April 1972) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Scarborough.
Stephen George "Steve" Carter (born 13 April 1972) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Scarborough.
Steve Howey (footballer)
Stephen Norman "Steve" Howey (born 26 October 1971 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear) is a former footballer who played for the England national team.
Stephen Norman "Steve" Howey (born 26 October 1971 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear) is a former footballer who played for the England national team.
Steven Grieveson
Steven John Grieveson (born 1970) is an English serial killer who was convicted on 28 February 1996 of the murders of three teenage boys in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear from 1993 to 1994.
Steven John Grieveson (born 1970) is an English serial killer who was convicted on 28 February 1996 of the murders of three teenage boys in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear from 1993 to 1994.
Ted Birnie
Edward Lawson 'Ted' Birnie (born 25 August 1878 in Sunderland–died December, 1935) was a professional footballer and manager.
Edward Lawson 'Ted' Birnie (born 25 August 1878 in Sunderland–died December, 1935) was a professional footballer and manager.
Theodore Doxford
Sir (William) Theodore Doxford, Kt, DL (1 February 1841 – 1 October 1916) was a British shipbuilder and politician.
Sir (William) Theodore Doxford, Kt, DL (1 February 1841 – 1 October 1916) was a British shipbuilder and politician.
Thomas Alderson
Thomas Hopper Alderson GC (15 September 1903 – 28 October 1965) was the first person to be directly awarded the George Cross shortly after its creation in 1940.
Thomas Hopper Alderson GC (15 September 1903 – 28 October 1965) was the first person to be directly awarded the George Cross shortly after its creation in 1940.
Thomas Glaholm
Thomas Glaholm (1834-1888) was the son of a Newcastle steam flour miller.
Thomas Glaholm (1834-1888) was the son of a Newcastle steam flour miller.
Thomas Jackson (footballer)
Thomas Jackson (born 1896, deceased) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Thomas Jackson (born 1896, deceased) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Thomas Scott Turnbull
Thomas Scott Turnbull (28 October 1825 – 22 March 1880) was the son of a Newcastle saddler.
Thomas Scott Turnbull (28 October 1825 – 22 March 1880) was the son of a Newcastle saddler.
Tim Shaw (presenter)
Timothy Tim Shaw regarded as one of the most controversial British radio DJs. Shaw has been sacked from 13 radio stations in the UK and has been given the biggest fine in Europe for breaching ra...
Timothy Tim Shaw regarded as one of the most controversial British radio DJs. Shaw has been sacked from 13 radio stations in the UK and has been given the biggest fine in Europe for breaching ra...
Tim Stonock
Tim Stonock (born March 29, 1985) is an English cricketer.
Tim Stonock (born March 29, 1985) is an English cricketer.
Tom Cain
Thomas "Tom" Cain (12 October 1874 – 1952) was an English footballer who played as goalkeeper for Stoke, Everton and Southampton St. Mary's in the 1890s.
Thomas "Tom" Cain (12 October 1874 – 1952) was an English footballer who played as goalkeeper for Stoke, Everton and Southampton St. Mary's in the 1890s.
Tom Cowie
Sir Tom Cowie OBE was the honorary Life President of the Arriva Group, formerly known as Cowie Group plc.
Sir Tom Cowie OBE was the honorary Life President of the Arriva Group, formerly known as Cowie Group plc.
Tom Taylor
Tom Taylor was an English dramatist, critic, biographer, public servant, and editor of Punch magazine.
Tom Taylor was an English dramatist, critic, biographer, public servant, and editor of Punch magazine.
Tommy Boyle (footballer)
Thomas 'Tommy' Boyle was an English footballer who played as a forward.
Thomas 'Tommy' Boyle was an English footballer who played as a forward.
Tommy Cummings
Tommy Cummings (12 September 1928 – 12 July 2009) was an English football player and manager.
Tommy Cummings (12 September 1928 – 12 July 2009) was an English football player and manager.
Tony Jeffries
Tony David Jeffries is an English professional boxer who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Tony David Jeffries is an English professional boxer who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Tony Philliskirk
Anthony "Tony" Philliskirk is a former English footballer.
Anthony "Tony" Philliskirk is a former English footballer.
Tony Smith (footballer born 1957)
Anthony "Tony" Smith is a former footballer who played as a central defender in The Football League in the 1970s and 1980s.
Anthony "Tony" Smith is a former footballer who played as a central defender in The Football League in the 1970s and 1980s.
Tot Pike
Theophilus Enos "Tot" Pike (25 March 1907 – 26 October 1967) was an English professional footballer who scored 33 goals in 123 appearances in the Football League playing for Fu...
Theophilus Enos "Tot" Pike (25 March 1907 – 26 October 1967) was an English professional footballer who scored 33 goals in 123 appearances in the Football League playing for Fu...
Watson Charlton
Watson Charlton (1872 - ?) was a British illustrator of children's books.
Watson Charlton (1872 - ?) was a British illustrator of children's books.
We Beat The System
We Beat The System are a five-piece English, alternative rock band from Sunderland.
We Beat The System are a five-piece English, alternative rock band from Sunderland.
Wearside Jack
Wearside Jack is the nickname given to John Samuel Humble, a hoaxer who pretended to be the Yorkshire Ripper in the late 1970s.
Wearside Jack is the nickname given to John Samuel Humble, a hoaxer who pretended to be the Yorkshire Ripper in the late 1970s.
Wendy Bowman
Wendy Bowman (born 1945) is a British actress, singer, dancer and television announcer best known for appearances in 1960s TV shows such as Emergency Ward 10, Sergeant Cork and Compact.
Wendy Bowman (born 1945) is a British actress, singer, dancer and television announcer best known for appearances in 1960s TV shows such as Emergency Ward 10, Sergeant Cork and Compact.
Wes Saunders
Wes Saunders is an English former professional footballer and football club manager.
Wes Saunders is an English former professional footballer and football club manager.
Wilf Rostron
John Wilfred Rostron, often known as Wilf Rostron (born 29 September 1956 in Sunderland), is an English former footballer who spent ten years at Watford as well playing for Arsenal, Sunder...
John Wilfred Rostron, often known as Wilf Rostron (born 29 September 1956 in Sunderland), is an English former footballer who spent ten years at Watford as well playing for Arsenal, Sunder...
William Dodds
William Dodds (1885 – unknown) was an English footballer.
William Dodds (1885 – unknown) was an English footballer.
William Gowland
William Gowland (1842 – 9 June 1922) was an English mining engineer most famous for his archaeological work at Stonehenge and in Japan.
William Gowland (1842 – 9 June 1922) was an English mining engineer most famous for his archaeological work at Stonehenge and in Japan.
William Halcrow
Sir William Halcrow (July 1883 – 1958) was one of the most notable English civil engineers of the 20th century, particularly renowned for his expertise in the design of tunnels and for projects ...
Sir William Halcrow (July 1883 – 1958) was one of the most notable English civil engineers of the 20th century, particularly renowned for his expertise in the design of tunnels and for projects ...
William Hunter (footballer born 1888)
William Hunter (born 1888, date of death unknown) was an English footballer.
William Hunter (born 1888, date of death unknown) was an English footballer.
William Hutton (1798–1860)
William Hutton (1797-1860), was a British geologist.
William Hutton (1797-1860), was a British geologist.
William King (geologist)
William King, an Anglo-Irish geologist at Queen's College Galway, was the first to propose that the bones found in Neanderthal, Germany in 1856 were not of human origin, but of a distinct specie...
William King, an Anglo-Irish geologist at Queen's College Galway, was the first to propose that the bones found in Neanderthal, Germany in 1856 were not of human origin, but of a distinct specie...
William Mills (inventor)
Sir William Mills of Sunderland was the inventor of the Mills bomb which was developed and manufactured at his factory in Birmingham, England.
Sir William Mills of Sunderland was the inventor of the Mills bomb which was developed and manufactured at his factory in Birmingham, England.
William Parrington
William Ferguson Parrington (1 November 1889 — 7 May 1980) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1926.
William Ferguson Parrington (1 November 1889 — 7 May 1980) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1926.
William Russell (actor)
William Russell (born William Russell Enoch; 19 November 1924) is an English actor, mainly known for his television work.
William Russell (born William Russell Enoch; 19 November 1924) is an English actor, mainly known for his television work.
William West Jones
William West Jones (11 May 1838 – 21 May 1908) was the second Bishop and first Archbishop of Cape Town.
William West Jones (11 May 1838 – 21 May 1908) was the second Bishop and first Archbishop of Cape Town.