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Adrian Biddle
Adrian Biddle, B.S.C., was an English cinematographer.
Adrian Biddle, B.S.C., was an English cinematographer.
Afrikan Boy
Olushola Ajose, better known by his stage name Afrikan Boy is a grime/Afrobeat MC from Woolwich, London, England, originally from Nigeria.
Olushola Ajose, better known by his stage name Afrikan Boy is a grime/Afrobeat MC from Woolwich, London, England, originally from Nigeria.
Andrew Henry (VC)
Andrew Henry VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Andrew Henry VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Andy Turner (footballer)
Andrew "Andy" Turner is an English footballer who is currently Chasetown Scholarship Scheme Manager and First Team Coach at Kidsgrove Athletic.
Andrew "Andy" Turner is an English footballer who is currently Chasetown Scholarship Scheme Manager and First Team Coach at Kidsgrove Athletic.
Barry Edward Johnson
Barry Edward Johnson was an English mathematician who worked on operator algebras.
Barry Edward Johnson was an English mathematician who worked on operator algebras.
Billy Bonds
William Arthur "Billy" Bonds MBE is a former professional footballer and manager, who is most often associated with West Ham United with whom he spent 27 years as player and manager.
William Arthur "Billy" Bonds MBE is a former professional footballer and manager, who is most often associated with West Ham United with whom he spent 27 years as player and manager.
Billy Minter
Born William James Minter ( born 16 April 1888 in Woolwich - died 21 May 1940), 'Billy' Minter was a player, trainer, manager and assistant secretary at Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Born William James Minter ( born 16 April 1888 in Woolwich - died 21 May 1940), 'Billy' Minter was a player, trainer, manager and assistant secretary at Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Charles Emilius Gold
Charles Emilius Gold was a New Zealand soldier and artist.
Charles Emilius Gold was a New Zealand soldier and artist.
Charles George Gordon
Major-General Charles George Gordon, CB, also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator.
Major-General Charles George Gordon, CB, also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator.
Chris Kavanagh
Chris Kavanagh is an English drummer, best known for playing in Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Big Audio Dynamite II.
Chris Kavanagh is an English drummer, best known for playing in Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Big Audio Dynamite II.
Cyril Hammond
Cyril Samuel Hammond (born February 10, 1927 in Woolwich, London, England), is an English footballer who played as a left half in the Football League.
Cyril Samuel Hammond (born February 10, 1927 in Woolwich, London, England), is an English footballer who played as a left half in the Football League.
David Hunt (sailor)
David Hunt is a British sailor.
David Hunt is a British sailor.
Diana Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington
Diana Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington, Baroness Douro MBE (14 January 1922 – 1 November 2010) was the wife of Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington, and a British intelligence...
Diana Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington, Baroness Douro MBE (14 January 1922 – 1 November 2010) was the wife of Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington, and a British intelligence...
Emma Crawford
Emma Crawford (died 9 March 1939) was a teacher and mother superior of a religious order.
Emma Crawford (died 9 March 1939) was a teacher and mother superior of a religious order.
Evelyn Denington, Baroness Denington
Evelyn Joyce Denington, Baroness Denington DBE (née Bursill; 9 August 1907 – 22 August 1998) was a British politician.
Evelyn Joyce Denington, Baroness Denington DBE (née Bursill; 9 August 1907 – 22 August 1998) was a British politician.
Flora Shaw
Dame Flora Louisa Shaw, Lady Lugard, DBE (born 1852, Woolwich, England, UK – died 25 January 1929, Surrey, England, UK), the daughter of an English father, Captain (later Major General) George S...
Dame Flora Louisa Shaw, Lady Lugard, DBE (born 1852, Woolwich, England, UK – died 25 January 1929, Surrey, England, UK), the daughter of an English father, Captain (later Major General) George S...
Frank Adams
John Frank Adams FRS (November 5, 1930 – January 7, 1989) was a British mathematician, one of the founders of homotopy theory.
John Frank Adams FRS (November 5, 1930 – January 7, 1989) was a British mathematician, one of the founders of homotopy theory.
Frank William Baxter
Frank William Baxter VC (29 December 1869 22 April 1896) was a Rhodesian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can ...
Frank William Baxter VC (29 December 1869 22 April 1896) was a Rhodesian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can ...
Fred Covey
Fred Covey (1881-1957), born Geoffrey Frederick Covey, in Woolwich, England, was world champion from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 until 1928 at real tennis, the original racquet sport from which t...
Fred Covey (1881-1957), born Geoffrey Frederick Covey, in Woolwich, England, was world champion from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 until 1928 at real tennis, the original racquet sport from which t...
Frederick W. A. G. Haultain
Sir Frederick William Alpin Gordon Haultain was the first premier of Canada's North-West Territories, and the last premier prior to the creation of the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan from...
Sir Frederick William Alpin Gordon Haultain was the first premier of Canada's North-West Territories, and the last premier prior to the creation of the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan from...
George Fead
George Fead (1729?–1815), was a lieutenant-general and colonel-commandant fourth battalion royal artillery.
George Fead (1729?–1815), was a lieutenant-general and colonel-commandant fourth battalion royal artillery.
Glenn Morris (footballer)
Glenn James Morris is a professional footballer, currently unattached.
Glenn James Morris is a professional footballer, currently unattached.
Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end.
Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end.
Gregory Dix
George Eglinton Alston Dix (named in religion Gregory) (4 October 1901 – 12 May 1952) was an English monk and priest of Nashdom Abbey, an Anglican Benedictine community.
George Eglinton Alston Dix (named in religion Gregory) (4 October 1901 – 12 May 1952) was an English monk and priest of Nashdom Abbey, an Anglican Benedictine community.
H. M. A. Warde
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Murray Ashley Warde CBE (3 September 1850–9 March 1940) was a British soldier and police officer who served as Chief Constable of Kent County Constabulary from 189...
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Murray Ashley Warde CBE (3 September 1850–9 March 1940) was a British soldier and police officer who served as Chief Constable of Kent County Constabulary from 189...
Ian Wright
Ian Edward Wright, MBE is a former English professional footballer turned television and radio personality.
Ian Edward Wright, MBE is a former English professional footballer turned television and radio personality.
Jack Warner (footballer born 1898)
John "Jack" Warner (1898 – 23 August 1950) was an English professional association footballer who played as an inside forward.
John "Jack" Warner (1898 – 23 August 1950) was an English professional association footballer who played as an inside forward.
James Pattison Cockburn
James Pattison Cockburn was born into a military family and received his military training at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
James Pattison Cockburn was born into a military family and received his military training at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Jeremy Healy
Jeremy Healy (born Jeremiah Healy, 18 January 1962, Woolwich, South London) is an English DJ and singer.
Jeremy Healy (born Jeremiah Healy, 18 January 1962, Woolwich, South London) is an English DJ and singer.
John George Pattison
John George Pattison VC, was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwe...
John George Pattison VC, was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwe...
Julian Bailey
Julian Bailey (born 9 October 1961 in Woolwich, London) is a former Formula One driver who raced for the Tyrrell and Lotus teams.
Julian Bailey (born 9 October 1961 in Woolwich, London) is a former Formula One driver who raced for the Tyrrell and Lotus teams.
Karl Howman
Karl Howman is an English actor.
Karl Howman is an English actor.
Lee Murray
Lee Lamrani Ibrahim "Lightning" Murray is an English-Moroccan mixed martial artist and convicted bank robber.
Lee Lamrani Ibrahim "Lightning" Murray is an English-Moroccan mixed martial artist and convicted bank robber.
Lewis Bayly (Royal Navy officer)
Sir Lewis Bayly, KCB, KCMG, CVO, was a British admiral during the First World War.
Sir Lewis Bayly, KCB, KCMG, CVO, was a British admiral during the First World War.
Merveille Lukeba
Merveille Lukeba (born 30 March 1990) is a Congo born, British actor, best known for his role as Thomas Tomone in double BAFTA-winning E4 teen drama Skins.
Merveille Lukeba (born 30 March 1990) is a Congo born, British actor, best known for his role as Thomas Tomone in double BAFTA-winning E4 teen drama Skins.
Oswald Hope Robertson
Oswald Hope Robertson (2 June 1886 – 23 March 1966) was an English-born medical scientist who pioneered the idea of blood banks in the "blood depots" he established in 1917 during service in Fra...
Oswald Hope Robertson (2 June 1886 – 23 March 1966) was an English-born medical scientist who pioneered the idea of blood banks in the "blood depots" he established in 1917 during service in Fra...
Paul Barron
Paul George Barron (born 16 September 1953 in Woolwich, London) is an English former football goalkeeper.
Paul George Barron (born 16 September 1953 in Woolwich, London) is an English former football goalkeeper.
Paul Newell
Paul Clayton Newell is a former English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Paul Clayton Newell is a former English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Peter Godfrey
Peter Ronald Godfrey (born Woolwich, 15 March 1938) is an English former professional association football player.
Peter Ronald Godfrey (born Woolwich, 15 March 1938) is an English former professional association football player.
Peter Jones (cricketer born 1935)
Peter Henry Jones (June 19, 1935 - December 29, 2007) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Kent between 1953 and 1967, and then one-day cricket for Suffolk between 1978 an...
Peter Henry Jones (June 19, 1935 - December 29, 2007) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Kent between 1953 and 1967, and then one-day cricket for Suffolk between 1978 an...
Peter W. Barlow
Peter William Barlow (1 February 1809 – 19 May 1885) was an English civil engineer.
Peter William Barlow (1 February 1809 – 19 May 1885) was an English civil engineer.
Phil Coleman (footballer)
Phillip Coleman, is an English footballer who played as a defender in the Football League.
Phillip Coleman, is an English footballer who played as a defender in the Football League.
Richard Brothers
Richard Brothers was born in Port Kirwan, Newfoundland and Labrador and became well known as both an early believer and teacher of Anglo-Israelism.
Richard Brothers was born in Port Kirwan, Newfoundland and Labrador and became well known as both an early believer and teacher of Anglo-Israelism.
Scott Maslen
Scott Alexander Maslen is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.
Scott Alexander Maslen is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.
Sympson the Joiner
Sympson the Joiner (fl. 1660s) was a joiner (and perhaps cabinet maker) who worked at the Royal Naval Dockyard at Woolwich in London.
Sympson the Joiner (fl. 1660s) was a joiner (and perhaps cabinet maker) who worked at the Royal Naval Dockyard at Woolwich in London.
Trevor Hemmings
Trevor James Hemmings CVO (born 11 June 1935) is a British businessman, he was born in London, and grew up in Leyland, Lancashire He currently resides in the Isle of Man, but has homes in Jersey...
Trevor James Hemmings CVO (born 11 June 1935) is a British businessman, he was born in London, and grew up in Leyland, Lancashire He currently resides in the Isle of Man, but has homes in Jersey...
Unity Lister
Dame Unity Viola Webley Lister, DBE (9 June 1913 – 15 December 1998) was a British Conservative political activist.
Dame Unity Viola Webley Lister, DBE (9 June 1913 – 15 December 1998) was a British Conservative political activist.
Walter Hadwen
Walter Robert Hadwen MD MRCS MRCP (3 August 1854, Woolwich - 27 December 1932) was a Gloucester GP and pharmaceutical chemist, president of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BU...
Walter Robert Hadwen MD MRCS MRCP (3 August 1854, Woolwich - 27 December 1932) was a Gloucester GP and pharmaceutical chemist, president of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BU...
Will Hutton
William Nicolas Hutton is an English writer, weekly columnist and former editor-in-chief for The Observer.
William Nicolas Hutton is an English writer, weekly columnist and former editor-in-chief for The Observer.
William Christie (astronomer)
Sir William Henry Mahoney Christie FRS (1 October 1845 – 22 January 1922) was a British astronomer.
Sir William Henry Mahoney Christie FRS (1 October 1845 – 22 January 1922) was a British astronomer.