SettingsPeople from Yorkshire
A. E. Stubbs
Albert Ernest Stubbs (1877–4 January 1962) was an English trade union official and politician.
Albert Ernest Stubbs (1877–4 January 1962) was an English trade union official and politician.
A. S. Byatt
Dame Antonia Susan Duffy, DBE, known as A. S. Byatt ( ; born 24 August 1936, Sheffield) is an English novelist, poet and Booker Prize winner.
Dame Antonia Susan Duffy, DBE, known as A. S. Byatt ( ; born 24 August 1936, Sheffield) is an English novelist, poet and Booker Prize winner.
Abbie Eaton (Racing Driver)
Abbie Eaton (born 2 January 1992) is a racing driver from the East Riding of Yorkshire in the UK. She is one of the best female racers in the UK with almost a decade of race experience.
Abbie Eaton (born 2 January 1992) is a racing driver from the East Riding of Yorkshire in the UK. She is one of the best female racers in the UK with almost a decade of race experience.
Adam Loftus (archbishop)
Adam Loftus (c. 1533 – 5 April 1605) was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Adam Loftus (c. 1533 – 5 April 1605) was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Adam Loftus (bishop)
Adam Loftus was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Adam Loftus was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Alan Mynett
Alan Mynett (born 5 August 1966) is a former English cricketer.
Alan Mynett (born 5 August 1966) is a former English cricketer.
Alan Walker (cricketer, born 1962)
Alan Walker (born 7 July, 1962 in Emley, Yorkshire) is a former English cricketer.
Alan Walker (born 7 July, 1962 in Emley, Yorkshire) is a former English cricketer.
Albert Mallalieu
Albert Edward Mallalieu was an English cricketer.
Albert Edward Mallalieu was an English cricketer.
Albert Meysey-Thompson
Albert Childers Meysey-Thompson (13 July 1848 – 20 March 1894) was an English footballer who played for Wanderers in the 1872 FA Cup Final and for Old Etonians in the 1875 and 1876 FA Cup Finals.
Albert Childers Meysey-Thompson (13 July 1848 – 20 March 1894) was an English footballer who played for Wanderers in the 1872 FA Cup Final and for Old Etonians in the 1875 and 1876 FA Cup Finals.
Alf Wilson
Alfred R. "Alf" Wilson was an English professional footballer born in Wortley, then in the West Riding of Yorkshire, who played in the Football League for Birmingham.
Alfred R. "Alf" Wilson was an English professional footballer born in Wortley, then in the West Riding of Yorkshire, who played in the Football League for Birmingham.
Alonzo Drake
Alonzo Robson Drake was an English footballer and first-class cricketer.
Alonzo Robson Drake was an English footballer and first-class cricketer.
Amanda Fritz
Amanda Fritz (born April 1958) is a retired registered psychiatric nurse and politician from the U.S. state of Oregon.
Amanda Fritz (born April 1958) is a retired registered psychiatric nurse and politician from the U.S. state of Oregon.
Amanda Staveley
Amanda Staveley (born 11 April 1973 near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England) is a British businesswoman notable chiefly for her connections with Middle Eastern investors.
Amanda Staveley (born 11 April 1973 near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England) is a British businesswoman notable chiefly for her connections with Middle Eastern investors.
Amar Rashid
Amar Rashid is an British cricketer.
Amar Rashid is an British cricketer.
Andrew Bethel
Andrew John Bethel (born 18 July 1967) is an English cricketer.
Andrew John Bethel (born 18 July 1967) is an English cricketer.
Andrew Walker (cricketer)
Andrew John Walker is a former English cricketer.
Andrew John Walker is a former English cricketer.
Andy Hollingworth
Andy Hollingworth is a British photographer, renowned for his portraits of figures from the world of comedy.
Andy Hollingworth is a British photographer, renowned for his portraits of figures from the world of comedy.
Anne Vavasour
Anne Vavasour (c.1560 – c.1650) was a Maid of Honour (1580-81) ) to Queen Elizabeth I of England, and the mistress of two aristocratic men.
Anne Vavasour (c.1560 – c.1650) was a Maid of Honour (1580-81) ) to Queen Elizabeth I of England, and the mistress of two aristocratic men.
Anthony Ascham (astrologer)
Anthony Ascham, was an English astrologer.
Anthony Ascham, was an English astrologer.
Anthony Burton (cricketer)
Anthony William Burton (born 15 April 1975) is a former English cricketer.
Anthony William Burton (born 15 April 1975) is a former English cricketer.
Anthony Fothergill (physician)
Anthony Fothergill (1732?–1813), was an English physician.
Anthony Fothergill (1732?–1813), was an English physician.
Armagil Waad
Armagil Waad (or Armigill Wade) (ca.
Armagil Waad (or Armigill Wade) (ca.
Arnold Bell
Arnold Bell (1901-1988) was a British actor.
Arnold Bell (1901-1988) was a British actor.
Arthur Ingram
Sir Arthur Ingram was an English investor, landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1610 and 1642.
Sir Arthur Ingram was an English investor, landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1610 and 1642.
Arthur Riscoe
Arthur Riscoe (1895-1954) was a British film actor.
Arthur Riscoe (1895-1954) was a British film actor.
Arthur Smith (illustrator)
Arthur Smith (1916–1991) was a British natural history illustrator who specialised in entomology.
Arthur Smith (1916–1991) was a British natural history illustrator who specialised in entomology.
Augustus Walker
Air Chief Marshal Sir George Augustus (Gus) Walker GCB CBE DSO DFC AFC MA was a Second World War bomber pilot and jet aircraft pioneer, later Inspector-General of the RAF and RAF Air Chief Marshal.
Air Chief Marshal Sir George Augustus (Gus) Walker GCB CBE DSO DFC AFC MA was a Second World War bomber pilot and jet aircraft pioneer, later Inspector-General of the RAF and RAF Air Chief Marshal.
Basil Hood
Basil Willett Charles Hood (5 April 1864 – 7 August 1917) was a British librettist and lyricist, perhaps best known for writing the libretti of half a dozen Savoy Operas and for his Englis...
Basil Willett Charles Hood (5 April 1864 – 7 August 1917) was a British librettist and lyricist, perhaps best known for writing the libretti of half a dozen Savoy Operas and for his Englis...
Ben Mason
Ben Mason (born 2 March 1977) is an English professional golfer.
Ben Mason (born 2 March 1977) is an English professional golfer.
Bernard I de Balliol
Bernard I de Balliol (died 1154 x 1162), the second known ruling Balliol of his line, was a twelfth-century Anglo-Picard baron based for much of his time in the north of England, as well as at B...
Bernard I de Balliol (died 1154 x 1162), the second known ruling Balliol of his line, was a twelfth-century Anglo-Picard baron based for much of his time in the north of England, as well as at B...
Bernard II de Balliol
Bernard II de Balliol (died c. 1190) was the fourth and youngest son of Bernard I de Balliol, lord of Balliol and Barnard Castle.
Bernard II de Balliol (died c. 1190) was the fourth and youngest son of Bernard I de Balliol, lord of Balliol and Barnard Castle.
Billie Palmes
Major Edward William Eustace "Billie" Palmes was a Polo player.
Major Edward William Eustace "Billie" Palmes was a Polo player.
Blake Morrison
Philip Blake Morrison is a British poet and author who has published in a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres.
Philip Blake Morrison is a British poet and author who has published in a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres.
Brian Fairfax
Brian Fairfax, LL.D. (1633–1711), was an English politician.
Brian Fairfax, LL.D. (1633–1711), was an English politician.
Bruce Canning Vernon-Wentworth
Bruce Canning Vernon-Wentworth was a British army officer and Conservative Party politician.
Bruce Canning Vernon-Wentworth was a British army officer and Conservative Party politician.
Bruce Percy
Bruce Stephen Percy is a former English cricketer.
Bruce Stephen Percy is a former English cricketer.
Cameron Earl
Cameron Earl (1923-1952) was a British automotive engineer.
Cameron Earl (1923-1952) was a British automotive engineer.
Canada Bill Jones
Canada Bill Jones was the working nickname of William Jones, a noted confidence artist, riverboat gambler and card sharp.
Canada Bill Jones was the working nickname of William Jones, a noted confidence artist, riverboat gambler and card sharp.
Caroline Freeman
Caroline Freeman was a New Zealand teacher and school principal.
Caroline Freeman was a New Zealand teacher and school principal.
Charles Binns
Aidan madden blain was a lawyer, businessman and political figure in iraq.
Aidan madden blain was a lawyer, businessman and political figure in iraq.
Charles Fairfax (antiquary)
Charles Fairfax (1597–1673) was an English antiquary and genealogist.
Charles Fairfax (1597–1673) was an English antiquary and genealogist.
Charles Fairfax (soldier)
Sir Charles Fairfax (fl. 1604), was an English soldier.
Sir Charles Fairfax (fl. 1604), was an English soldier.
Charles Ingleby
Sir Charles Ingleby (fl. 1688), was an English judge.
Sir Charles Ingleby (fl. 1688), was an English judge.
Charles Petre Eyre
Charles Petre Eyre (1817–1902) was a Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Archbishop of Glasgow from 1878 to 1902.
Charles Petre Eyre (1817–1902) was a Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Archbishop of Glasgow from 1878 to 1902.
Charles Smith (cricketer, born 1861)
Charles Smith (b 24 August 1861 Calverley, Yorkshire-d 2 May 1925 Calverley, Yorkshire) was an English cricketer who played for Lancashire between 1893 and 1902.
Charles Smith (b 24 August 1861 Calverley, Yorkshire-d 2 May 1925 Calverley, Yorkshire) was an English cricketer who played for Lancashire between 1893 and 1902.
Charles Varlo
Charles Varlo or Varley (1725?-1795?), agriculturist, was born in Yorkshire about 1725.
Charles Varlo or Varley (1725?-1795?), agriculturist, was born in Yorkshire about 1725.
Christina Pickles
Christina Pickles is an English actress, best known for her long-running role of Nurse Helen Rosenthal in the hospital drama St. Elsewhere, for which she was nominated for four Emmys.
Christina Pickles is an English actress, best known for her long-running role of Nurse Helen Rosenthal in the hospital drama St. Elsewhere, for which she was nominated for four Emmys.
Christine Evans (poet)
Christine Evans (born 1943) is an English poet who was born in West Riding, Yorkshire.
Christine Evans (born 1943) is an English poet who was born in West Riding, Yorkshire.
Christopher Brice
Christopher Trevor Brice (born 5 January 1983) is an English cricketer.
Christopher Trevor Brice (born 5 January 1983) is an English cricketer.
Christopher Griffiths
Christopher James Griffiths (born 20 November 1971) is an English cricketer.
Christopher James Griffiths (born 20 November 1971) is an English cricketer.
Christopher Siddall
Christopher James Siddall (born 11 December 1979, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England) is an English cricketer.
Christopher James Siddall (born 11 December 1979, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England) is an English cricketer.
Chuck Panozzo
Charles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx.
Charles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx.
Clare Lawrence Moody
Clare Lawrence Moody (born 1975, Yorkshire) is an English television and stage actor and producer.
Clare Lawrence Moody (born 1975, Yorkshire) is an English television and stage actor and producer.
Colin Holt (Yorkshire activist)
Roland Colin Holt, known as Colin Holt was a founder member of the Yorkshire Ridings Society, and served as its chairman for many years until his death.
Roland Colin Holt, known as Colin Holt was a founder member of the Yorkshire Ridings Society, and served as its chairman for many years until his death.
Colin Lever
Colin Lever (born 4 August 1939) is a former English cricketer.
Colin Lever (born 4 August 1939) is a former English cricketer.
Colin Montgomerie
Colin Stuart Montgomerie, OBE is a Scottish professional golfer, often referred to by one of his nicknames 'Monty'.
Colin Stuart Montgomerie, OBE is a Scottish professional golfer, often referred to by one of his nicknames 'Monty'.
Cotton Gargrave
Sir Cotton Gargrave was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1571 and 1572.
Sir Cotton Gargrave was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1571 and 1572.
Craig Wilde
Craig Wilde is a Yorkshire born television presenter, Club promoter and Director of Marketing and Events agency Northern Tzar.
Craig Wilde is a Yorkshire born television presenter, Club promoter and Director of Marketing and Events agency Northern Tzar.
Cyril Grant
Cyril Grant (born 10 July 1920) was an English professional association football player.
Cyril Grant (born 10 July 1920) was an English professional association football player.
Dan Broadbent
Daniel Louis Broadbent (born 22 January 1985) is an English cricketer.
Daniel Louis Broadbent (born 22 January 1985) is an English cricketer.
Daniel Goldstraw
Daniel Benton Goldstraw is a former English cricketer.
Daniel Benton Goldstraw is a former English cricketer.
Darren Gough
Darren Gough is a retired English cricketer and former captain of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Darren Gough is a retired English cricketer and former captain of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Darren Harland
Darren Simon Harland is an English cricketer.
Darren Simon Harland is an English cricketer.
Dave Taylor (wrestler)
David Taylor is an English professional wrestler best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.
David Taylor is an English professional wrestler best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.
David Blair (dancer)
David Blair (1932–1975) was a renowned British ballet dancer and a leading star of the Royal Ballet company in London during the 1950s and 1960s.
David Blair (1932–1975) was a renowned British ballet dancer and a leading star of the Royal Ballet company in London during the 1950s and 1960s.
David Brierly
David Brierly (1935 – 10 June 2008), also known as David Brierley, was an English actor.
David Brierly (1935 – 10 June 2008), also known as David Brierley, was an English actor.
David Crellin
David Crellin (born 1961) is an English actor.
David Crellin (born 1961) is an English actor.
David John Douglass
David Douglass AKA Dave or Danny the Red is a Tyneside and Yorkshire political activist and writer.
David Douglass AKA Dave or Danny the Red is a Tyneside and Yorkshire political activist and writer.
David Whiston, violinist
David Whiston (born 8 October 1941) grew up in Yorkshire, England and received violin lessons from his early childhood.
David Whiston (born 8 October 1941) grew up in Yorkshire, England and received violin lessons from his early childhood.
Dick Spence
Richard "Dick" Spence (18 July 1908—March 1983) was an English footballer.
Richard "Dick" Spence (18 July 1908—March 1983) was an English footballer.
Douglas Greasley
Douglas George Greasley (born, 20 January 1926, East Hull, Yorkshire) was a professional Cricketer who spent his entire career at Northamptonshire.
Douglas George Greasley (born, 20 January 1926, East Hull, Yorkshire) was a professional Cricketer who spent his entire career at Northamptonshire.
Ed Bicknell
Ed Bicknell was on the Hull University entertainments committee, arranging bands for the students, when he first got a taste for the music industry.
Ed Bicknell was on the Hull University entertainments committee, arranging bands for the students, when he first got a taste for the music industry.
Edmund Jennings
Saint Edmund Gennings (1567 – 10 December 1591) was an English martyr, who was executed during the English Reformation for being a Catholic priest.
Saint Edmund Gennings (1567 – 10 December 1591) was an English martyr, who was executed during the English Reformation for being a Catholic priest.
Edward de Souza
Edward James de Souza is a British character actor and graduate of RADA with ethnic Portuguese Indian and English origins.
Edward James de Souza is a British character actor and graduate of RADA with ethnic Portuguese Indian and English origins.
Edward Ellerton
Edward Ellerton, D.D. (1770- 1851), was the founder of scholarships.
Edward Ellerton, D.D. (1770- 1851), was the founder of scholarships.
Edward La Trobe Bateman
Edward La Trobe Bateman (8 Jan 1816 – 1897) was a pre-raphaelite watercolour painter, book illuminator, draughtsman, garden designer and architect.
Edward La Trobe Bateman (8 Jan 1816 – 1897) was a pre-raphaelite watercolour painter, book illuminator, draughtsman, garden designer and architect.
Edward McMillan-Scott
Edward Hugh Christian McMillan-Scott is a British Member of the European Parliament and one of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament.
Edward Hugh Christian McMillan-Scott is a British Member of the European Parliament and one of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament.
Effingham Wilson
Effingham William Wilson (28 September 1785 to 9 June 1868) was a 19th-century British radical publisher and bookseller.
Effingham William Wilson (28 September 1785 to 9 June 1868) was a 19th-century British radical publisher and bookseller.
Eliza Fletcher
Eliza Fletcher (January 15, 1770–1857) was a British autobiographer and early travel writer.
Eliza Fletcher (January 15, 1770–1857) was a British autobiographer and early travel writer.
Elizabeth Bennett (actress)
Elizabeth Bennett is a British actress.
Elizabeth Bennett is a British actress.
Elizabeth Bowes
Elizabeth Bowes (1502?-1568) was an English follower of John Knox, her son-in-law.
Elizabeth Bowes (1502?-1568) was an English follower of John Knox, her son-in-law.
Elizabeth Lamb, Viscountess Melbourne
Elizabeth Lamb, Viscountess Melbourne was an English political hostess and the wife of Whig politician Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne.
Elizabeth Lamb, Viscountess Melbourne was an English political hostess and the wife of Whig politician Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne.
Elizabeth Montagu
Elizabeth Montagu (2 October 1718 – 25 August 1800) was a British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonist, literary critic, and writer who helped organize and lead the bluestocking society.
Elizabeth Montagu (2 October 1718 – 25 August 1800) was a British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonist, literary critic, and writer who helped organize and lead the bluestocking society.
Ella Pontefract (author)
Ella Pontefract was the author of six books on the social history of the Yorkshire Dales related to disappearing rural traditions.
Ella Pontefract was the author of six books on the social history of the Yorkshire Dales related to disappearing rural traditions.
Ellis Robinson
Ellis Pembroke Robinson (10 August 1911 – 10 November 1998) was a first-class cricketer who took over 1,000 first-class wickets for Yorkshire from 1934 to 1949, and Somerset from 1950 to 1952.
Ellis Pembroke Robinson (10 August 1911 – 10 November 1998) was a first-class cricketer who took over 1,000 first-class wickets for Yorkshire from 1934 to 1949, and Somerset from 1950 to 1952.
Emmanuel Blamires
Emmanuel Blamires was an English first-class cricketer, who appeared in one match for Yorkshire and thirty two for Surrey between 1877 and 1881.
Emmanuel Blamires was an English first-class cricketer, who appeared in one match for Yorkshire and thirty two for Surrey between 1877 and 1881.
Eric Clay
Eric Clay was a British rugby league referee popularly known as "Sergeant Major" for his style during games.
Eric Clay was a British rugby league referee popularly known as "Sergeant Major" for his style during games.
Eric Miller (industrialist)
Sir Eric Miller (12 June 1882-11 July 1958 was a leading figure in the British rubber industry, and played a prominent role in establishing research facilities such as the British Rubber Produc...
Sir Eric Miller (12 June 1882-11 July 1958 was a leading figure in the British rubber industry, and played a prominent role in establishing research facilities such as the British Rubber Produc...
Ernest Sykes (cricketer)
Ernest Castle Sykes (31 May 1869 – 30 November 1925) was an English cricketer.
Ernest Castle Sykes (31 May 1869 – 30 November 1925) was an English cricketer.
Ferdinando Fairfax, 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Ferdinando Fairfax, 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, English parliamentary general.
Ferdinando Fairfax, 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, English parliamentary general.
Francis Aislabie
Francis Aislabie, of South Dalton, Yorkshire, was an English politician.
Francis Aislabie, of South Dalton, Yorkshire, was an English politician.
Francis Bigod
Sir Francis Bigod was the leader of Bigod's Rebellion.
Sir Francis Bigod was the leader of Bigod's Rebellion.
Francis Goodricke
Francis Goodricke was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1673.
Francis Goodricke was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1673.
Francis Hoyland
Francis Hoyland (fl. 1763), was an English poet.
Francis Hoyland (fl. 1763), was an English poet.
Francis Johnson (Brownist)
Francis Johnson (1563–1618) was an English presbyterian separatist minister, pastor to an English exile congregation in the Netherlands.
Francis Johnson (1563–1618) was an English presbyterian separatist minister, pastor to an English exile congregation in the Netherlands.
Frank Whitcombe Jr
Frank William Whitcombe was a Rugby Union footballer of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s who played Rugby Union for Bradford RFC, Keighley RUFC and Army Rugby Union, playing at Prop, i.e. number 1 or ...
Frank William Whitcombe was a Rugby Union footballer of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s who played Rugby Union for Bradford RFC, Keighley RUFC and Army Rugby Union, playing at Prop, i.e. number 1 or ...
Frederick William Elwell
Frederick William Elwell was an English painter in oils of portraits, interiors, and figurative subjects.
Frederick William Elwell was an English painter in oils of portraits, interiors, and figurative subjects.
Garry Robison
Major-General Garry Stuart Robison, CB (born 10 June 1958) is a former Commandant-General of the British Royal Marines, and former Commander United Kingdom Amphibious Forces.
Major-General Garry Stuart Robison, CB (born 10 June 1958) is a former Commandant-General of the British Royal Marines, and former Commander United Kingdom Amphibious Forces.
Gary Brook (cricketer)
Gary Brook (born 25 November 1968) is a former English cricketer.
Gary Brook (born 25 November 1968) is a former English cricketer.
Geoffrey Boycott
Geoffrey Boycott OBE is a former Yorkshire and England cricketer.
Geoffrey Boycott OBE is a former Yorkshire and England cricketer.
George Birkbeck
George Birkbeck (10 January 1776 – 1 December 1841) was a British doctor, academic, philanthropist, pioneer in adult education and founder of Birkbeck College.
George Birkbeck (10 January 1776 – 1 December 1841) was a British doctor, academic, philanthropist, pioneer in adult education and founder of Birkbeck College.
George Clementson
George Clementson (March 13, 1842 – 1903), American attorney, later elected Judge of Wisconsin's Fifth Judicial Circuit.
George Clementson (March 13, 1842 – 1903), American attorney, later elected Judge of Wisconsin's Fifth Judicial Circuit.
George Gissing
George Robert Gissing was an English novelist who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903.
George Robert Gissing was an English novelist who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903.
George Witham
George Witham (1655–1725) was an English Roman Catholic bishop who served firsty as the Vicar Apostolic of the Midland District, then the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District.
George Witham (1655–1725) was an English Roman Catholic bishop who served firsty as the Vicar Apostolic of the Midland District, then the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District.
Gilbert Dawson
Gilbert Wilkinson Dawson was an English cricketer.
Gilbert Wilkinson Dawson was an English cricketer.
Grace Hirst
Grace Hirst was a New Zealand businesswoman, farmer, nurse and midwife.
Grace Hirst was a New Zealand businesswoman, farmer, nurse and midwife.
Graham Bell (skier)
Graham Bell is a former five times Olympic skier, TV presenter, adventurer and journalist.
Graham Bell is a former five times Olympic skier, TV presenter, adventurer and journalist.
Graham Shaw (cricketer)
Graham Shaw (born 14 March 1962) is a former English cricketer.
Graham Shaw (born 14 March 1962) is a former English cricketer.
Guy Fairfax
Sir Guy Fairfax (died 1495), was an English judge.
Sir Guy Fairfax (died 1495), was an English judge.
Guy I de Balliol
Guy I de Balliol was an Norman baron who was granted land in northern England in the late eleventh-century.
Guy I de Balliol was an Norman baron who was granted land in northern England in the late eleventh-century.
Guy II de Balliol
Guy II de Balliol (died early 1160s x 1167) was probably the second eldest son of Bernard I de Balliol, Lord of Balliol and Barnard Castle.
Guy II de Balliol (died early 1160s x 1167) was probably the second eldest son of Bernard I de Balliol, Lord of Balliol and Barnard Castle.
Gwilym Davies (barista)
Gwilym Rhys Davies, was born in Cheltenham, England in February 1967 and grew up in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Gwilym Rhys Davies, was born in Cheltenham, England in February 1967 and grew up in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Harold Dawson
Harold Dawson (10 August 1914 – 14 May 1994) was an English cricketer.
Harold Dawson (10 August 1914 – 14 May 1994) was an English cricketer.
Harry Bedford (politician)
Harry Dodgshun Bedford was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the City of Dunedin.
Harry Dodgshun Bedford was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for the City of Dunedin.
Harry Earnshaw
Harold Earnshaw, Harry Shake Earnshaw, (c.
Harold Earnshaw, Harry Shake Earnshaw, (c.
Harry Smith (1900s catcher)
Harry Thomas Smith, born in Yorkshire, England, was a baseball catcher who played between 1901 and 1910.
Harry Thomas Smith, born in Yorkshire, England, was a baseball catcher who played between 1901 and 1910.
Henry Cholmley
Sir Henry Cholmley was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1641 and 1666.
Sir Henry Cholmley was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1641 and 1666.
Henry Fairfax (academic)
Henry Fairfax (1588–1665), was an English priest and academic.
Henry Fairfax (1588–1665), was an English priest and academic.
Henry Fanshawe
Sir Henry Fanshawe (1569–1616), was remembrancer of the exchequer.
Sir Henry Fanshawe (1569–1616), was remembrancer of the exchequer.
Henry Foulis (author)
Henry Foulis, was an English author.
Henry Foulis, was an English author.
Henry Higden
Henry Higden (fl. 1693), was an English poet and dramatist.
Henry Higden (fl. 1693), was an English poet and dramatist.
Henry Holland (mayor)
Henry Holland, CBE (1859 – 29 December 1944) was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party, and Mayor of Christchurch from 1912 to 1919.
Henry Holland, CBE (1859 – 29 December 1944) was a New Zealand politician of the Reform Party, and Mayor of Christchurch from 1912 to 1919.
Henry Ibbotson
Henry Ibbotson (1816 ?-1886), was an English botanist.
Henry Ibbotson (1816 ?-1886), was an English botanist.
Henry Redmayne Holme
Henry Redmayne Holme (8 November 1839, Kirk Leatham - 6 July 1891) was an Anglican bishop in the late 19th century.
Henry Redmayne Holme (8 November 1839, Kirk Leatham - 6 July 1891) was an Anglican bishop in the late 19th century.
Henry Robinson (Yorkshire cricketer)
Henry Robinson (12 May 1858 – 14 December 1909) was an English first-class cricketer, who played one match for Yorkshire County Cricket Club against Derbyshire, at the County Ground, Derb...
Henry Robinson (12 May 1858 – 14 December 1909) was an English first-class cricketer, who played one match for Yorkshire County Cricket Club against Derbyshire, at the County Ground, Derb...
Herbert Haslegrave
Herbert Leslie Haslegrave was a British engineering academic who developed Loughborough Technical College into Loughborough University of Technology, and was its first Vice-Chancellor.
Herbert Leslie Haslegrave was a British engineering academic who developed Loughborough Technical College into Loughborough University of Technology, and was its first Vice-Chancellor.
Hilary Robinson (author)
Hilary Robinson (born January 23, 1962 in Paignton, Devon) is a children’s author, book reviewer, award winning radio producer and feature writer.
Hilary Robinson (born January 23, 1962 in Paignton, Devon) is a children’s author, book reviewer, award winning radio producer and feature writer.
Ian Botham
Sir Ian Terence Botham OBE is a former England Test cricketer and Test team captain, and current cricket commentator.
Sir Ian Terence Botham OBE is a former England Test cricketer and Test team captain, and current cricket commentator.
Isaac Henry Burkill
Isaac Henry Burkill (18 May 1870 –Â March 8, 1965) was an English botanist.
Isaac Henry Burkill (18 May 1870 –Â March 8, 1965) was an English botanist.
J. B. Thompson
James Bogne "J. B." Thompson was one of the creators of the original laws of Australian rules football, one of the founders and the inaugural secretary of the Melbourne Football Club...
James Bogne "J. B." Thompson was one of the creators of the original laws of Australian rules football, one of the founders and the inaugural secretary of the Melbourne Football Club...
J. H. Sullivan
J.H. Sullivan was the Gold Commissioner for the Cassiar District in the Canadian province of British Columbia during the Cassiar Gold Rush of the 1870s.
J.H. Sullivan was the Gold Commissioner for the Cassiar District in the Canadian province of British Columbia during the Cassiar Gold Rush of the 1870s.
Jabez Earle
Jabez Earle, D.D., was an ENglish presbyterian minister.
Jabez Earle, D.D., was an ENglish presbyterian minister.
James Charles Wilson
James Charles Wilson (24 August 1816–7 February 1861) was an early settler of Texas and later a state legislator.
James Charles Wilson (24 August 1816–7 February 1861) was an early settler of Texas and later a state legislator.
James Dinsdale
James Dinsdale was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
James Dinsdale was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
James Draper (settler)
James Draper was an early settler of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
James Draper was an early settler of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
James Garth Marshall
James Garth Marshall (20 February 1802 - 22 October 1873) was an English Liberal Party politician, the Member of Parliament for Leeds (1847-1852).
James Garth Marshall (20 February 1802 - 22 October 1873) was an English Liberal Party politician, the Member of Parliament for Leeds (1847-1852).
James Hindson
James Edward Hindson (born 13 September 1973) is an English cricketer.
James Edward Hindson (born 13 September 1973) is an English cricketer.
James Poyser
James Poyser is a multi-Grammy winning songwriter, musician and multi-platinum producer.
James Poyser is a multi-Grammy winning songwriter, musician and multi-platinum producer.
James Strangeways
James Strangeways (died ca. 1480) was Speaker of the House of Commons of England between 1461–1462.
James Strangeways (died ca. 1480) was Speaker of the House of Commons of England between 1461–1462.
Jason Ball (martial artist)
Jason Ball (born November 10, 1983) is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division.
Jason Ball (born November 10, 1983) is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division.
Jason Goodall
Jason Goodall is a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom.
Jason Goodall is a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom.
Jay Appleton
Jay Appleton (born 1919) is a British geographer who proposed 'habitat theory' and advanced the notion of 'prospect-refuge'.
Jay Appleton (born 1919) is a British geographer who proposed 'habitat theory' and advanced the notion of 'prospect-refuge'.
Jaz Martin
Jaz Martin is an English film, television and stage actor.
Jaz Martin is an English film, television and stage actor.
Jennifer Jayne
Jennifer Jayne (14 November 1931 – 23 April 2006) was an English film and television actress.
Jennifer Jayne (14 November 1931 – 23 April 2006) was an English film and television actress.
Joe Arundel
Joe Arundel born 22 August 1991 in Yorkshire is an English professional rugby league footballer for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.
Joe Arundel born 22 August 1991 in Yorkshire is an English professional rugby league footballer for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.
Joe Palmer
Joe Palmer (born circa 1890 in Yorkshire) was a football manager, who was the first man to manage both Bristol City and Bristol Rovers.
Joe Palmer (born circa 1890 in Yorkshire) was a football manager, who was the first man to manage both Bristol City and Bristol Rovers.
John Bailey (agriculturist)
John Bailey (1750-1819), was an English agriculturist and engraver.
John Bailey (1750-1819), was an English agriculturist and engraver.
John Baines (mathematician)
John Baines (1787–1838), was an English mathematician.
John Baines (1787–1838), was an English mathematician.
John Balguy
John Balguy (August 12, 1686 – September 21, 1748) was an English divine and philosopher.
John Balguy (August 12, 1686 – September 21, 1748) was an English divine and philosopher.
John Baynes
John Baynes, was an English lawyer and miscellaneous writer.
John Baynes, was an English lawyer and miscellaneous writer.
John Beecroft
John Beecroft (1790 – 10 June 1854) was an explorer, governor of Fernando Po and British Consul of the Bight of Benin and Biafra.
John Beecroft (1790 – 10 June 1854) was an explorer, governor of Fernando Po and British Consul of the Bight of Benin and Biafra.
John Bernard Robert Watson
John Bernard Robert Watson, always known as Jack, was born at Scarborough, Yorkshire.
John Bernard Robert Watson, always known as Jack, was born at Scarborough, Yorkshire.
John Bowes (preacher)
John Bowes (1804–1874), was an English preacher.
John Bowes (1804–1874), was an English preacher.
John Brayshaw Kaye
John Brayshaw Kaye (June 10, 1841 - March 29, 1909) was an English-born American poet, lawyer and politician.
John Brayshaw Kaye (June 10, 1841 - March 29, 1909) was an English-born American poet, lawyer and politician.
John Bridgewater
John Bridgewater, known also as Aquapontanus, was an English clerical historian of the Catholic Confessors under Queen Elizabeth I Tudor.
John Bridgewater, known also as Aquapontanus, was an English clerical historian of the Catholic Confessors under Queen Elizabeth I Tudor.
John Bunting (sculptor)
John Bunting, sculptor and teacher was born in London on August 3rd 1927.
John Bunting, sculptor and teacher was born in London on August 3rd 1927.
John Carruthers (cricketer)
John Richard Carruthers (born 13 April 1970) is an English cricketer.
John Richard Carruthers (born 13 April 1970) is an English cricketer.
John Claughton
John Alan Claughton is Chief Master of King Edward's School, Birmingham, and a former English cricketer.
John Alan Claughton is Chief Master of King Edward's School, Birmingham, and a former English cricketer.
John Cliff
John Cliff (7 March 1883–18 October 1977) was the first Assistant General Secretary of the British Transport and General Workers' Union and later a prominent London Transport executive.
John Cliff (7 March 1883–18 October 1977) was the first Assistant General Secretary of the British Transport and General Workers' Union and later a prominent London Transport executive.
John Crossley (mathematician)
John Newsome Crossley, DPhil, MA (Oxon), (born 1937, Yorkshire, England) is a British-Australian mathematician and logician who writes in the field of logic in computer science, history of mathe...
John Newsome Crossley, DPhil, MA (Oxon), (born 1937, Yorkshire, England) is a British-Australian mathematician and logician who writes in the field of logic in computer science, history of mathe...
John Darell
John Darell (died 1438) was an English politician.
John Darell (died 1438) was an English politician.
John de Barton
John de Barton (fl. 1304), was a judge, otherwise called de Ryton and de Fryton, a Yorkshire gentleman, is with Ralph Fitzwilliam, the king's lieutenant in Yorkshire, a member of the itinerary c...
John de Barton (fl. 1304), was a judge, otherwise called de Ryton and de Fryton, a Yorkshire gentleman, is with Ralph Fitzwilliam, the king's lieutenant in Yorkshire, a member of the itinerary c...
John Flaxman
John Flaxman R.A. was a British sculptor and draughtsman, and a leading figure in British Neoclassicism.
John Flaxman R.A. was a British sculptor and draughtsman, and a leading figure in British Neoclassicism.
John Hare (actor)
Sir John Hare (16 May 1844 – 28 December 1921), born John Fairs, was an English actor and manager of the Garrick Theatre in London from 1889 to 1895.
Sir John Hare (16 May 1844 – 28 December 1921), born John Fairs, was an English actor and manager of the Garrick Theatre in London from 1889 to 1895.
John Hopkins (conductor)
John Hopkins OBE (born 19 July 1927) is a Yorkshire-born, British conductor and administrator.
John Hopkins OBE (born 19 July 1927) is a Yorkshire-born, British conductor and administrator.
John Hymers
John Hymers (20 July, 1803–7 April, 1887), mathematician, was born at Ormesby, near Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, the son of Thomas Hymers, a tenant farmer under Sir James Pennymon, and his wife, th...
John Hymers (20 July, 1803–7 April, 1887), mathematician, was born at Ormesby, near Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, the son of Thomas Hymers, a tenant farmer under Sir James Pennymon, and his wife, th...
John Jacobs (English golfer)
John R.M. Jacobs OBE (born 14 March 1925) is an English professional golfer, coach, entrepreneur, writer and administrator.
John R.M. Jacobs OBE (born 14 March 1925) is an English professional golfer, coach, entrepreneur, writer and administrator.
John Johnson (cricketer)
John Inchbald Johnson (10 July 1871 – 20 October 1930) was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire.
John Inchbald Johnson (10 July 1871 – 20 October 1930) was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire.
John Marshall (1797-1836)
John Marshall (28 December 1797 – 31 October 1836) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Leeds (1832–1835).
John Marshall (28 December 1797 – 31 October 1836) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Leeds (1832–1835).
John Marshall (1797–1836)
John Marshall (28 December 1797 – 31 October 1836) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Leeds (1832–1835).
John Marshall (28 December 1797 – 31 October 1836) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Leeds (1832–1835).
John Mush
John Mush (alias Ratcliffe) (b.
John Mush (alias Ratcliffe) (b.
John Pibush
John Pibush (born at Thirsk, Yorkshire, England; died at St Thomas's Waterings, Camberwell, 18 February 1601) was an English Catholic priest.
John Pibush (born at Thirsk, Yorkshire, England; died at St Thomas's Waterings, Camberwell, 18 February 1601) was an English Catholic priest.
John Proud
John Proud (born 23 February 1967) is an English cricketer.
John Proud (born 23 February 1967) is an English cricketer.
John Puckering
Sir John Puckering (1544 in Flamborough, Yorkshire — 30 April 1596) was a lawyer, politician, Speaker of the English House of Commons, and Lord Keeper from 1592 until his death.
Sir John Puckering (1544 in Flamborough, Yorkshire — 30 April 1596) was a lawyer, politician, Speaker of the English House of Commons, and Lord Keeper from 1592 until his death.
John Richard Walbran
John Richard Walbran (1817–1869) was a Yorkshire antiquary.
John Richard Walbran (1817–1869) was a Yorkshire antiquary.
John Roddam Spencer Stanhope
John Roddam Spencer-Stanhope is an English artist associated with Edward Burne-Jones and George Frederic Watts and often regarded as a second-wave pre-Raphaelite.
John Roddam Spencer-Stanhope is an English artist associated with Edward Burne-Jones and George Frederic Watts and often regarded as a second-wave pre-Raphaelite.
John Saltmarsh (clergyman)
John Saltmarsh (born Yorkshire, died 1647) was a radical English religious and controversial writer and preacher.
John Saltmarsh (born Yorkshire, died 1647) was a radical English religious and controversial writer and preacher.
John Scrope, 4th Baron Scrope of Masham
John Scrope, 4th Baron Scrope of Masham was an English peer, Privy Councillor and Treasurer of England.
John Scrope, 4th Baron Scrope of Masham was an English peer, Privy Councillor and Treasurer of England.
John Scrope, 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton
John le Scrope, 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton (c.
John le Scrope, 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton (c.
John Yeardley
John Yeardley (3 Jan 1786–11 Aug 1858) was a Quaker missionary.
John Yeardley (3 Jan 1786–11 Aug 1858) was a Quaker missionary.
John Young (Regius Professor)
John Young (1514–1580) was an English Catholic clergyman and academic.
John Young (1514–1580) was an English Catholic clergyman and academic.
Jonathan Wileman
Jonathan Ritchie Wileman is a former English cricketer.
Jonathan Ritchie Wileman is a former English cricketer.
Jonathan Wright (cricketer)
Jonathan Patrick Wright (born 4 June 1965) is an English cricketer.
Jonathan Patrick Wright (born 4 June 1965) is an English cricketer.
Jordan Greenhough
Jordan Paul Greenhough is a British actor and formal provincial footballer.
Jordan Paul Greenhough is a British actor and formal provincial footballer.
Joseph Dransfield
Joseph Dransfield (1827 – 1906) was the first Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand in 1870 (to 1872) after Wellington was declared a city.
Joseph Dransfield (1827 – 1906) was the first Mayor of Wellington, New Zealand in 1870 (to 1872) after Wellington was declared a city.
Joseph Todd
Joseph Todd is the CEO of Heads&Tails Records Joseph Todd Attended Bridlington Sports College in Bridlington, England at the age of 14.
Joseph Todd is the CEO of Heads&Tails Records Joseph Todd Attended Bridlington Sports College in Bridlington, England at the age of 14.
Joshua Guest
Joshua Guest (1660–1747) was an English lieutenant-general.
Joshua Guest (1660–1747) was an English lieutenant-general.
Joshua Hoyle
Joshua Hoyle was a Professor of Divinity at Trinity College, Dublin and Master of University College, Oxford during the Commonwealth of England.
Joshua Hoyle was a Professor of Divinity at Trinity College, Dublin and Master of University College, Oxford during the Commonwealth of England.
Julian Shackleton
Julian Howard Shackleton (born January 29, 1952) is a former English cricketer.
Julian Howard Shackleton (born January 29, 1952) is a former English cricketer.
Justine Greening
Justine Greening (born 30 April 1969) is a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Justine Greening (born 30 April 1969) is a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Keith Matthewman
His Honour Keith Matthewman (1936 - 2008) was a judge who retired in 2001.
His Honour Keith Matthewman (1936 - 2008) was a judge who retired in 2001.
Ken Mackintosh
Ken Mackintosh ( – was an English saxophonist, composer and bandleader.
Ken Mackintosh ( – was an English saxophonist, composer and bandleader.
Kenneth Murray (biologist)
Sir Kenneth "Ken" Murray FRS FRSE is an English molecular biologist.
Sir Kenneth "Ken" Murray FRS FRSE is an English molecular biologist.
Kenneth Murray (molecular biologist)
Sir Kenneth Murray FRS FRSE (born 30 December 1930) is a British molecular biologist.
Sir Kenneth Murray FRS FRSE (born 30 December 1930) is a British molecular biologist.
Kevin Blackburn
Kevin Richard Blackburn (born 19 August 1968) is a former English cricketer.
Kevin Richard Blackburn (born 19 August 1968) is a former English cricketer.
Laura Spragg
Laura Spragg (born 16 June 1982 in Yorkshire, England) is an English cricket player.
Laura Spragg (born 16 June 1982 in Yorkshire, England) is an English cricket player.
Laurence Collinson
Laurence Collinson (1925-86) was a British and Australian playwright, actor, poet, journalist, and secondary school teacher.
Laurence Collinson (1925-86) was a British and Australian playwright, actor, poet, journalist, and secondary school teacher.
Laurence Fox
Laurence Fox (born 1978) is an English actor best known for his leading role as Detective Sergeant James Hathaway in the British TV drama series Lewis (2006–).
Laurence Fox (born 1978) is an English actor best known for his leading role as Detective Sergeant James Hathaway in the British TV drama series Lewis (2006–).
Luke Robinson (1610–1669)
Luke Robinson (6 September 1610-1669), of Riseborough, was an English Member of Parliament and of the Council of State during the Commonwealth period.
Luke Robinson (6 September 1610-1669), of Riseborough, was an English Member of Parliament and of the Council of State during the Commonwealth period.
Luke Robinson (politician)
Luke Robinson, of Riseborough, was an English Member of Parliament and of the Council of State during the Commonwealth period.
Luke Robinson, of Riseborough, was an English Member of Parliament and of the Council of State during the Commonwealth period.
Maimie McCoy
Maimie McCoy is an English actress.
Maimie McCoy is an English actress.
Major Jack Watson MC
Major Jack Watson MC was a British Army officer who was awarded a Military Cross for gallantry whilst serving with 13 Parachute Battalion in the Ardennes during the Second World War.
Major Jack Watson MC was a British Army officer who was awarded a Military Cross for gallantry whilst serving with 13 Parachute Battalion in the Ardennes during the Second World War.
Mal Reilly
Malcolm J. Reilly is an English rugby league footballer of the 1960s, '70s and '80s, and coach of the 1970s, '80s, '90s and 2000s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, England, and...
Malcolm J. Reilly is an English rugby league footballer of the 1960s, '70s and '80s, and coach of the 1970s, '80s, '90s and 2000s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, England, and...
Margaret Bryan
Margaret, Lady Bryan (c. 1468 - c. 1551/52) was Lady Governess to Henry VIII's children: Princess Mary, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Edward.
Margaret, Lady Bryan (c. 1468 - c. 1551/52) was Lady Governess to Henry VIII's children: Princess Mary, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Edward.
Margaret Gill
Margaret Gill (?-1864) was born in Yorkshire, England, and was the first wife of American black actor Ira Frederick Aldridge.
Margaret Gill (?-1864) was born in Yorkshire, England, and was the first wife of American black actor Ira Frederick Aldridge.
Margaret Kirkby
Margaret Kirkby, was an anchoress, of Ravensworth near Richmond, North Yorkshire, England.
Margaret Kirkby, was an anchoress, of Ravensworth near Richmond, North Yorkshire, England.
Marie Hartley (author)
Marie Hartley was the author or co-author and illustrator of some 40 books on the social history of the Yorkshire Dales.She was born into a prosperous family of wool merchants at Morley, near Leeds.
Marie Hartley was the author or co-author and illustrator of some 40 books on the social history of the Yorkshire Dales.She was born into a prosperous family of wool merchants at Morley, near Leeds.
Mark Gilliver
Mark Allan Gilliver (born 18 June 1969) is a former English cricketer.
Mark Allan Gilliver (born 18 June 1969) is a former English cricketer.
Mark Lawson
Mark Gerard Lawson is an English journalist, broadcaster and author.
Mark Gerard Lawson is an English journalist, broadcaster and author.
Martin Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow
Martin John Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow, OM, FRS is a British cosmologist and astrophysicist.
Martin John Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow, OM, FRS is a British cosmologist and astrophysicist.
Martin Sherson
Martin Sherson was an English Roman Catholic priest.
Martin Sherson was an English Roman Catholic priest.
Martin Whitcombe
Martin Alun Whitcombe is a former Rugby Union Footballer of the 1980s and 1990s.
Martin Alun Whitcombe is a former Rugby Union Footballer of the 1980s and 1990s.
Martyn Auty
Martyn Auty (born July 1951 in Yorkshire) is a British film and television producer.
Martyn Auty (born July 1951 in Yorkshire) is a British film and television producer.
Mary Rosse
Mary Rosse, Countess of Rosse (née Mary Field) (1813-1885), was a British amateur astronomer and pioneering photographer.
Mary Rosse, Countess of Rosse (née Mary Field) (1813-1885), was a British amateur astronomer and pioneering photographer.
Mary Ward (nun)
The Venerable Mary Ward, I.B.V.M., was an English Catholic Religious Sister who founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Loreto Sisters.
The Venerable Mary Ward, I.B.V.M., was an English Catholic Religious Sister who founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Loreto Sisters.
Matthew Dodsworth
Matthew Dodsworth (c.1544 – 1631) was, sometime before 1593, appointed as Judge of the Admiralty Court in England's Northern Counties.
Matthew Dodsworth (c.1544 – 1631) was, sometime before 1593, appointed as Judge of the Admiralty Court in England's Northern Counties.
Michael Grandage
Michael Grandage CBE (born 2 May 1962) is an award-winning British theatre director and producer.
Michael Grandage CBE (born 2 May 1962) is an award-winning British theatre director and producer.
Michael O'Donnell
Michael O'Donnell (born 1928), is a British physician, journalist, author, and broadcaster.
Michael O'Donnell (born 1928), is a British physician, journalist, author, and broadcaster.
Michael W. Dickinson
Michael W. Dickinson (born 3 February 1950 in Yorkshire, England) is a retired Champion Thoroughbred racehorse trainer.
Michael W. Dickinson (born 3 February 1950 in Yorkshire, England) is a retired Champion Thoroughbred racehorse trainer.
Miles Atkinson
Miles Atkinson (1741–1811), was an English divine.
Miles Atkinson (1741–1811), was an English divine.
Miles Gale
Miles Gale, was an English antiquary.
Miles Gale, was an English antiquary.
Moses B. Cotsworth
Moses Bruine Cotsworth (Willitoft, Yorks 3 December 1859 - Vancouver 4 June 1943) was a calendar reformer.
Moses Bruine Cotsworth (Willitoft, Yorks 3 December 1859 - Vancouver 4 June 1943) was a calendar reformer.
Murder of Sharon Beshenivsky
PC Sharon Beshenivsky (14 January 1967–18 November 2005) was a West Yorkshire Police constable shot dead by a criminal gang during a robbery in Bradford on 18 November 2005, becoming the s...
PC Sharon Beshenivsky (14 January 1967–18 November 2005) was a West Yorkshire Police constable shot dead by a criminal gang during a robbery in Bradford on 18 November 2005, becoming the s...
Neil Gill
Neil Stuart Gill (born 22 September 1971) is a former English cricketer.
Neil Stuart Gill (born 22 September 1971) is a former English cricketer.
Neil Rollinson
Neil Rollinson (born 1960 Yorkshire) is a British poet.
Neil Rollinson (born 1960 Yorkshire) is a British poet.
Nicholas Rankin
Nicholas Rankin is a British writer and broadcaster.
Nicholas Rankin is a British writer and broadcaster.
Nigel Farndale
Nigel Farndale is a British author and journalist, known for his award-winning interviews in the Sunday Telegraph.
Nigel Farndale is a British author and journalist, known for his award-winning interviews in the Sunday Telegraph.
Norman Bottomley
Air Chief Marshal Sir Norman Howard Bottomley KCB CIE DSO AFC RAF (18 September 1891 – 13 August 1970) was the Yorkshire-born successor to Arthur 'Bomber' Harris as Commander-in-Chief of RAF Bom...
Air Chief Marshal Sir Norman Howard Bottomley KCB CIE DSO AFC RAF (18 September 1891 – 13 August 1970) was the Yorkshire-born successor to Arthur 'Bomber' Harris as Commander-in-Chief of RAF Bom...
Norreys
Norreys may refer to various members of, or estates belonging to, a landed family chiefly seated in the English counties of Berkshire and Lancashire and the irish county of Cork.
Norreys may refer to various members of, or estates belonging to, a landed family chiefly seated in the English counties of Berkshire and Lancashire and the irish county of Cork.
Paul Best
Paul Best (Hutton Cranswick c.1590 - Driffield, 1657) was one of the first British converts to the "Socinian" Polish Brethren, and one of the first Unitarians to be imprisoned.
Paul Best (Hutton Cranswick c.1590 - Driffield, 1657) was one of the first British converts to the "Socinian" Polish Brethren, and one of the first Unitarians to be imprisoned.
Paul Hyde
Paul Hyde (né Paul Nelson) (b.
Paul Hyde (né Paul Nelson) (b.
Peter Blythe
Peter Blythe (14 September 1934 – 27 June 2004) was a British character actor, best known as Samuel "Soapy Sam" Ballard on Rumpole of the Bailey.
Peter Blythe (14 September 1934 – 27 June 2004) was a British character actor, best known as Samuel "Soapy Sam" Ballard on Rumpole of the Bailey.
Peter Smithers
Sir Peter Henry Berry Otway Smithers (9 December 1913 in Yorkshire, England – 8 June 2006 in Vico Morcote, Switzerland) was a United Kingdom Conservative Party politician.
Sir Peter Henry Berry Otway Smithers (9 December 1913 in Yorkshire, England – 8 June 2006 in Vico Morcote, Switzerland) was a United Kingdom Conservative Party politician.
Peter Winterbottom
Peter James Winterbottom, is a former England rugby union footballer who played as an openside.
Peter James Winterbottom, is a former England rugby union footballer who played as an openside.
Philip A. Haigh
Philip Andrew Haigh is a British writer of non-fiction military history books, mostly on the subject of the Wars of the Roses, although in recent years he has taken to writing military fiction w...
Philip Andrew Haigh is a British writer of non-fiction military history books, mostly on the subject of the Wars of the Roses, although in recent years he has taken to writing military fiction w...
Phillip Heseltine (cricketer)
Phillip John Heseltine (born 21 June 1960) is a former English cricketer.
Phillip John Heseltine (born 21 June 1960) is a former English cricketer.
Phillip Hodson
Phillip Hodson is a British psychotherapist, broadcaster and author who popularised ‘phone-in’ therapy in his role as Britain's first 'agony uncle'.
Phillip Hodson is a British psychotherapist, broadcaster and author who popularised ‘phone-in’ therapy in his role as Britain's first 'agony uncle'.
Phineas Fowke
Phineas Fowke, M.D., was an English physician.
Phineas Fowke, M.D., was an English physician.
Rachael Wooding
Rachael Wooding is a Yorkshire born musical theatre performer, best known for her performances in We Will Rock You, playing Meat and understudying Jenna Lee-James as Scaramouche.
Rachael Wooding is a Yorkshire born musical theatre performer, best known for her performances in We Will Rock You, playing Meat and understudying Jenna Lee-James as Scaramouche.
Ralph Baines
Ralph Baines or "Bayne" (Knowsthorpe, Yorkshire, ca.
Ralph Baines or "Bayne" (Knowsthorpe, Yorkshire, ca.
Ralph Levett
Rev. Ralph Levett was an Anglican minister who served as domestic chaplain to an aristocratic English family from Lincolnshire with Puritan sympathies, who subsequently installed him as rector o...
Rev. Ralph Levett was an Anglican minister who served as domestic chaplain to an aristocratic English family from Lincolnshire with Puritan sympathies, who subsequently installed him as rector o...
Ray Eden
Ray Eden (1968–March 21, 2011) was a British professional road cyclist.
Ray Eden (1968–March 21, 2011) was a British professional road cyclist.
Reginald Charley
Captain Reginald Morse Charley was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
Captain Reginald Morse Charley was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
Reginald Soar
Captain Reginald Rhys Soar was a British flying ace during World War I. He was credited with 12 official aerial victories won while serving in the Dardanelles and along the English Channel.
Captain Reginald Rhys Soar was a British flying ace during World War I. He was credited with 12 official aerial victories won while serving in the Dardanelles and along the English Channel.
Richard Bache
Richard Bache (1737–1811), born in Yorkshire, England, was the son-in-law of Benjamin Franklin.
Richard Bache (1737–1811), born in Yorkshire, England, was the son-in-law of Benjamin Franklin.
Richard Buck
Richard Thomas Buck (born 14 November 1986 in Grimsby, Humberside) is a British sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres event.
Richard Thomas Buck (born 14 November 1986 in Grimsby, Humberside) is a British sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres event.
Richard Calabro
Richard Calabro (born 14 April 1979) is a Yorkshire born actor who began his career in the children's TV drama The Ward, playing 'prankster' Digger Reily, until the character was eventually ...
Richard Calabro (born 14 April 1979) is a Yorkshire born actor who began his career in the children's TV drama The Ward, playing 'prankster' Digger Reily, until the character was eventually ...
Richard Clayton (academic)
Richard Clayton (died 10 June 1676) was a Canon, Oxford academic and administrator.
Richard Clayton (died 10 June 1676) was a Canon, Oxford academic and administrator.
Richard Hill, Richard Holiday, John Hogg and Edmund Duke
Richard Hill, Richard Holiday, John Hogg and Edmund Duke (all died 27 May 1590) were English Roman Catholic priests and martyrs.
Richard Hill, Richard Holiday, John Hogg and Edmund Duke (all died 27 May 1590) were English Roman Catholic priests and martyrs.
Richard Langley (martyr)
Richard Langley (b. probably at Grimthorpe, Yorkshire, England, date unknown; executed at York, 1 December 1586) was an English Roman Catholic layman, condemned for sheltering Catholic priests.
Richard Langley (b. probably at Grimthorpe, Yorkshire, England, date unknown; executed at York, 1 December 1586) was an English Roman Catholic layman, condemned for sheltering Catholic priests.
Richard Pilgrim
Richard Leslie Pilgrim (born 13 June 1982) is a former English cricketer.
Richard Leslie Pilgrim (born 13 June 1982) is a former English cricketer.
Richard Shilleto
Richard Shilleto (November 25, 1809 – September 24, 1876), English classical scholar, was born at Ulleskelf in Yorkshire.
Richard Shilleto (November 25, 1809 – September 24, 1876), English classical scholar, was born at Ulleskelf in Yorkshire.
Richard Taylor (missionary)
Richard Taylor (May 21, 1805 – October 10, 1873) was a C.M.S. missionary in New Zealand.
Richard Taylor (May 21, 1805 – October 10, 1873) was a C.M.S. missionary in New Zealand.
Robert Bickerdike (martyr)
Robert Bickerdike (died 1585) was an English Roman Catholic layman, executed on a treason charge.
Robert Bickerdike (died 1585) was an English Roman Catholic layman, executed on a treason charge.
Robert Constable
Sir Robert Constable was an English nobleman.
Sir Robert Constable was an English nobleman.
Robert Fairfax (rear-admiral)
Robert Fairfax was a rear admiral.
Robert Fairfax was a rear admiral.
Robert Levet
Robert Levet (1705–1782), a Yorkshireman who became a Parisian waiter, then garnered some training as an apothecary and moved to London, was eulogized by the poet Samuel Johnson, with whom Levet...
Robert Levet (1705–1782), a Yorkshireman who became a Parisian waiter, then garnered some training as an apothecary and moved to London, was eulogized by the poet Samuel Johnson, with whom Levet...
Robert Monckton
Robert Monckton (24 June 1726 – 21 May 1782) was an officer of the British army and a colonial administrator in British North America.
Robert Monckton (24 June 1726 – 21 May 1782) was an officer of the British army and a colonial administrator in British North America.
Robert Seddon
Robert Lionel "Bob" Seddon (1860 – 15 August 1888) was an English international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Broughton Rangers and Swinton and county rugby for Lancashire.
Robert Lionel "Bob" Seddon (1860 – 15 August 1888) was an English international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Broughton Rangers and Swinton and county rugby for Lancashire.
Robert Thorpe (priest)
Robert Thorpe (b. in Yorkshire; executed at York, 15 May 1591) was an English Roman Catholic priest.
Robert Thorpe (b. in Yorkshire; executed at York, 15 May 1591) was an English Roman Catholic priest.
Robert Willan
Robert Willan (12 November 1757 near Sedbergh, Yorkshire – 7 April 1812, Madeira) is the founder of dermatology as a medical specialty.
Robert Willan (12 November 1757 near Sedbergh, Yorkshire – 7 April 1812, Madeira) is the founder of dermatology as a medical specialty.
Robert Wodehouse
Robert Wodehouse was a medieval English administrator.
Robert Wodehouse was a medieval English administrator.
Roderic Noble
Roderic Noble is a former English child actor, best known for his role as Tsarevich Alexei Romanov in the 1971 film, Nicholas and Alexandra.
Roderic Noble is a former English child actor, best known for his role as Tsarevich Alexei Romanov in the 1971 film, Nicholas and Alexandra.
Roger Ascham
Roger Ascham (c. 1515 – 23 December 1568) was an English scholar and didactic writer, famous for his prose style, his promotion of the vernacular, and his theories of education.
Roger Ascham (c. 1515 – 23 December 1568) was an English scholar and didactic writer, famous for his prose style, his promotion of the vernacular, and his theories of education.
Roger Stead
Roger Alexander Stead (born 18 April 1980) is an English cricketer.
Roger Alexander Stead (born 18 April 1980) is an English cricketer.
Roger Strickland
Sir Roger Strickland (1640–1717) was an English admiral and Member of Parliament.
Sir Roger Strickland (1640–1717) was an English admiral and Member of Parliament.
Sam Bullough
Sam Bullough (died 1973) was president of the Yorkshire region of the National Union of Mineworkers, its largest region.
Sam Bullough (died 1973) was president of the Yorkshire region of the National Union of Mineworkers, its largest region.
Samuel and Nathaniel Buck
Samuel and Nathaniel Buck were brothers who lived in England in the 18th century and were engravers and printmakers.
Samuel and Nathaniel Buck were brothers who lived in England in the 18th century and were engravers and printmakers.
Samuel Cunliffe Lister, 2nd Baron Masham
Samuel Cunliffe Lister, 2nd Baron Masham was an English baron and industrialist.
Samuel Cunliffe Lister, 2nd Baron Masham was an English baron and industrialist.
Samuel Pullen
Samuel Pullen (also Pullein and Pulleyne) (1598–1667) was the Church of Ireland archbishop of Tuam in Ireland.
Samuel Pullen (also Pullein and Pulleyne) (1598–1667) was the Church of Ireland archbishop of Tuam in Ireland.
Sara Thornton (weather forecaster)
Sara Thornton is an English journalist, who since training as a weather presenter presently works for BBC Weather.
Sara Thornton is an English journalist, who since training as a weather presenter presently works for BBC Weather.
Sarah Piers
Sarah, Lady Piers (fl. 1697 – 1714; died 1719) was a literary patron, political commentator, and a poet.
Sarah, Lady Piers (fl. 1697 – 1714; died 1719) was a literary patron, political commentator, and a poet.
Sarah Scott
Sarah Scott (née Robinson) (21 September 1720 – 3 November 1795) was an English novelist, translator, and social reformer.
Sarah Scott (née Robinson) (21 September 1720 – 3 November 1795) was an English novelist, translator, and social reformer.
Seán Jennett
Seán Jennett, now known as an author of many travel books, was a typographer for Faber and Faber, who published his The Making of Books.
Seán Jennett, now known as an author of many travel books, was a typographer for Faber and Faber, who published his The Making of Books.
Sidney Weighell
Sidney Weighell (March 31 1922 – February 13 2002) (pronounce surname as "weal") was a British footballer, trade unionist and the General Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen from...
Sidney Weighell (March 31 1922 – February 13 2002) (pronounce surname as "weal") was a British footballer, trade unionist and the General Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen from...
Simon Kippax
Simon Alexander Jonathan Kippax (born 8 May 1964) is a former English cricketer.
Simon Alexander Jonathan Kippax (born 8 May 1964) is a former English cricketer.
Simon Metcalfe
Simon Metcalfe (also spelled Metcalf) (c.
Simon Metcalfe (also spelled Metcalf) (c.
Simon Twigg
Simon Alexis Twigg (born 8 October 1977) is a former English cricketer.
Simon Alexis Twigg (born 8 October 1977) is a former English cricketer.
Sir Brian Stapylton, 2nd Baronet
Sir Brian Stapylton, 2nd Baronet (c.
Sir Brian Stapylton, 2nd Baronet (c.
Sir George Duckett, 1st Baronet
Sir George Jackson Duckett, 1st Baronet (24 October 1725 – 22 December 1822) was a British naval administrator and politician.
Sir George Jackson Duckett, 1st Baronet (24 October 1725 – 22 December 1822) was a British naval administrator and politician.
Sir Marmaduke Wyvill, 1st Baronet
Sir Marmaduke Wyvill, 1st Baronet (1542-1617) was an English politician.
Sir Marmaduke Wyvill, 1st Baronet (1542-1617) was an English politician.
Sir Thomas Gascoigne, 2nd Baronet
Sir Thomas Gascoigne, 2nd Baronet (1596–1686) was an English Baronet and member of the Gascoigne family.
Sir Thomas Gascoigne, 2nd Baronet (1596–1686) was an English Baronet and member of the Gascoigne family.
Sir William St Quintin, 3rd Baronet
Sir William St Quintin, 3rd Baronet (c.
Sir William St Quintin, 3rd Baronet (c.
Sir William Strickland, 4th Baronet
Sir William Strickland (c. 1686 – 1 September 1735) was an English Member of Parliament (MP) and Government Minister in Sir Robert Walpole's administration.
Sir William Strickland (c. 1686 – 1 September 1735) was an English Member of Parliament (MP) and Government Minister in Sir Robert Walpole's administration.
Smith Wigglesworth
Smith Wigglesworth, was a British evangelist who was important in the early history of Pentecostalism.
Smith Wigglesworth, was a British evangelist who was important in the early history of Pentecostalism.
Smithson Tennant
Smithson Tennant FRS (30 November 1761 - 22 February 1815) was an English chemist.
Smithson Tennant FRS (30 November 1761 - 22 February 1815) was an English chemist.
Stephen Eyton
Stephen Eyton or Edon, was an English chronicler.
Stephen Eyton or Edon, was an English chronicler.
Stephen Foster (cricketer)
Stephen John Foster (born 21 February 1968) is a former English cricketer.
Stephen John Foster (born 21 February 1968) is a former English cricketer.
Stephen Mennell
Stephen Mennell is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at University College Dublin.
Stephen Mennell is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at University College Dublin.
Steve Bartle
Steven Bartle (born 5 September 1971 in Shipley, Yorkshire) is an English cricketer.
Steven Bartle (born 5 September 1971 in Shipley, Yorkshire) is an English cricketer.
Storm Jameson
Margaret Storm Jameson was an English writer, known for her 45 novels, and criticism.
Margaret Storm Jameson was an English writer, known for her 45 novels, and criticism.
Sydney Falding
Sydney Wheatley Falding (5 May 1891 – 7 November 1959) was an English cricketer.
Sydney Wheatley Falding (5 May 1891 – 7 November 1959) was an English cricketer.
Theodore Augustine Mann
Theodore Augustine Mann (1735–1809) was an English naturalist and historian, born in Yorkshire on June 22, 1735.
Theodore Augustine Mann (1735–1809) was an English naturalist and historian, born in Yorkshire on June 22, 1735.
Thomas Baily
Thomas Baily (ca. 1525, Yorkshire - October 7, 1591, Douai) was an English Catholic clergyman during the Elizabethan persecutions.
Thomas Baily (ca. 1525, Yorkshire - October 7, 1591, Douai) was an English Catholic clergyman during the Elizabethan persecutions.
Thomas Bradbury
Thomas Bradbury (1677–1759), was an English congregational minister.
Thomas Bradbury (1677–1759), was an English congregational minister.
Thomas Chippendale
Thomas Chippendale was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.
Thomas Chippendale was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.
Thomas Cotton (Dissenting minister)
Thomas Cotton (1653–1730) was a dissenting minister of London.
Thomas Cotton (1653–1730) was a dissenting minister of London.
Thomas Exley
Thomas Exley, was an English mathematician.
Thomas Exley, was an English mathematician.
Thomas Fairfax (Gilling)
Sir Thomas Fairfax was an owner of Gilling Castle, near Gilling East, North Yorkshire, England.
Sir Thomas Fairfax was an owner of Gilling Castle, near Gilling East, North Yorkshire, England.
Thomas Fairfax (Jesuit)
Thomas Fairfax, D.D. (1656–1716), was an English Jesuit.
Thomas Fairfax, D.D. (1656–1716), was an English Jesuit.
Thomas Fairfax (Walton)
Sir Thomas Fairfax was the first member of the Fairfax family to own Gilling Castle, near Gilling East, North Yorkshire, England.
Sir Thomas Fairfax was the first member of the Fairfax family to own Gilling Castle, near Gilling East, North Yorkshire, England.
Thomas Fowle
Thomas Fowle was a Church of England clergyman, Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, rector of Redgrave and Hinderclay, Suffolk, and prebendary of Norwich Cathedral.
Thomas Fowle was a Church of England clergyman, Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, rector of Redgrave and Hinderclay, Suffolk, and prebendary of Norwich Cathedral.
Thomas Kidd (classical scholar)
Thomas Kidd (1770 – August 27, 1850) was an English classical scholar and schoolmaster.
Thomas Kidd (1770 – August 27, 1850) was an English classical scholar and schoolmaster.
Thomas Levett
Thomas Levett, was an Oxford-educated Lincoln's Inn barrister, judge of the Admiralty for the Northern Counties and High Sheriff of Rutland.
Thomas Levett, was an Oxford-educated Lincoln's Inn barrister, judge of the Admiralty for the Northern Counties and High Sheriff of Rutland.
Thomas Lord
Thomas Lord (23 November 1755 – 13 January 1832) was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1787 to 1802.
Thomas Lord (23 November 1755 – 13 January 1832) was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1787 to 1802.
Thomas Nettleship Staley
Right Rev. Thomas Nettleship Staley MA, DD (1823–1898) was a British priest of the Church of England and the first Anglican Bishop of the Church of Hawaii.
Right Rev. Thomas Nettleship Staley MA, DD (1823–1898) was a British priest of the Church of England and the first Anglican Bishop of the Church of Hawaii.
Thomas Ripley (architect)
Thomas Ripley (1682 Yorkshire – 10 February 1758, London) was an English architect.
Thomas Ripley (1682 Yorkshire – 10 February 1758, London) was an English architect.
Thomas Rymer
Thomas Rymer (c. 1643 – 13 December 1713), English historiographer royal, was the younger son of Ralph Rymer, lord of the manor of Brafferton in Yorkshire, described by Clarendon as possessed of...
Thomas Rymer (c. 1643 – 13 December 1713), English historiographer royal, was the younger son of Ralph Rymer, lord of the manor of Brafferton in Yorkshire, described by Clarendon as possessed of...
Thomas Sedgwick
Thomas Sedgwick (Segiswycke) (died 1573 in a Yorkshire prison) was an English Roman Catholic theologian.
Thomas Sedgwick (Segiswycke) (died 1573 in a Yorkshire prison) was an English Roman Catholic theologian.
Thomas Thwing
Blessed Thomas Thwing (1635–1680) was an English Catholic priest and martyr.
Blessed Thomas Thwing (1635–1680) was an English Catholic priest and martyr.
Thomas W. Bradley
Thomas Wilson Bradley was a United States Representative from New York and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Thomas Wilson Bradley was a United States Representative from New York and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Thomas Wakefeld
Thomas Wakefeld (or Wakefield) (died 1575) was an English academic, the first Regius Professor of Hebrew at Cambridge.
Thomas Wakefeld (or Wakefield) (died 1575) was an English academic, the first Regius Professor of Hebrew at Cambridge.
Thomas Wedders
Thomas Wedders, born in Yorkshire, England in the 18th century, had the world's longest nose.
Thomas Wedders, born in Yorkshire, England in the 18th century, had the world's longest nose.
Thurbrand the Hold
Thurbrand (; fl. 1010s), nicknamed "the Hold", was a Northumbrian magnate in the early 11th-century.
Thurbrand (; fl. 1010s), nicknamed "the Hold", was a Northumbrian magnate in the early 11th-century.
Tim Hughes (cricketer)
Timothy 'Tim' John Hughes (born 25 September 1943) is a former English cricketer.
Timothy 'Tim' John Hughes (born 25 September 1943) is a former English cricketer.
Tim Robinson (cartographer)
Tim Robinson (born in 1935) is a writer and cartographer.
Tim Robinson (born in 1935) is a writer and cartographer.
Tom Savill
Thomas Edward Savill (born 16 May 1983) is a former English cricketer.
Thomas Edward Savill (born 16 May 1983) is a former English cricketer.
Tom Sutcliffe (broadcaster)
Thomas Sutcliffe is a British journalist and arts broadcaster.
Thomas Sutcliffe is a British journalist and arts broadcaster.
Tony Clavier
Anthony Forbes Moreton "Tony" Clavier (born 19 April 1940) was one of the leading figures in independent Catholicism in Britain, albeit he has spent much of his life in the United States.
Anthony Forbes Moreton "Tony" Clavier (born 19 April 1940) was one of the leading figures in independent Catholicism in Britain, albeit he has spent much of his life in the United States.
Tony Fletcher
Tony Fletcher (born April 27, 1964) is a music journalist best known for his biographies of drummer Keith Moon and the band R.E.M.
Tony Fletcher (born April 27, 1964) is a music journalist best known for his biographies of drummer Keith Moon and the band R.E.M.
Torchil de Bovington
Torchil de Bovington (or Boynton) was an 11th century landowner in Norman England.
Torchil de Bovington (or Boynton) was an 11th century landowner in Norman England.
Trevor Stubley
Trevor Stubley RP RBA RSW RWS (27 March 1932, Leeds – 8 January 2010, Holmfirth) was a Yorkshire portrait and landscape painter, and illustrator.
Trevor Stubley RP RBA RSW RWS (27 March 1932, Leeds – 8 January 2010, Holmfirth) was a Yorkshire portrait and landscape painter, and illustrator.
Victor Riddell
Victor Horsley Hume Riddell (23 July 1905 – 9 August 1976) was an English cricketer.
Victor Horsley Hume Riddell (23 July 1905 – 9 August 1976) was an English cricketer.
Vikram Atri
Vikram Atri (born 9 March 1983) is an English cricketer.
Vikram Atri (born 9 March 1983) is an English cricketer.
Vincent Mulchrone
Vincent Mulchrone was one of the most respected journalists of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Vincent Mulchrone was one of the most respected journalists of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Violet Heming
Violet Heming was a English born American stage and screen actress.
Violet Heming was a English born American stage and screen actress.
Vyvian Ayres
Vyvyan Ayres was a British composer, born 1870 in Yorkshire, died 1932 Neerbeke, Belgium.
Vyvyan Ayres was a British composer, born 1870 in Yorkshire, died 1932 Neerbeke, Belgium.
W. B. R. King
William Bernard Robinson King, OBE MC FRS (12 November 1889 – 23 January 1963) was a British geologist.
William Bernard Robinson King, OBE MC FRS (12 November 1889 – 23 January 1963) was a British geologist.
Walter Braithwaite
General Sir Walter Pipon Braithwaite, GCB (11 November 1865 – 7 September 1945) was a British general during World War I. After being dismissed from his position as Chief of Staff for the Medite...
General Sir Walter Pipon Braithwaite, GCB (11 November 1865 – 7 September 1945) was a British general during World War I. After being dismissed from his position as Chief of Staff for the Medite...
Walter Lancashire
Walter Lancashire (28 October 1903 – 7 June 1981) was an English cricketer.
Walter Lancashire (28 October 1903 – 7 June 1981) was an English cricketer.
Waren Tay
Waren Tay (1843 – 15 May 1927) was a British ophthalmologist who was a native of Yorkshire.
Waren Tay (1843 – 15 May 1927) was a British ophthalmologist who was a native of Yorkshire.
William Bawdwen
William Bawdwen, was an English antiquary.
William Bawdwen, was an English antiquary.
William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne KG KB PC (6 December 1592 – 25 December 1676) was an English polymath and aristocrat, having been a poet, equestrian, playwright, swordsman, po...
William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne KG KB PC (6 December 1592 – 25 December 1676) was an English polymath and aristocrat, having been a poet, equestrian, playwright, swordsman, po...
William Craven (Lord Mayor of London)
William Craven was an English merchant, Lord Mayor of London in 1610.
William Craven was an English merchant, Lord Mayor of London in 1610.
William de Percy, 1st Baron Percy
William de Percy, 1st Baron Percy (d.b.1096-1099) known as Aux Gernons (with Whiskers), was a Norman baron who arrived in England immediately after the Norman Conquest of England, and was th...
William de Percy, 1st Baron Percy (d.b.1096-1099) known as Aux Gernons (with Whiskers), was a Norman baron who arrived in England immediately after the Norman Conquest of England, and was th...
William Eastmead
William Eastmead (died 1847?) was an English dissenting minister.
William Eastmead (died 1847?) was an English dissenting minister.
William Kirby (cricketer)
William Anthony Kirby (born 2 June 1981) is an English cricketer.
William Anthony Kirby (born 2 June 1981) is an English cricketer.
William Lacy
Blessed William Lacy was an English Catholic priest and martyr.
Blessed William Lacy was an English Catholic priest and martyr.
William Lax
William Lax AM FRS was an English astronomer and mathematician who served as Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry at the University of Cambridge for 41 years.
William Lax AM FRS was an English astronomer and mathematician who served as Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry at the University of Cambridge for 41 years.
William Marshall (1796-1872)
William Marshall (26 May 1796 – 16 May 1872) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Beverley (1831–1832), for Carlisle (1835–1847), and for East Cumberland (18...
William Marshall (26 May 1796 – 16 May 1872) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Beverley (1831–1832), for Carlisle (1835–1847), and for East Cumberland (18...
William Marshall (1796–1872)
William Marshall (26 May 1796 – 16 May 1872) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Beverley (1831–1832), for Carlisle (1835–1847), and for East Cumberland (18...
William Marshall (26 May 1796 – 16 May 1872) was an English politician, the Member of Parliament for Beverley (1831–1832), for Carlisle (1835–1847), and for East Cumberland (18...
William Morritt
William John Sawrey Morritt (c.
William John Sawrey Morritt (c.
William Pickering (governor)
William Pickering was a Republican and the fifth governor of Washington territory, from.
William Pickering was a Republican and the fifth governor of Washington territory, from.
William Piers (constable)
William Piers (c. 1510 – 1603) was an English constable, who spent most of his life in Ireland.
William Piers (c. 1510 – 1603) was an English constable, who spent most of his life in Ireland.
William Richardson (martyr)
Blessed William Richardson (1572–1603) was a sixteenth-century Roman Catholic English martyr.
Blessed William Richardson (1572–1603) was a sixteenth-century Roman Catholic English martyr.
William Spenser
William Spenser (b. at Ghisburn, Yorkshire; executed at York, 24 September 1589) was an English Roman Catholic priest.
William Spenser (b. at Ghisburn, Yorkshire; executed at York, 24 September 1589) was an English Roman Catholic priest.
William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford
William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford (8 June 1626 – 16 October 1695) was a member of England's House of Lords.
William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford (8 June 1626 – 16 October 1695) was a member of England's House of Lords.
William Wickham (spymaster)
William Wickham PC, PC (Ire) (11 November 1761-22 October 1840) was a British politician who acted as a spymaster during the French Revolution, and was later a Privy Counsellor and Chief Secreta...
William Wickham PC, PC (Ire) (11 November 1761-22 October 1840) was a British politician who acted as a spymaster during the French Revolution, and was later a Privy Counsellor and Chief Secreta...
Willie Morris (diplomat)
Sir Willie Morris (1919 – 13 April 1982) was a British diplomat from Yorkshire.
Sir Willie Morris (1919 – 13 April 1982) was a British diplomat from Yorkshire.