1. Arabella Gibbins (1985)

Stage Actress

Actress, comedian, singer and voice coach known for starring in the short film Swim to Land that she co-wrote with her brother, actor Toby Sebastian. She is also known for being...

2. George Stubbs (1724)

British Artist

Remembered for his oil paintings depicting horses and other animals, this eighteenth-century English artist is notable for works such as Whistlejacket (1762), Portrait of a Large Dog (1772), and The...

3. Felicia Hemans (1793)

British Poet

English poet best known for an 1826 poem entitled "Casabianca." Her other works include "Corinne at the Capitol," "Evening Prayer at a Girls' School," and "To the New-Born."

4. Charles Gounod (1818)

French Composer

19th century French composer who was best known for "Ave Maria" and "Faust," an opera. His opera "Roméo et Juliette" was lesser known, but still occasionally performed by successive generations...

5. Charles Booth (1840)

Non-fiction Author

A British social researcher and philanthropist, he documented the lives of the London poor and published his observations in the two-volume work, Life and Labour of the People (1889-1891).

6. Jason Isaacs (1963)

British Actor

Played the lead role of Michael Britten in the sci-fi TV series Awake. He is perhaps best known as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise. He would later appear...

7. John Milne (1850)

Geologist

Geologist, anthropologist, and engineer who invented the seismograph. He also studied and advanced research in the prehistoric peoples of Japan.

8. Jodie Comer (1993)

TV Actress

Perhaps most well known for her portrayal of Chloe on the British television series My Mad Fat Diary. She is also notable for her recurring role as Sharna on Justice, as well as...

9. Frank Hornby (1863)

English Toy Inventor Businessman

With no formal engineering training, he devised three of the most popular toys in Britain: Meccano, Dinky Toys, and Hornby Model Railways.

10. Shaun Evans (1980)

British Actor

English actor known for playing the role of young Inspector Morse in the ITV series Endeavour.

11. Leanne Best (1980)

TV Actress

English film and television star most well recognized for bringing to life Tina Reynolds in the ITV comedy Cold Feet. She has also starred in recurring roles in Home Fires...

12. Philip Olivier (1980)

British Actor

Best known for his role in the soap opera Brookside as the character of Tim O'Leary. He later reprised the role in Brookside: Unfinished Business.

13. Liz McClarnon (1981)

English Singer Songwriter

Pop singer and dancer who was a member of the British girl group Atomic Kitten.

14. Ben Kay (1975)

English Rugby Union Player

Former rugby union second row forward known for his time with the Leicester Tigers, receiving 281 caps over 11 seasons. He's worked as a commentator since retiring in 2010.

15. Frank Francis (1901)

Non-fiction Author

Famous as a bibliographer, librarian, and curator, Francis is particularly remembered for his longtime association with the British Museum in London, England. He became director of the museum in the...

16. Trent Alexander-Arnold (1998)

Soccer Player

Professional soccer player who is recognized for playing the right-back position for the Liverpool Football Club of the Premier League. During the 2016-2017 regular season he made a total of 12 appearances...

17. William Kneale (1906)

English Logician

English philosopher who was best remembered for his novel The Development of Logic from 1962.

18. Henny Youngman (1906)

American Comedian

British-American comedian and violinist who was famous for his one-liners, the best known of which was 'Take my wife...please.' He was also known for playing interludes on his violin during...

19. Sam Kane (1968)

Tv Actor

English actor known for his recurring roles in popular shows like Brookside, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale. He also played Dennis in the 2013 feature film Vendetta.

20. Alfred Lennon (1912)

Office-boy Bellboy Steward Kitch

Father of John Lennon and an avid banjo player who was often overseas during the second World War and did not see his son very much during his childhood.

21. Julia Lennon (1914)

Waitress Housewife

Mother to John Lennon of Beatles fame. She was a musician in her own right and even taught her son to play both the banjo and ukelele. She also bought...

22. Elisabeth Sladen (1946)

English Actress

Actress who played investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith on the series Doctor Who.

23. Sofia Filipe (1996)

Reality Star

Model and dancer who rose to fame after getting cast on Britain's Ex on the Beach. She's represented by All Star Entertainment based in London.

24. Julian Lennon (1963)

British Musician Songwriter And

John Lennon's son who is a musician, photographer, and philanthropist. He released the album Valotte, which helped him win Best New Artist at the 1985 Grammy Awards.

25. Bradley Orr (1982)

Footballer

Right-back who joined the Blackburn Rovers in 2012 after spending two seasons with the Queens Park Rangers.

26. Nick Hamilton-Smith (1979)

Fashion Designer

English fashion designer and milliner best known for his hat designs, which have been exhibited at numerous London, New York and Paris Fashion Week events. He has also been noted...

27. Nathan Carter (1990)

Country Singer

Country singer known for popularizing the fusion genre Country and Irish. He first topped the charts in 2012 with his cover of "Wagon Wheel."

28. Ken Stubbs (1961)

British Musician

Saxophonist and composer known for co-founding the band First House with Django Bates, Mick Hutton, and Martin France.

29. Hayley Hughes (1996)

Reality Star

Model and reality star who is known for having appeared on Love Island.

30. Sheila Sim (1922)

British Actor

Wife of filmmaker Richard Attenborough who starred in several films in the 1940s and 1950s.

31. Geoff Rowley (1976)

British Skateboarder

Professional skateboarder and badass who became known for facing down any big spot and charging it. At the time, his video stunts defined gnarly.

32. Shaun Jeffers (1989)

Photographer

Photographer who rose to fame for his photography of the Lord of the Rings' Hobbiton film set in New Zealand. He was named the 2016 New Zealand Geographic Landscape Photographer...

33. Liam Smith (1988)

Boxer

English boxer who won the WBO Light Middleweight title in October of 2015 by knocking out John Thompson. He's held multiple titles throughout his career, the first being a Commonwealth...

34. Aaron Cresswell (1989)

Footballer

Defender who made his senior career debut in 2008 for the Tranmere Rovers; signed with Ipswich Town in 2011. In 2014, he joined Premier League club West Ham United as...

35. Christian McGaffney (1989)

Soap Opera Actor

Venezuelan actor who was thrust into the spotlight playing Domingo Uribe on the Venevisión telenovela Natalia del Mar. He made his big screen debut in the crime thriller Among Thieves.

36. Les Shannon (1926)

Footballer

Soccer manager who led eight clubs from 1966 to 1984. He played center forward during his playing career, mostly spent with Burnley. He worked with Kenilworth Road from 1986 to 2001. 

37. Peter Shaffer (1926)

Playwright Screenwriter

Screenwriter and playwright who wrote the play Equus, which featured Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe in the nude.

38. Lauren McQueen (1996)

TV Actress

British actress known for her roles on the shows Hollyoaks, Ordinary Lies, and The Mill. She also had a lead role in the 2015 movie The Violators.

39. Anton Powers (1989)

DJ

Member of the UK producing and DJ team Cahill who rose to fame in 2015 after collaborating with Philip George on the single "Alone No More."

40. Shirley Hughes (1927)

English Children's Writer An

English author and illustrator who wrote over fifty books during the course of her career. She has also illustrated more than two hundred books.

41. James Hype (1989)

DJ

House and garage music DJ/producer who is known for high energy live performances as well as his unique fusion of urban and dance characteristics. His single "More Than Friends" hit...

42. Tommy Cavanagh (1928)

English Footballer And Manager

Late English soccer player and manager who played for six clubs during his career, including Huddersfield Town from 1952 to 1956. He later became the manager for teams like Brentford.

43. Frankie Vaughan (1928)

English Traditional Pop Music Si

Remembered for his popular covers of such hit songs as "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)," "Kisses Sweeter than Wine," and "Kewpie Doll," this English vocalist, nicknamed "Mr. Moonlight," released twenty-five albums over...

44. Thelma Mdadine (1953)

Stylist

Stylist and reality TV personality who gained popularity for appearing as the dressmaker on the television show My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. She is known for her quirky wedding dress...

45. Nathan Mack (2007)

Movie Actor

Child actor who became best known for his role as Chip Potts in the 2017 live-action version of the classic Disney tale Beauty and the Beast.

46. Callum Smith (1990)

British Boxer

He won a silver medal at welterweight at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and won the WBC International Super Middleweight title in 2013.

47. Marsha Ambrosius (1977)

English Singer-songwriter

British R&B singer-songwriter who performed with the group Floetry and then went successfully solo.

48. Kele Okereke (1981)

English Singer/songwriter And Gu

Lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the band Bloc Party. He has also pursued a solo career, releasing albums like The Boxer.

49. Daniel Purvis (1990)

British Artistic Gymnast

Gymnast who made his Olympic debut in 2012, when he led Great Britain to a bronze medal in the team competition.

50. Faye Colebourn (2003)

TikTok Star

Became a frequently featured video creator on TikTok, earning the comedian talent distinction thanks to her creativity on the platform where she was known as fayecolebourn.