1. Harry Brearley (1871)

Inventor Of Stainless Steel

English chemist who was considered the creator of stainless steel, but his discovery was based on the research by others that went back decades.

2. James Toseland (1980)

British Motorcycle Racer

Singer who initially rose to fame as a professional motorcycle racer and became World Superbike Champion in 2004 and 2007. However, after his retirement in 2011, he became the frontman...

3. Ethel Griffies (1878)

Actress

Remembered for her work on both stage and screen, this British actress appeared in The Autumn Garden (1951), Ivanov (1966), and close to twenty other Broadway productions; guest starred in...

4. Nick Matthew (1980)

British Squash Player

Squash player who won team gold at the 2005, 2007, and 2013 World Team Championships and also won singles and doubles at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

5. Frank Barson (1891)

English Footballer

Half-back who played for such teams as Manchester United and Aston Villa; developed a reputation for his aggressive play.

6. Kenneth Martin (1905)

Painter And Sculptor

English sculptor who was a leading figure in the revival of Constructivism in Britain and America in the 1940s.

7. Oona King (1967)

Politician

British Labour politician who served in Parliament from 1997 to 2005 and was awarded the title Baroness of Bow in 2011.

8. Jack Froggatt (1922)

English Footballer

Left half who played for the English national team from 1949 to 1953.

9. Harry Maguire (1993)

Soccer Player

Soccer player who has been a standout defender for squads like Sheffield United FC, Hull City AFC and Leicester City FC. He was voted Sheffield United Player of the Year in 2012, 2013...

10. Adam Blythe (1989)

Racing Cyclist

English cyclist who has raced for teams like NFTO Pro Cycling and Orica-GreenEDGE. He is the winner of races such as Binche–Tournai–Binche and the London–Surrey Classic.

11. John Wilcock (1927)

Journalist

Pioneer of underground journalism famous for his creation of underground publications like East Village Other and Other Scenes. He is also one of the five journalists responsible for co-founding The...

12. Alison Smithson (1928)

Architect

Designed The Economist Building in London with her husband and business partner, Peter Smithson. Popularized the streets-in-the-sky concept; a member of the Independent Group whose work was featured at the...

13. Jarvis Cocker (1963)

English Musician

Britpop and rock singer who is known for playing in the band Pulp and having a show on BBC Radio 6 Music called Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service.

14. Derek Bailey (1930)

Director

English avant-garde guitarist who was a pioneer in the free improvisational movement who was a member of Joseph Holbrooke.

15. Shorelle Hepkin (1990)

TV Actress

Best known for her starring role in the Disney International and CBBC series Wolfblood as Kay Lawrence, she has also been seen in webisodes from the hit television show The...

16. Will McCann (2003)

Instagram Star

British model and social media personality who experienced a rapid rise to fame on Instagram. His combination of shirtless selfies, lifestyle and travel photos have helped him acquire more than 30,000...

17. Darren Bennett (1977)

Dancer

British dancer known for his various appearances on the show Strictly Come Dancing. He also competes internationally alongside his wife Lilia Kopylova, with whom he won the British Championships for Professional...

18. Brian Glover (1934)

English Character Actor Writer A

Remembered for his tough guy character roles in films and television series such as Alien 3 and The Sweeney, this British actor also had a stage career, starring in professional...

19. Judy Parfitt (1935)

Actress

She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her work in the television serial, The Jewel in the Crown, in 1984.

20. Peter Swan (1936)

Soccer Player

Center half who played from 1953-1963, predominantly for Sheffield Wednesday; he also represented England from 1960-1962.

21. Micky Adams (1961)

Footballer Football Manager

Full back who played for seven teams from 1979 to 1998, including 144 appearances for Southampton from 1989 to 1994.

22. Simon Johnson (1963)

Economist

Notable for his work with the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the Centre for Economic Policy Research, and the National Bureau of Economic Research, he is also recognized for his...

23. Peter Stringfellow (1940)

Nightclubs Owner

English businessman who opened several famous nightclubs, including The Millionaire Club and Stringfellows Covent Garden. He also runs several adult clubs, such as Pure Platinum, that featured table-dancing.

24. Dominic West (1969)

English Film Television And Thea

Best known for playing Jimmy McNulty on the popular HBO series The Wire. He also played Hector Madden on the BBC series The Hour and in 2014, he began playing Noah...

25. Alex Turner (1986)

Director

English-born singer and guitarist for the Arctic Monkeys who performs alongside lead guitarist Jamie Cook, drummer Matt Helders, and bassist Nick O'Malley. He also founded the side-project The Last Shadow Puppets.

26. Glenn Gregory (1958)

British Musician

Best known for his membership in the British synthopop group Heaven 17, this English vocalist, saxophonist, and keyboard player also performed with such famous musicians as Tina Turner and Ian...

27. Sam Ojari (1993)

YouTube Star

Video director and producer for the YouTube channel Yes It's Funny, which became high regarded for its spoof cooking videos featuring celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay.

28. Joe Cocker (1944)

English Rock And Blues Musician

British singer and musician well-known for his gravelly voice and his flailing dance moves onstage. His best-known hit, "You Are So Beautiful," was an international success. He won a Grammy...

29. Adnan Mansoor (1993)

Vine Star

Vine phenomenon who abruptly ended his Vine career in December of 2013. He was known for his bizarre form of comedy and was nearing 1 million followers at the time.

30. Julian Watts (1971)

English Footballer

Former journeyman defender who played for Sheffield Wednesday from 1992 to 1996; became a manager after retirement.

31. Anthony Browne (1946)

Children's Author

British author and illustrator of children's books who has written over 40 books. His works include Gorilla, Bear Hunt, and Willy the Wizard.

32. Neil Warnock (1948)

Footballer; Football Manager

Soccer manager who had stints with several clubs including Leeds United, Sheffield United, Queens Park Rangers, and Cardiff City. He previously played professionally as a winger.

33. Steve Peat (1974)

English Racing Cyclist

Downhill mountain biker who won the Mountain Bike World Cup in 2002, 2004, and 2006. He is also an eight-time winner of the Lisboa Downhill in Portugal.

34. Jamie Vardy (1987)

Footballer

Striker and winger who began his senior career with Stocksbridge Park Steels, scoring 66 goals in 107 appearances. In 2012, he began a career with Leicester City.

35. Elizabeth Henstridge (1987)

English Actress

English actress who starred in the television series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2013.

36. Kevin Davies (1977)

Footballer

English striker who served as captain of the Bolton Wanderers before joining Preston North End in 2013; made one appearance for the English national team in 2010.

37. Louis Dodds (1986)

Footballer

English soccer player best known for his years with Leicester City and Port Vale. He was named Leicester City Academy Player of the Year in 2006.

38. Jessica Ennis-Hill (1986)

British Heptathlete

She won the Heptathlon gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics and broke the British national record for the high jump and the 100 meter hurdles.

39. Billy Sharp (1986)

Footballer

Striker who won the Football League One championship in 2006-2007 with Scunthorpe United and was named the League One Player of the Year that same year. He has had eleven...

40. Kell Brook (1986)

Boxer

Former holder of the British welterweight and WBO Intercontinental title. He was one of the world's top welterweights. In February of 2022, he beat his boxing rival Amir Khan.

41. Julian Ovenden (1976)

Actor

Mainly a theater actor who has acted in the musical adaptation of Finding Neverland. He has appeared on television in A Christmas Carol: The Musical and in series 4 of...

42. Paul Melvyn Carrack (1951)

Rock Singer

English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has gained fame both as a solo artist and as a member of several notable bands. He has been a member of Ace, Roxy...

43. James Andrews (1995)

YouTube Star

PokéTuber who posts videos about all things Pokémon-related, including news, theories and Let's Plays, on his Twintendo channel. So far, his passion for Pokémon has attracted more than 150,000 subscribers. 

44. Andrew Brady (1990)

Reality Star

Reality television personality notable for competing on both The Apprentice (UK) and Celebrity Big Brother. In 2018, he appeared on Love Island.

45. Pete Gill (1951)

English Drummer

Drummer who played with heavy metal groups such as The Glitter Band, Saxon, and Motörhead.

46. Frankie Thorpe (1994)

Reality Star

Starred on the MTV reality show Ex on the Beach, but was forced off the show by a burst appendix. He has since become a commercial model for various products.

47. Gabriella Lindley (1994)

YouTube Star

Beauty blogger and vlogger known for her main YouTube channel velvetgh0st that has earned over 850,000 subscribers.

48. Harvey James (1952)

Australian Guitarist

Australian guitarist remembered for being a member of rock bands like Mississippi, Sherbet and The Party Boys. He died of lung cancer in January 2011.

49. Richard Hawley (1967)

English Guitarist Singer-songwri

Singer-songwriter and musician who was a member of the rock band Pulp, alongside Jarvis Cocker. He has also played with groups like the Longpigs.

50. Jon McClure (1981)

Rock Singer

Indie vocalist who fronted the Reverend and The Makers, the group known for singles like "Heavyweight Champion of the World."