Leyton, United Kingdom
1. John Wisdom (1904)
Philosopher
Renowned British ordinary language philosopher, metaphysician, and a philosopher of mind.
2. Benik Afobe (1993)
Footballer
English striker who joined Bournemouth in 2016. He began his career with Arsenal in 2010; he was later sent on loan to Reading FC in 2012, as well as the...
3. Suzana Ansar (1978)
English Singer And Actress
British-Bangladeshi singer who has earned acclaim for her performances of traditional Bengali music, as heard on albums like 2013's Mehvashaa. She is also known for her acting in several films,...
4. Betty Neels (1909)
British Writer
Betty Neels 15 September 1909 in Leyton England - d. 7 June 2001 in England) was a prolific British writer of over 134 romance novels beginning in 1969 and continuing...
5. Asha Philip (1990)
British Sprint Athlete
Asha Philip is an English sprinter who was the first British woman to achieve a global 100 metres title having won gold at the 2007 IAAF World Youth Championships aged...
6. Bobby Crush (1954)
English Pianist Songwriter Actor
Bobby Crush is an English pianist songwriter actor and television presenter originally from Leyton in East London.
7. Perry Suckling (1965)
English Footballer
Perry Suckling is a former English footballer. He is currently Academy Goalkeeping Coach at Tottenham Hotspur. His career was famously damaged in 1989 when he kept goal for Crystal Palace...
8. Herbert Ingrey (1872)
Canadian Politician
Herbert Ingrey was a politician from Alberta Canada. He was born at Leyton. Herbert was elected in the 1935 Alberta general election for the Alberta Social Credit Party defeating Independent...
9. Solomon Shields (1989)
English Footballer
Solomon Joel Anthony Shields is a football midfielder currently playing for St Albans City in the Southern League. Shields made his debut for Orient on 5 May 2007 in the...
10. Jamal Fyfield (1989)
Footballer
Jamal Nehemiah Fyfield is an English footballer who plays for Grimsby Town as a defender. Fyfield started his career with Leyton Orient's youth system but was released after serving his...
11. Matt Harrold (1984)
English Footballer
Matthew James Matt Harrold is an English footballer who plays for Bristol Rovers. Harrold has had numerous previous clubs including Wycombe Wanderers Southend United Grays Athletic Harlow Town Brentford Yeovil...
