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List Of People From Croydon
Among those who were born in the London Borough of Croydon, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are ''(alphabetical order)'': A * Feroz Abbasi, arrested in Afghanistan in 2001 and detained at Guantanamo Bay detainment camp, Guantanamo Bay; lived in Shirley and attended school in Croydon * Benga (musician), Adegbenga Adejumo (1987–), Croydon born dubstep producer known as Benga * Allan Ahlberg (1938–), children's writer (Penguin) * Waheed Alli (1964–), born and raised in the north of Croydon; multimillionaire media entrepreneur and politician; co-founder of Planet 24 TV production company; MD at Carlton Television; currently chairman of ASOS.com and Chorion Ltd.; a Labour peer; one of very few openly gay Muslim politicians in the world * Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Professional Football player who plays for Premier League club Manchester United born in Croydon *Peggy Ashcroft, Dame Peggy Ashcroft (1907–1991), actress, born in Croydon and lived in George Street ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Borough Of Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon () is a London borough in south London, part of Outer London. It covers an area of . It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name; while other urban centres include Coulsdon, Purley, South Norwood, Norbury, New Addington and Thornton Heath. Croydon is mentioned in Domesday Book, and from a small market town has expanded into one of the most populous areas on the fringe of London. The borough is now one of London's leading business, financial and cultural centres, and its influence in entertainment and the arts contribute to its status as a major metropolitan centre. Its population is 386,710, making it the second largest London borough and fifteenth largest English district. The borough was formed in 1965 from the merger of the County Borough of Croydon with Coulsdon and Purley Urban District, both of which had been within Surrey. The local authority, Croydon Londo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Benjamin (Jewish Leader)
Marc Jonathan Benjamin (born 31 October 1964) is a qualified lawyer and has held various leadership positions in NGOs and Jewish communal organisations, including as Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews from January 2005 to May 2013 and Chief Operating Officer of World ORT from January 2014 to December 2015. Biography Born in Croydon, South London, he attended Park Hill Junior School, Dulwich College where he was a contemporary of Nigel Farage, and Manchester University where he read law. He practiced law as a litigator in the city at Denton Hall Burgin and Warrens (now Dentons) and then Teacher Stern. He moved into communal service in 1996, working for several years for educational and cultural charities before joining the Board of Deputies in January 2005. He has an entry in ''Who's Who'' and the ''Jewish Chronicle'' listed him in its 'Power 100' most influential members of the UK Jewish community, noting his modernising role at the Board of Deputies and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dane Bowers
Dane Leon Bowers is a British singer, songwriter, DJ and producer. He was a part of pop boy band Another Level between 1997 and 2000 when he performed on seven Top 10 singles, before taking up solo projects with True Steppers and Victoria Beckham. He has made TV appearances on ''Celebrity Big Brother 7'' and the celebrity version of '' Come Dine with Me''.Celebrity Come Dine with Me Channel4, Retrieved on 11 April 2012. He was part of the pop 5th Story, set up for the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Booth
James Booth (born David Noel Geeves; 19 December 1927 – 11 August 2005) was an English film, stage and television actor and screenwriter. Though considered handsome enough to play leading roles, and versatile enough to play a wide variety of character parts, Booth naturally projected a shifty, wolfish, or unpredictable quality that led inevitably to villainous roles and comedy, usually with a cockney flavour. He is best known for his role as Private Henry Hook in '' Zulu.'' ''Variety'' called him "a punchy blend of toughness, potential evil and irresistible charm."Obituary: JAMES BOOTH ; Leading actor of the 1960s who specialised in playing cheerful cockneys: irst EditionVallance, Tom. The Independent; London (UK) ondon (UK)3 Aug 2005: 38. Though many observers expected Booth to become a major star, his acting career stalled and nearly stopped. In interviews, Booth was forthcoming about the reasons for his professional difficulties. These included his appearance in the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emily Blunt
Emily Olivia Leah Blunt (born 23 February 1983) is a British actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three British Academy Film Awards. ''Forbes'' ranked her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world in 2020. Blunt made her acting debut in a 2001 stage production of ''The Royal Family''. She went on to appear in the television film ''Boudica'' (2003) and portrayed Queen Catherine Howard in the miniseries ''Henry VIII'' (2003). She made her feature film debut in the drama ''My Summer of Love'' (2004). Blunt's breakthrough came in 2006 with her starring roles in the television film ''Gideon's Daughter'' and the comedy-drama film '' The Devil Wears Prada''. The former won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the latter earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Blunt's profile continued to grow with leadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betts Park
Betts Park (also known as King George's Field) is a public park in Penge, London Borough of Bromley, in London, England. It is approximately 13 acres (5 hectares) and has a number of attractions, including part of the old Croydon Canal. It was opened in December 1928 and extended throughout the 1930s. Location Betts Park is in the Anerley area of Penge and is publicly owned. The park's main entrances are from Anerley Road. There are other entrances from Weighton Road, Seymour Villas, Croydon Road, and Betts Way. History The land where Betts Park now stands originally contained a semi-enclosed coppice on Penge Common known as Clay Copse. In 1827 the entire common was auctioned with lots sold for development. Residential houses and a church were erected encircling the coppice with the woodland divided into gardens, with the exception of a small area in the southeast corner believed to have contained the wagon home of Betty Saville, the last tenant of Penge Common, and an area in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Berry (musician)
Keith Berry (born 1973) is a London-based musician and composer, often working in the field of minimalist and ambient music. He has released material on labels such as trente oiseaux, Crouton Music, Authorized Version, and Twenty Hertz. Berry claims to have been influenced by literary and philosophic sources, such as Aldous Huxley, Lao Tzu, Nietzsche, Wabi-Sabi, Zen, and the I Ching The ''I Ching'' or ''Yi Jing'' (, ), usually translated ''Book of Changes'' or ''Classic of Changes'', is an ancient Chinese divination text that is among the oldest of the Chinese classics. Originally a divination manual in the Western Zho .... Collaborative Recordings *''bleu : résultat'' chat blanc records CD 2006 *''58 Degrees North'' Iain Stewart, self-release DVD 2006 Compilation Recordings *''Coincident'' Entr'acte CD 2006 *''I, Mute Hummings'' ex ovo CD 2006 External links * 1973 births Living people English composers {{UK-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Society Of Literature
The Royal Society of Literature (RSL) is a learned society founded in 1820, by George IV of the United Kingdom, King George IV, to "reward literary merit and excite literary talent". A charity that represents the voice of literature in the UK, the RSL has about 600 Fellows, elected from among the best writers in any genre currently at work. Additionally, Honorary Fellows are chosen from those who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of literature, including publishers, agents, librarians, booksellers or producers. The society is a cultural tenant at London's Somerset House. History The Royal Society of Literature (RSL) was founded in 1820, with the patronage of George IV, to "reward literary merit and excite literary talent", and its first president was Thomas Burgess (bishop, born 1756), Thomas Burgess, Bishop of St David's (who was later translated as Bishop of Salisbury). At the heart of the RSL is its Fellowship, "which encompasses the most distinguished w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Bernard (writer)
Jay Bernard (born 1988), FRSL, is a British writer, artist, film programmer, and activist from London, UK. Bernard has been a programmer at BFI Flare since 2014, co-editor of ''Oxford Poetry'', and their fiction, non-fiction, and art has been published in many national and international magazines and newspapers. Bernard's work engages with LGBT identities and dialogues. Bernard believes that celebrations such as LGBT History Month are positive and beneficial, but there needs to be vigilance against those that use it for their own agendas. Accolades Bernard was named a Foyle Young Poet of the year in 2005. Bernard's pamphlet ''The Red and Yellow Nothing'' was shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award in 2016. The collection tells of the story of Sir Morien, a black knight at Camelot. The reviewer for ''The London Magazine'' wrote: "Jay Bernard has created a rare and beautiful thing. Part contemporary verse drama, part mythic retelling....Employing metrical ballads and concrete poe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Beck
Geoffrey Arnold Beck (born 24 June 1944) is an English rock guitarist. He rose to prominence with the Yardbirds and after fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. In 1975, he switched to a mainly instrumental style, with a focus on innovative sound, and his releases have spanned genres ranging from blues rock, hard rock, jazz fusion and a blend of guitar-rock and electronica. Beck ranked in the top five of ''Rolling Stone'' and other magazine's list of 100 greatest guitarists. He is often called a "guitarist's guitarist". ''Rolling Stone'' describes him as "one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock". Although he recorded two hit albums (in 1975 and 1976) as a solo act, Beck has not established or maintained the sustained commercial success of many of his contemporaries and bandmates. He has recorded with many artists. Beck has earned wide critical praise and received the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance six times and Best Pop Ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nine Lessons And Carols
Nine Lessons and Carols, also known as the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, is a service of Christian worship traditionally celebrated on or near Christmas Eve. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings or lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems. History Although the tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols is popularly associated with King's College, Cambridge, its origins are attributed to Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. Up to the late 19th century, the singing of Christmas carols was normally performed by singers visiting people's houses, and carols — generally considered to be secular in content — had been excluded from Christian worship. In the Victorian era, the rising popularity of hymnody encouraged church musicians to introduce carols into worship. An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward White Benson
Edward White Benson (14 July 1829 – 11 October 1896) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 until his death. Before this, he was the first Bishop of Truro, serving from 1877 to 1883, and began construction of Truro Cathedral. He was previously a schoolmaster and was the first Master of Wellington College from 1859 to 1872. Life Edward White Benson was born at Lombard Street in Highgate, Birmingham, on 14 July 1829, the eldest of eight children of chemical manufacturer Edward White Benson senior (26 August 1802 – 7 February 1843) and his wife Harriet Baker Benson (13 June 1805 – 29 May 1850). He was baptised in St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, on 31 March 1830. The family moved to Wychbold when his father became manager of the British Alkali Works at Stoke Prior, Worcestershire. From 1840, he was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham and then Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated BA (8th in the Classical tripos) in 1852. At King Edward's, under Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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