British Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Is a prolific guitarist, songwriter, painter and experimental musician from Wakefield, West Yorkshir

Is a prolific guitarist, songwriter, painter and experimental musician from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. He currently lives in Selby.Nelson's debut solo album was named Northern Dream and drew more attention from John Peel on his national BBC Radio 1 programme in the United Kingdom, and this eventually led to Nelson's band Be Bop Deluxe signing to EMI

Was a professional ice hockey player who played nine games in the National Hockey League. He played

Was a professional ice hockey player who played nine games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings.

Is an award-winning English actress and pop singer. She was originally named Lianne Piper, but her p

Is an award-winning English actress and pop singer. She was originally named Lianne Piper, but her parents decided later that they would choose Billie.

Is a retired football (soccer) player from England, who could play as a central defender or as a str

Is a retired football (soccer) player from England, who could play as a central defender or as a striker. He made his League debut for Middlesbrough on September 3, 1977 in a 2-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion, after having served Wrexham for seven years. Ashcroft was transferred to FC Twente in the Netherlands in 1982, where he stayed for three years, making 77 league appearances and scoring 29 goals. In 1985 he moved to Tranmere Rovers, where he scored twice in 23 league appearances.

Is a former Wales and Great Britain rugby league player. Boston is a member of the Rugby League Hall

Is a former Wales and Great Britain rugby league player. Boston is a member of the Rugby League Hall of Fame, Welsh Sports Hall of Fame and was, along with Shaun Edwards the first to be voted into the Wigan RLFC Hall Of Fame.

Is a former professional footballer and a current youth team coach with Bristol Rovers.Clark was bor

Is a former professional footballer and a current youth team coach with Bristol Rovers.Clark was born in Christchurch, Hampshire on the south coast of England and began his footballing career as a trainee with A.F.C. Bournemouth.

Was an English footballer who played for Hebburn Argyle, Sheffield United and Worksop Town. He was a

Was an English footballer who played for Hebburn Argyle, Sheffield United and Worksop Town. He was a lightweight but useful full back [1], a two footed tackler and solid defender.

Was an English footballer who played as a forward.Dare was born in Willesden, London and joined West

Was an English footballer who played as a forward.Dare was born in Willesden, London and joined West Ham United from Brentford for £5,000 in 1955 and, alongside Johnny Dick and Vic Keeble, played in the club's Second Division championship season of 1957-58.

He grew up in Manchester, where he began playing guitar at the age of fourteen. Duffy got his start

He grew up in Manchester, where he began playing guitar at the age of fourteen. Duffy got his start playing in different punk line-ups in the late 1970s, but these earlier years were more notable for his introducing Johnny Marr (The Smiths) to the guitar

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a winger. He made his debut for Sunderland ag

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a winger. He made his debut for Sunderland against Middlesbrough on 6 March 1920 in a 2–0 win at Ayresome Park.[1] Ellis specifically linked up well with Charlie Buchan who he created many goals for from the left wing.[2] During his time at Sunderland from 1920 to 1927 making 192 league appearances and 32 goals on the way.

Was an English football player and later manager.Hampson was born in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester.

Was an English football player and later manager.Hampson was born in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. He played for Rochdale, Bury and Norwich City before moving to Newcastle United for £1,250 in January, 1914. However before Hampson could properly settle at the club, war broke out later that year and Newcastle closed St James' Park.

Is an English footballer and manager.Horner played at Middlesbrough from 1960 to 1969, primarily as

Is an English footballer and manager.Horner played at Middlesbrough from 1960 to 1969, primarily as a defender. He moved on to Darlington where he played until 1974.

Is a former professional footballer. A forward, he appeared for Sunderland in the 1973 FA Cup Final

Is a former professional footballer. A forward, he appeared for Sunderland in the 1973 FA Cup Final winning team. Billy joined Sunderland in February 1966, and played 304 games for Sunderland scoring 79 goals. He was very highly regarded by Sunderland supporters of the day. Don Revie the manager of Leeds said he was one of the most exciting footballers in the UK. He was a very hard working winger and centre forward when called on.

Is a British hard rock singer-songwriter and musician. With his spiked peroxide blonde hair, sneerin

Is a British hard rock singer-songwriter and musician. With his spiked peroxide blonde hair, sneering visage and a voice capable of singing growling rock and roll and crooning ballads, Idol became a cultural icon during the 1980's

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Abingdon United.He was released by Oxford United in

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Abingdon United.He was released by Oxford United in May 2007. He signed for Abingdon United in July 2007.

Is a former professional footballer. Kenny was a teen sensation when made his debut with Everton F.C

Is a former professional footballer. Kenny was a teen sensation when made his debut with Everton F.C. aged 19 in the 1992–93 season. In total he made 22 appearances (17 in the league) and scored one goal before injury and eventual ruin struck.

Is an Irish professional association football player of Turkish descent who plays for Scottish Premi

Is an Irish professional association football player of Turkish descent who plays for Scottish Premier League club St. Mirren.Mehmet began his career with West Ham United where he was captain of The Academy of Football before transferring to Dunfermline Athletic in 2003. Two years later he transferred to St Mirren.

Is an English football goalkeeping coach, currently working for Sheffield Wednesday, and a former pr

Is an English football goalkeeping coach, currently working for Sheffield Wednesday, and a former professional player.Mercer joined hometown club Liverpool as a trainee and turned professional at the age of 18. He stayed at Liverpool for another 18 months before being released and signing for Rotherham United on 16 February 1989.

An English actor.Murray was born in East London and knew the Krays from Bethnal Green, who paid £40

An English actor.Murray was born in East London and knew the Krays from Bethnal Green, who paid £400[1] for him to go to the East 15 Acting School, London as a teenager, because they "liked his attitude".[2]Billy made his acting debut in the 1963 film Two Left Feet where he played a minor uncredited role. He then had small roles in the films Poor Cow (1967), Corruption (1967) and Up the Junction (1968).

Was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in The Football League

Was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in The Football League for four different clubs.

Is a Grammy Award-winning British-based popular music performer who had a string of rhythm and blues

Is a Grammy Award-winning British-based popular music performer who had a string of rhythm and blues-tinged international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the top British-based R&B singer / songwriter of the 1980s. He waited seven years after scoring his first four UK top 20 hits, before accumulating an impressive run of transatlantic successes, including three U.S. number ones.

Is a former professional basketball player, most notable for his career in the British Basketball Le

Is a former professional basketball player, most notable for his career in the British Basketball League. Is the 4th leading scorer in British basketball history & 5th leading rebounder in British basketball history, 3rd in field goal percentage in Britis

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a defender. He made his debut for Sunderland

Was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a defender. He made his debut for Sunderland on 6 November 1909 against Blackburn Rovers in a 0–0 draw at Ewood Park.[1] After being at Sunderland from 1909 to 1912, Troughear made 100 league appearances without scoring a goal.

Was a British ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics and in the 1928 Winter Olym

Was a British ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics and in the 1928 Winter Olympics.

Is a Member of Parliament (M.P.) for the British Labour Party. He represents the constituency of Cov

Is a Member of Parliament (M.P.) for the British Labour Party. He represents the constituency of Coventry North East since 2005. [1]