British Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a British ichthyologist, working mainly around the beginning of the 20th century. He did extensi

Was a British ichthyologist, working mainly around the beginning of the 20th century. He did extensive work on fish classification schemes.

Was an English professional association football player. He played for Halifax Town, Leicester City

Was an English professional association football player. He played for Halifax Town, Leicester City and Gillingham between 1928 and 1934.

Born into an ancient Welsh family, Williams-Wynn was the second son of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 4th

Born into an ancient Welsh family, Williams-Wynn was the second son of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 4th Baronet, by his second wife Charlotte Grenville, daughter of Prime Minister George Grenville. His great-great-grandfather Sir William Williams, 1st Baronet, served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1680 to 1685. On his mother’s side he was the nephew of William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville and George Nugent-Temple-Grenville, 1st Marquess of Buckingham and the first cousin of Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos. Williams-Wynn was educated privately, at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. He was called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, in 1798. At Westminster School Williams-Wynn became acquainted with the poet Robert Southey, whom he later supported financially.

Was an English football full back. In his early days, he played for Hednesford Town. In May 1919, he

Was an English football full back. In his early days, he played for Hednesford Town. In May 1919, he was sold to Manchester United. He stayed with United until his retirement in 1931. During his United career, he made 328 appearances, although he scored no goals.

Was an English footballer and manager.Spencer joined Newcastle United from non-league football in Oc

Was an English footballer and manager.Spencer joined Newcastle United from non-league football in October 1921. He played for the club until 1928, making a total of 175 appearances and scored 1 goal.

Was an influential English sportsman and administrator. He was a major instigator in the development

Was an influential English sportsman and administrator. He was a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup.

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward or winger for Sheffield Unite

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward or winger for Sheffield United and Small Heath (later Birmingham) in the Football League.

Was an English footballer.Flood played for Plymouth Argyle, Hull City, Bolton Wanderers, Nottingham

Was an English footballer.Flood played for Plymouth Argyle, Hull City, Bolton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, York City and Swindon Town.

Was a British illustrator, children's book author and lithographer. He first came to prominence with

Was a British illustrator, children's book author and lithographer. He first came to prominence with his illustrations for Rosemary Sutcliff's historical novels for children, and he created more than twenty picture books. He won the Kate Greenaway Medal for outstanding work in children's illustration twice: for Charley, Charlotte and the Golden Canary in 1967, and for an illustrated edition of Alfred Noyes's poem The Highwayman in 1981. He illustrated The God Beneath the Sea, by Leon Garfield and Edward Blishen, which won the Carnegie Medal for children's literature in 1970. He also illustrated the complete works of Charles Dickens for the Folio Society.

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University between 1882 and 1885 and fo

Was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Cambridge University between 1882 and 1885 and for Nottinghamshire between 1882 and 1899. Wright also played many first-class cricket games for the Marylebone Cricket Club. His Test match career was limited to three appearances for England against South Africa in 1895-96. Wright was an opening batsman and wicket-keeper.

Is a footballer, currently playing for Kent Premier League outfit Beckenham Town.He then moved to No

Is a footballer, currently playing for Kent Premier League outfit Beckenham Town.He then moved to Northampton Town on loan for a month, in December 2004, the loan was later extended until the end of the season. At the end of the 2004/05 season, Hearn was released from Millwall, the midfielder joined Hendon before moving onto Fisher Athletic.

Is an English former footballer, born. His first club was Eccleston Juniors, who he left in May 1946

Is an English former footballer, born. His first club was Eccleston Juniors, who he left in May 1946 for Liverpool He stayed with them for nine years, appearing 87 times. In June 1955 he signed for Ipswich Town, staying for only a season before leaving for Coventry City his last club.

Was an English footballer who played for Chesterfield, Bradford City and West Ham United.

Was an English footballer who played for Chesterfield, Bradford City and West Ham United.

An English actor who has played the role of Bradley Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders since

An English actor who has played the role of Bradley Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders since January 2006.Clements was born in Sidcup, London. Before joining EastEnders he was studying for his A-levels (which he finished in 2005) and working in the Waitrose supermarket in Bromley South. He attended Coopers Technology College in Chislehurst.Clements won the Best Newcomer award at the British Soap Awards in May 2006,[1] 'Best Newcomer' at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards,[2] 'Best Soap Newcomer' at the 2006 TV Quick and TV Choice Awards[3] and 'Most Popular Newcomer' at the National Television Awards on 31 October 2006,

Is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender. He currently plays for Weston-super-M

Is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender. He currently plays for Weston-super-Mare.Comyn-Platt attended Parrs Wood Technology College in East Didsbury along with fellow footballers Carlos Roca and Lewis Montrose.

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside left.Craven started his football care

Was an English professional footballer who played as an inside left.Craven started his football career with local teams before joining Grimsby Town, with whom he won the Second Division in 1934.

Is an English professional footballer, currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur. He is a versatile pl

Is an English professional footballer, currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur. He is a versatile player, who can play anywhere along the left side of the team.

Is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Mangotsfield United, where he is on loan fro

Is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Mangotsfield United, where he is on loan from Bristol Rovers.Originally from Taunton in Somerset, Clough was admitted into the Bristol Rovers youth set-up, based at the Bristol Academy of Sport, and was promoted to the first-team squad in the summer of 2007.

Is an English professional footballer.Griffin began his league career with Swindon Town in February

Is an English professional footballer.Griffin began his league career with Swindon Town in February 1999, having signed from Non-League Chippenham Town for £10,000 but after making only eight starting appearances for the Robins he eventually stepped down to the Conference with Woking having enjoyed a fruitful loan spell there whilst still at the County Ground.

Is a retired English football midfielder.He started out at Arsenal, turning professional in 1989, bu

Is a retired English football midfielder.He started out at Arsenal, turning professional in 1989, but never made a first-team appearance. He left Arsenal in 1990 for Sheffield United and went on to play for Fulham (on loan), Swansea City, Lincoln City (on loan), Telford United (on loan), Halifax Town and Ilkeston Town

Was a footballer and manager in the first half of the 20th century. He was in charge of Chester when

Was a footballer and manager in the first half of the 20th century. He was in charge of Chester when they entered the Football League in 1931 and managed Millwall to the Football League Division Three South title seven years later.

Is an English footballer who plays for Dulwich Hamlet on loan from Gillingham in Football League Two

Is an English footballer who plays for Dulwich Hamlet on loan from Gillingham in Football League Two.He made his debut in a 4–0 home win in the Football League Trophy southern section quarter final against Dagenham & Redbridge on 13 November 2007.

Is an English actor. Discovered while clowning around in a shoe store by a production manager for th

Is an English actor. Discovered while clowning around in a shoe store by a production manager for the British Children's show Byker Grove, Charlie Hunnam was cast in his first role as the long locked child model Jason in three episodes of the show. His first major role came soon after as Nathan Maloney in the Channel 4 drama Queer as Folk (1999)

Is an English footballer who is currently playing for Wivenhoe Town of the Eastern Counties Football

Is an English footballer who is currently playing for Wivenhoe Town of the Eastern Counties Football League Premier Division.Ide is a striker who made his debut in a 2–1 win over Hull City in May 2005. He had loan spells at Slough Town towards the end of the 2005–06 season and at Sutton United the following 2006–07 season.

A former English flyweight boxer. He grew up in Stepney, London and during his professional career h

A former English flyweight boxer. He grew up in Stepney, London and during his professional career held the British, European and WBC world flyweight titles.