British Famous Names Starting with Letter G

S a linguist and computer scientist.He graduated from the University of East Anglia in 1970, and com

S a linguist and computer scientist.He graduated from the University of East Anglia in 1970, and completed his master's degree in 1972 at the University of Reading, where he also received his PhD in 1976. He became a lecturer at the University of Sussex in 1975, and became Professor of Computational Linguistics there in 1985. He retired in 2002.Along with his colleagues Ewan Klein, Geoffrey Pullum and Ivan Sag, Gazdar pioneered Generalized Phrase Structure Grammar.

Was an English football player who played for Bradford City and Leeds United. He served in the Great

Was an English football player who played for Bradford City and Leeds United. He served in the Great War with the King's Own Lancaster Regiment, rising to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He died in battle on 24 April 1915 at Poperinge.

Was an English professional footballer, who played more than 200 games for his hometown club Bradfor

Was an English professional footballer, who played more than 200 games for his hometown club Bradford Park Avenue. He also played for Bradford City, Guiseley and in the United States with Los Angeles Wolves.

Is an English former footballer.

Is an English former footballer.

Is a British pop singer-songwriter, children's author, actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the Unite

Is a British pop singer-songwriter, children's author, actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund. Halliwell first became famous in the late 1990s as a member of the girl group the Spice Girls, which became one of the most successful girl groups of all time, selling in excess of 55 million records worldwide[1]. As a solo artist, she has received four Brit Award nominations and released four number-one singles in the UK and has sold about 2 million records as a solo artist worldwide

Was an English footballer who played for West Ham United and Brentford.Gazzard was born in Cinderfor

Was an English footballer who played for West Ham United and Brentford.Gazzard was born in Cinderford, Gloucestershire and having previously played as an amateur for Penzance, and made 20 appearances for the County of Cornwall XI, Gazzard signed pro forms at West Ham United in May 1949. He made his debut on the first day of the 1949-50 season, against Luton Town, and played in a total of 37 games that season.

Was a professional footballer who played as a full-back for Aston Villa from 1888 to 1893.His main c

Was a professional footballer who played as a full-back for Aston Villa from 1888 to 1893.His main claim to fame is that he "scored" the first goal in The Football League on the first day of the inaugural season, 1888-89 on 8 September 1888 for Aston Villa against their Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers. Unfortunately, his goal was scored into his own net, thereby scoring an "own goal".

Is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.Havern came throu

Is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.Havern came through the club youth system where he was captain of the Under-18 side. He had spells on loan at UniBond Premier Division club Radcliffe Borough and at Ashton United in 2007.

Was an English association footballer, who played as an inside forward for Newton Heath in 1900. God

Was an English association footballer, who played as an inside forward for Newton Heath in 1900. Godsmark began his career at Ashford, and, on the recommendation of forward Bob Donaldson, became Newton Heath's first signing for which a fee had to be paid when he joined the club for £40 in January 1900.

Was an English cricket player, known as the fastest run-scorer cricket has ever known. Wisden Cricke

Was an English cricket player, known as the fastest run-scorer cricket has ever known. Wisden Cricketer of the Year, 1898.

Familiarly known as G. O. Smith or simply as G. O. or Jo, was a nineteenth century amateur footballe

Familiarly known as G. O. Smith or simply as G. O. or Jo, was a nineteenth century amateur footballer often referred to as "the first great centre forward".Smith was educated at Charterhouse School, one of the principal nurseries of the Association Football game, and learned many of the skills that subsequently brought him fame while boarding at the school.

Was a British botanist.Burnett was the first professor of botany at King's College London, from 1831

Was a British botanist.Burnett was the first professor of botany at King's College London, from 1831 to 1835. He was the author of Outlines of Botany (1835), and Illustrations of Useful Plants employed in the Arts and Medicine, published posthumously and

Is a retired British swimmer.Long's international swimming career highlights began when he won gold

Is a retired British swimmer.Long's international swimming career highlights began when he won gold in the 100 m butterfly event at the 1994 World Championships, setting a world record in the process, in the S8 disability category.

Is an English footballer who plays for League One side, Northampton Town.Coke started his career as

Is an English footballer who plays for League One side, Northampton Town.Coke started his career as a youth player at Queens Park Rangers, where he was released to non-league side Kingstonian and was soon snapped up by Mansfield Town, and subsequently bought by Northampton Town in the summer of 2007.

Is an English football midfielder currently playing in the Coca Cola Championship for Derby County.B

Is an English football midfielder currently playing in the Coca Cola Championship for Derby County.Barnes' professional career began on his 17th birthday when he signed a professional contract with Derby County following a spell there as trainee.

Was a professional climber of British origin. She also lived in Australia and the United States.She

Was a professional climber of British origin. She also lived in Australia and the United States.She studied medicine at the University of Bristol and later specialized in high altitude medicine. At age 25 she climbed Denali, the highest mountain in North

Is a football striker who currently plays for Dover Athletic.Raised in London but of Italian origin,

Is a football striker who currently plays for Dover Athletic.Raised in London but of Italian origin, he attended Finchley Catholic High School in London. He scored in Stevenage Borough's fourth round FA Cup game against Newcastle United in the 1997/98 season to leave the game at 1-1 and force a replay.

As a cricketer, Small did not have an outstanding reputation but was highly regarded as a committed

As a cricketer, Small did not have an outstanding reputation but was highly regarded as a committed team player. Primarily he bowled outswing, but his propensity for unreliable bowling gave selectors cause for concern. However, during the 1986-87 Ashes, Small was a last minute replacement for the fourth Test, and rose to the challenge, taking 5-48 in Australia's first innings and claiming two wickets in the second

Was an English footballer.Guest became a striker for Rotherham United in 1946.Through Guest's ten ye

Was an English footballer.Guest became a striker for Rotherham United in 1946.Through Guest's ten years at Rotherham he managed 358 league appearances and 130 league goals.

Was an Oscar-nominated English actress.

Was an Oscar-nominated English actress.

(c.1890 – 1960) was a British golf champion.

(c.1890 – 1960) was a British golf champion.

Is a professional football player, currently without a club after being released by Worksop Town in

Is a professional football player, currently without a club after being released by Worksop Town in February 2007.Glen started his career as a trainee at Hartlepool United but failed to make a single first team appearance.

A football goalkeeper, started his career at Aston Villa where he featured mainly in the Youth and R

A football goalkeeper, started his career at Aston Villa where he featured mainly in the Youth and Reserve teams and never made a first team appearance. He had a loan spells at Omagh Town and Cheltenham Town before joining York City on non-contract terms, but he made no appearances with the club.

Is an English professional footballer. His position is right midfield, and he plays professionally f

Is an English professional footballer. His position is right midfield, and he plays professionally for Portsmouth. He previously played for Burnley, Bolton Wanderers, Glentoran, Crystal Palace and Reading.

Is an English professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Dagenham & Redbridge. H

Is an English professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Dagenham & Redbridge. He has represented the England semi-professional side.