British Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.He died in September 1940 whe

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.He died in September 1940 when he was killed in action in World War II whilst serving as a Leading Aircraftman of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reservein No 9 Sqn, RAF

Is an English former professional footballer. After leaving the professional game he participated in

Is an English former professional footballer. After leaving the professional game he participated in over 1000 games as either a player or manager in the Northern League.

Was an English footballer who played as a central defender.The defender signed for Derby County in J

Was an English footballer who played as a central defender.The defender signed for Derby County in July 1984 where he spent six seasons at the club, making 164 appearances, scoring nine goals, and helping them to two successive promotions to reach the top flight.

Buckinghamshire was the son of George Hobart, 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire and Albinia Bertie, grandd

Buckinghamshire was the son of George Hobart, 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire and Albinia Bertie, granddaughter of Robert Bertie, 1st Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven. He was elected Member of Parliament for the rotten borough of Bramber in 1788, a seat he held until 1790, and then sat for Lincoln from 1790 to 1796. He was also MP for Armagh Borough in the Irish House of Commons from 1790 to 1797. In 1793 he was invested a member of the Privy Council, and appointed Governor of Madras, in which post he remained until 1797. On his return to Britain in 1797 he was summoned to the House of Lords through a writ of acceleration in his father’s junior title of Baron Hobart. He later served as Secretary of State for War and the Colonies from 1801 to 1804, as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1805 and again in 1812, as Postmaster General from 1806 to 1807 and as President of the Board of Control from 1812 to 1816.

Is an English former association footballer who played as a centre forward. He played more than 600

Is an English former association footballer who played as a centre forward. He played more than 600 matches in the Football League for a variety of clubs and scored at a rate better than one goal in every three matches.

Is an English former professional association football player. He played for Gillingham and Northamp

Is an English former professional association football player. He played for Gillingham and Northampton Town between 1967 and 1972, making 73 appearances in the Football League.

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Burnley F.C in the English Football League Champions

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Burnley F.C in the English Football League Championship as a striker.He began his career with Darlington in 1994 and has since gone on to play with larger Championship clubs including Burnley and Leeds United, he has also had two spells in the FA Premier League with Bradford City and Birmingham City respectively.

Is an English former football left back who is Fitness and Conditioning coach for Newcastle United.H

Is an English former football left back who is Fitness and Conditioning coach for Newcastle United.His favoured position was left back but he coul also play in central defence or in midfield, nicknamed 'the Gosforth Roberto Carlos ,thanks to his penchant for attempting tricks.

Is an English footballer who currently plays for Darlington.Purdie is a versatile player who plays p

Is an English footballer who currently plays for Darlington.Purdie is a versatile player who plays primarily as an attacking midfielder, but he can also play in central midfield, in the 'hole' or as a striker. He has also been known to play in defence on several occasions when the need arose.

British-born New Zealand boxer, made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champi

British-born New Zealand boxer, made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champion. He also achieved fame for beating Gentleman Jim Corbett,

Is an English football defender who is currently playing for Grays Athletic.Gier began his career at

Is an English football defender who is currently playing for Grays Athletic.Gier began his career at Wimbledon, who had been relegated from the Premiership in 1999–00 season. He made his debut the following season, starting a 0–0 home draw with Sheffield United on 28 October 2000.

He is a right arm fast to medium bowler and a right hand batsman. He also studied at Clifton College

He is a right arm fast to medium bowler and a right hand batsman. He also studied at Clifton College, Bristol and St.Andrews School, Eastbourne.

Is an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Wrexham, Stoke City, A.F.C. Bournemouth, Bra

Is an English footballer who played as a midfielder for Wrexham, Stoke City, A.F.C. Bournemouth, Bradford City, Bolton Wanderers and Knowsley United.5 ft 7 in (170 cm), 10 stone 01 lb (64 kg), he was an apprentice with Liverpool but did not play in the League for them. He played for Wrexham (27 matches / 10 goals) on loan, Stoke City (7/0), Bournemouth (82/18), Bradford City (11/0) and Bolton Wanderers (87/11).

Smith has written or co-written the bulk of The Cure's music and lyrics in a career spanning 30 year

Smith has written or co-written the bulk of The Cure's music and lyrics in a career spanning 30 years. When the Cure was first formed, Smith did not intend to become the lead vocalist; he only began singing after the original singer left and the group cou

Was arguably the world's most famous designer of limousines, armored cars and other specialty vehicl

Was arguably the world's most famous designer of limousines, armored cars and other specialty vehicles. He also founded the automotive company Panther Westwinds.

Is a former English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.He started his career with local team Dove

Is a former English footballer who played as a goalkeeper.He started his career with local team Dover Athletic before moving to Sheffield Wednesday at the age of just 19. He played over 200 games whilst at Hillsborough. In 1983 he started a two year stint as back-up for Bruce Grobbelaar at Liverpool. He won the European Cup in 1984, being placed on the substitutes bench in the final.

S a former English cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 4 ODIs from 1985 to 1990 and suffered misfort

S a former English cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 4 ODIs from 1985 to 1990 and suffered misfortune that abbreviated his international career.

Was an English professional association football player. He played for Gillingham in the 1929–30 s

Was an English professional association football player. He played for Gillingham in the 1929–30 season.

Is an English footballer who currently plays in midfield for Norwich City. He is a product of the cl

Is an English footballer who currently plays in midfield for Norwich City. He is a product of the club's youth system and made his first team debut on September 19, 2006 when he started Norwich's Carling Cup tie with league one outfit Rotherham United in which he helped Norwich to a 4-2 victory.

Better known as Bob Roberts, was an English football goalkeeper. He spent the majority of his career

Better known as Bob Roberts, was an English football goalkeeper. He spent the majority of his career at West Bromwich Albion, with whom he won an FA Cup winner's medal, and also played for Sunderland Albion and Aston Villa. He won three caps for England and is the first West Bromwich Albion player to have appeared at international level.

Was a British politician. He was a long-serving Labour Party MP (from 1946 to 1982) and served as th

Was a British politician. He was a long-serving Labour Party MP (from 1946 to 1982) and served as the Labour Chief Whip from 1969 until 1976 but in his later years he fell out with his local Constituency Labour Party which had become dominated by left-wingers, and eventually left the party.

Was an English footballer who made one appearance for England in 1874, and was a member of the Wande

Was an English footballer who made one appearance for England in 1874, and was a member of the Wanderers team that won the 1873 FA Cup Final.Kingsford was born in Sydenham and was educated at Marlborough College, where he played football for the college. After leaving college, he played for the Old Marlburians and the Wanderers, winning the FA Cup with the Wanderers in 1873.

Better known as Bobby Langton, was an English footballer who played for the majority of his career f

Better known as Bobby Langton, was an English footballer who played for the majority of his career for Lancashire clubs. He played mostly on the left wing.

Was a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town. There is no mor

Was a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town. There is no more information about him after World War I.

(born on 12 October 1961) is an English golfer.

(born on 12 October 1961) is an English golfer.