British Famous Names Starting with Letter N

He is the guitarist, backing/lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.McC

He is the guitarist, backing/lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.McCarthy met vocalist and co-guitarist Alex Kapranos at a party. Alex went with his own drink, as was tradition in that particular place, whereas Nick had a different idea: to try and steal other people's drinks without getting caught. Nick tried to steal Alex's vodka, but he was caught and a fight broke out. When asked if he knew how to play the drums, McCarthy said that he could. However, when they met up in McCarthy's flat, this didn't seem the case.

Is the drummer for Pink Floyd. He has been the only constant member of the band since its formation

Is the drummer for Pink Floyd. He has been the only constant member of the band since its formation in 1964. He also competes in auto racing events, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Is an English footballer who plays right back for Bolton Wanderers. He wears the number 2 shirt for

Is an English footballer who plays right back for Bolton Wanderers. He wears the number 2 shirt for the club. He has recently suffered a dislocated shoulder in the game against Arsenal which was played on the 29th March 2007.

Is a former footballer, who won the FA Cup Final with Southampton in 1976 and is currently the manag

Is a former footballer, who won the FA Cup Final with Southampton in 1976 and is currently the manager of Salisbury City.He made his first team debut on 2 March 1974 away to Arsenal. A natural left-sided player, he was equally at home at full-back, midfield, centre-back or sweeper.

Was an English aviator and aircraft designer, his most notable success was the 1930s Comper Swift mo

Was an English aviator and aircraft designer, his most notable success was the 1930s Comper Swift monoplane racer.Comper was born in Lambeth, London England the son of architect Sir John Ninian Comper. With the start of the First World War he joined the A

Is a British television actor, most famous for playing Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart

Is a British television actor, most famous for playing Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who.Courtney was born in Cairo, Egypt, the son of a British diplomat and educated in France, Kenya and Egypt. He served his National Service in the British Army, leaving after 18 months as a private, not wanting to pursue a military career. He next joined the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, and after two years began doing repertory theatre in Northampton. From there he moved to London.

Is a professional footballer currently playing for Dorchester Town. He usually plays as a right midf

Is a professional footballer currently playing for Dorchester Town. He usually plays as a right midfielder.He was a Chelsea youth team player before being released in August 2000 after making just two substitute appearances.

Is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bristol City. He attended St. Nicho

Is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bristol City. He attended St. Nicholas Catholic High School.Maynard began his footballing career as a youth trainee at Crewe Alexandra's academy, famous for producing the attacking talents of David Platt, Rob Hulse and Dean Ashton, at the age of seven.

Is an English former football goalkeeper, and currently Director of Football at Reading Football Clu

Is an English former football goalkeeper, and currently Director of Football at Reading Football Club.Hammond was an Arsenal apprentice, making his league début whilst on loan at Bristol Rovers in 1986, followed by further loan spells at Peterborough United and Aberdeen.

Is an English professional golfer.He is a protégé of Nick Faldo and had an exceptional amateur car

Is an English professional golfer.He is a protégé of Nick Faldo and had an exceptional amateur career with numerous tournament wins including the 1999 World Boys Championship and three Faldo Junior Series events. In 2001 he was a member of the victorious

Was an English plant taxonomist and authority on succulents. He was also an authority on several fam

Was an English plant taxonomist and authority on succulents. He was also an authority on several families of plants, including (but not limited to) Asclepiadaceae, Aizoaceae, Labiatae and Cape plants.

Is an English professional football player currently playing for Charlton Athletic. He has aso playe

Is an English professional football player currently playing for Charlton Athletic. He has aso played for the England C national team.Bailey, born in Hammersmith, began his career at with local team Fulham but was released and moved to non-league Sutton United before moving to Conference side Barnet in 2004 for a tribunal fee of £10,000.

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Grimsby Town.He is an attack minded left-sided midfi

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Grimsby Town.He is an attack minded left-sided midfield player who was signed from Nottingham Forest. He has a lot of potential having impressed at youth and reserve team level.

Is a former English football goalkeeper.He most notably signed for Manchester United in September 19

Is a former English football goalkeeper.He most notably signed for Manchester United in September 1995, though he only ever played once as a substitute in a league match, replacing Raimond van der Gouw in stoppage time against Arsenal at Highbury on August 22, 1999.

Rhodes and singer Simon Le Bon are the only members to have been with the band throughout its 27-yea

Rhodes and singer Simon Le Bon are the only members to have been with the band throughout its 27-year professional career (beginning in 1980). Furthermore, Rhodes is the only member that has been with the band since its creation in 1978. He has also relea

Is an English professional golfer.Job turned professional in 1965 and joined the European Tour in it

Is an English professional golfer.Job turned professional in 1965 and joined the European Tour in its first official season in 1972. He finished in the top one hundred on the European Tour Order of Merit twelve times, with a best ranking of 26th in 1981.

Is an English association football defender currently playing for Kettering Town in the English Conf

Is an English association football defender currently playing for Kettering Town in the English Conference North. He played 550 matches in the Football League.

Is a former English professional footballer.Richardson began his career playing non-league football

Is a former English professional footballer.Richardson began his career playing non-league football for Emley before joining Halifax Town in 1988. He quickly established himself in the side and was a regular for three and a half seasons before signing for Cardiff City for £35,000.

Is an English former footballer and, briefly, player manager. He was for a time chairman of the Prof

Is an English former footballer and, briefly, player manager. He was for a time chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).

He is best known for his work with Simon Pegg in the role of Mike in the fan favourite British TV sh

He is best known for his work with Simon Pegg in the role of Mike in the fan favourite British TV show Spaced, Ed in Shaun of the Dead, as well as his award-winning role as PC Danny Butterman in the British film Hot Fuzz (2007).Although Frost was not an a

Is an English footballer currently playing for Hull City, who has amassed a total of 23 caps for his

Is an English footballer currently playing for Hull City, who has amassed a total of 23 caps for his country, his first appearance coming in 1995 and his most recent in 2001.

Nick Feldman was born in North London, England. He attended the University of Liverpool, and origina

Nick Feldman was born in North London, England. He attended the University of Liverpool, and originally studied psychology. However, his interest in the human mind soon died before he could graduate. He left the university, and joined many, small bands around Liverpool, England.

He entered Parliament in 1708 as Member for Appleby, and subsequently also represented Cockermouth a

He entered Parliament in 1708 as Member for Appleby, and subsequently also represented Cockermouth and Tewkesbury. In 1714 he was appointed Solicitor-General. In 1718, he was appointed Attorney-General and also became a Privy Counsellor and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. On 4 September 1721, having ceased to be attorney-general, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Lechmere of Evesham in the County of Worcester.

Is a retired English professional footballer. He is currently corporate sales manager with Conferenc

Is a retired English professional footballer. He is currently corporate sales manager with Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville.Banger was born in Southampton and started his football career as a trainee with Southampton, turning professional in April 1989.