British Famous Names Starting with Letter T

Wood was the only son of Hugh Wood, a merchant and shipowner, by his second wife Jessie McKinnon, da

Wood was the only son of Hugh Wood, a merchant and shipowner, by his second wife Jessie McKinnon, daughter of Reverend Thomas McKinnon. His father had been born in Orkney, where his father was a farmer, but had later settled in London. Wood was educated at Mill Hill School and University College, London. After his father lost his sight, he joined the family business. He later turned to politics, and was a member for Central Hackney of the London County Council from 1892 to 1909. From 1898 to 1907 Wood was leader of the Progressive Party and also served as Chairman of the Council from 1898 to 1899. In 1907 he was appointed Alderman, a post he held until 1909. He was also Deputy Lieutenant for the County of London in 1899.

Is a British politician and the current Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords.

Is a British politician and the current Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords.

Was an English football player.Thomas started his career with Manchester United in 1949. He would he

Was an English football player.Thomas started his career with Manchester United in 1949. He would help United win the 1952 league championship. He would leave the club for Liverpool F.C. in 1954. He died at age 49 from undisclosed causes in 1979.

Contrary to the alluring story from most 80's UK press releases, Thomas was not born in Cairo, Egypt

Contrary to the alluring story from most 80's UK press releases, Thomas was not born in Cairo, Egypt and but was born in London, England, UK. His father, Martin Robertson, was an internationally-distinguished professor of classical Greek art and archaeolo

Was an English footballer and manager.Mitchell started his career with Newcastle United in 1920. He

Was an English footballer and manager.Mitchell started his career with Newcastle United in 1920. He joined Leeds United in 1926. He left them for York City in 1931. Mitchell scored York's first goal at Bootham Crescent in a 2–2 draw with Stockport County on 31 August 1932.

Is the lead singer of the English piano-rock band, Keane.Chaplin was born to David Chaplin and Sally

Is the lead singer of the English piano-rock band, Keane.Chaplin was born to David Chaplin and Sally Taylor on March 8, 1979, about one month apart from future band mate Tim Rice-Oxley's brother, also called Tom. Their mothers became friends and he started a friendship with the two brothers that remains today.His father was headmaster of Vinehall School in Robertsbridge, so both friends were schooled there. With Rice-Oxley, Chaplin then attended Tonbridge School. Studying there, they met Richard Hughes, who would later be their band mate and Dominic Scott (who was an original member of the line-up but left in 2001). During his time at Vinehall, Chaplin acted in several school plays and was part of the school's choral group

Known from 1801 until 1805 as Lord Pelham, son of the 1st earl, was surveyor-general of ordnance in

Known from 1801 until 1805 as Lord Pelham, son of the 1st earl, was surveyor-general of ordnance in Lord Rockingham's 2nd ministry (1782), and Chief Secretary for Ireland in the coalition ministry of 1783 (when he was also appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland). In 1795 he was sworn of the Privy Council and became Irish chief secretary under Pitt's government, retiring in 1798; he was Home Secretary from July 1801 to August 1803 under Addington, who made him Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1803. Pelham went out of office in 1804, and in the next year succeeded to the earldom. He was joint-Postmaster-General from 1807 to 1823, and for the remaining three years of his life Postmaster-General.

Was an English footballer, who played as a defender who played for Huddersfield Town and Crewe Alexa

Was an English footballer, who played as a defender who played for Huddersfield Town and Crewe Alexandra.

Is an English-born Northern Irish footballer, currently playing for Alfreton Town.Evans started his

Is an English-born Northern Irish footballer, currently playing for Alfreton Town.Evans started his career with Sheffield United in July 1997 as a trainee. He made no appearances for the side before joining Crystal Palace in June 1996,and was loaned out to Harrow Borough in August 1996.

Was an English football player and manager.Parker began playing with local sides, such as Sholing Ra

Was an English football player and manager.Parker began playing with local sides, such as Sholing Rangers and Sholing Athletic, before joining Southern League side Southampton as an amateur in 1918, just before the end of the First World War.

Is an English footballer currently unattached following his release from Southend United.Black began

Is an English footballer currently unattached following his release from Southend United.Black began his career with Arsenal as a trainee, where he played alongside his older brother Michael. He was a regular in Arsenal's 1998 FA Premier Youth League-winning side, and was later sent out on loan twice for one month with Carlisle United and for a month with Bristol City.

Was a member of the Portsmouth team that beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the 1939 FA Cup Final.

Was a member of the Portsmouth team that beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the 1939 FA Cup Final.

Was an English footballer who played as a striker. Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Sale had two spells at hi

Was an English footballer who played as a striker. Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Sale had two spells at his home town club, Stoke City, amassing 483 appearances, either side of a two year stint at Blackburn Rovers. Later in his career, he had brief spells at Northwich Victoria and Hednesford Town, before opting to retire at the age of thirty-nine.

Trainer: Martin Pipe, then stable jockey to David Pipe since March '07, Wellington, Somerset. First

Trainer: Martin Pipe, then stable jockey to David Pipe since March '07, Wellington, Somerset. First Wins: Nordic Breeze, Warwick, July '98 (flat); Young Thruster, Newton Abbot, Nov '98 (jump). As pro: Belle d'Anjou, Chepstow, Oct '01. First Grand National

Worthington was an all-rounder: a middle order right-hand batsman and a medium-fast right-arm bowler

Worthington was an all-rounder: a middle order right-hand batsman and a medium-fast right-arm bowler. In neither role did he often hit the headlines, but his consistency and reliability was big factor in the unaccustomed success that Derbyshire enjoyed through the 1930s. The county, normally one of the weaker English first-class cricket teams, won the County Championship for the only time in its history in 1936.

Is an English actor. He is best known for playing the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-r

Is an English actor. He is best known for playing the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who, a role he played from 1974 to 1981, and for being the narrator of the comedy series Little Britain. He was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for his role as Rasputin in the 1971 film Nicholas and Alexandra.

Was an English footballer who played as a right back, for Sunderland and also one appearance for Eng

Was an English footballer who played as a right back, for Sunderland and also one appearance for England.Although born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Porteous started his football career north of the border with Hearts before joining Kilmarnock in 1884.

He became the British envoy to both the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Electorate of Saxony

He became the British envoy to both the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Electorate of Saxony from 1740 to 1747. At the time both realms were in personal union under Augustus III of Poland. He was also send to Vienna, capital of the Archduchy of Austria, as an envoy to the court of Maria Theresa of Austria from 1742 to 1743. He was last send to Berlin, capital of the Kingdom of Prussia, as an envoy to the court of Frederick II of Prussia from 1746 to 1748.

Was an English cricketer, one of the finest batsmen of the years around the turn of the 20th century

Was an English cricketer, one of the finest batsmen of the years around the turn of the 20th century and noted especially for the quality of his off-drive.

Was an English footballer, primarily associated with Burnley.Tommy Boyle is the only player to have

Was an English footballer, primarily associated with Burnley.Tommy Boyle is the only player to have captained a Burnley team in a winning FA Cup Final. He was a Yorkshireman born in the village of Hoyland near Barnsley, and he started his career at Barnsley In 1912 Boyle crossed the Pennines to sign for Burnley for what was then a club record fee of £1,150.

Is an English footballer who is currently unattached.Hurst was born on 23 September 1987 in Leiceste

Is an English footballer who is currently unattached.Hurst was born on 23 September 1987 in Leicester, Leicestershire and started his career with Boston United and played for one game for them in the Football League,[1] a 4–2 defeat to Rushden & Diamonds on 16 April 2005.

Is an English footballer who plays for Ipswich Town. Although born in England he is eligible to repr

Is an English footballer who plays for Ipswich Town. Although born in England he is eligible to represent Scotland in international football.Miller started his career at Ipswich but was released as a 15 year old and was taken on by Hartlepool United where he made 160 appearances and scored 44 goals.

Is an English professional footballer. He currently plays for Watford in the Football League Champio

Is an English professional footballer. He currently plays for Watford in the Football League Championship. Although he started his career as a striker, he now plays as right winger.

Was an English cricketer. He played in 5 Tests in 1964 and 1965. His withdrawal from the 1968-69 tou

Was an English cricketer. He played in 5 Tests in 1964 and 1965. His withdrawal from the 1968-69 tour to South Africa, and replacement in the touring team by Basil D'Oliveira, precipitated the sporting isolation of South Africa until apartheid was abolished.

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Gainsborough Trinity, Huddersfield Town & Grims

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Gainsborough Trinity, Huddersfield Town & Grimsby Town.