English Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Was a mathematician, physicist, meteorologist, psychologist and pacifist who pioneered modern mathem

Was a mathematician, physicist, meteorologist, psychologist and pacifist who pioneered modern mathematical techniques of weather forecasting, and the application of similar techniques to studying the causes of wars and how to prevent them. He is also noted for his pioneering work on fractals.At age 12 he was sent to a Quaker boarding school, Bootham in York, where he received an excellent education in science, which stimulated an active interest in natural history. In 1898 he went on to Durham College of Science (now Newcastle University) where he took courses in mathematical physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology. Two years later, he gained a scholarship to King's College, Cambridge, where he graduated with first-class honours in the natural sciences tripos in 1903.[2]

Is a British environmentalist, swimmer, maritime lawyer and explorer.In 2007, Pugh undertook a swim

Is a British environmentalist, swimmer, maritime lawyer and explorer.In 2007, Pugh undertook a swim across an open patch of sea at the North Pole to draw attention to the melting of the Arctic sea ice.

Was an English cricketer. Harfield was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Harf

Was an English cricketer. Harfield was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Harfield made his first-class debut for Hampshire in the 1925 County Championship against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. Harfield's final match for Hampshire came

Was an English cricketer who represented Hampshire in one first-class match in 1925 against Leiceste

Was an English cricketer who represented Hampshire in one first-class match in 1925 against Leicestershire. In his only first-class match Dorey was twice dismissed for a duck.

Was an English peer and politician.He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bedfordshire (1563–67)

Was an English peer and politician.He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bedfordshire (1563–67) and High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire in 1570.

Was an English Member of Parliament and soldier.Oglethorpe entered parliament in 1702 as member for

Was an English Member of Parliament and soldier.Oglethorpe entered parliament in 1702 as member for Haslemere, for which his father Sir Theophilus Oglethorpe had previously been MP and which was later represented by his brothers Theophilus, junior and Jam

Was a cricketer who played as an opening batsman for Somerset for just over three seasons in the mid

Was a cricketer who played as an opening batsman for Somerset for just over three seasons in the mid 1950s. A fair-haired right-handed opening batsman from Wakefield, who had made appearances for Yorkshire's Second Eleven, he played a couple of games in 1

Is an English professional snooker player. He became a professional in 2008.

Is an English professional snooker player. He became a professional in 2008.

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Mansfield Town.Trimmer began his footballing career

Is an English footballer, currently playing for Mansfield Town.Trimmer began his footballing career as a trainee with Mansfield Town in August 2006. He made his debut as a 79th minute substitute in the Football League Two match against Bury in May 2007, and made a second appearance against Wycombe Wanderers in January 2008.

Was an English footballer who represented the England national football team. He also played first-c

Was an English footballer who represented the England national football team. He also played first-class cricket with Hampshire. Lodge, a left- or right-back, made his England debut in a win over Wales in 1894. He played Wales again in 1895 as well as an

Is an English cricketer who currently plays for Hampshire and is a member of the England under-19s.

Is an English cricketer who currently plays for Hampshire and is a member of the England under-19s. He is a right-handed batsman and bowls slow left-arm orthodox. During England under-19s 'Test' series with Pakistan in 2007 he was England's leading wicket

Is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 2010, with finishing second in

Is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 2010, with finishing second in the 2009/2010 PIOS rankings. In the 2009/2010 season he won the second event and was runner-up in the first and sixth event of the International Open Seri

Is a former rugby player who played rugby union and later rugby league. He is the son of English Tes

Is a former rugby player who played rugby union and later rugby league. He is the son of English Test cricketer Ian Botham. His godfather is the former West Indian cricket captain Viv Richards. Liam initially followed in his father's footsteps, playing county cricket for Hampshire. He took the wicket of former England captain Mike Gatting on his County Championship debut. While at Newcastle the club won the Tetley Bitter Cup and reached the final of the European Shield. In 2003 he switched sports again, signing for Super League club Leeds Rhinos.

Is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimmi

Is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimming career at Exeter City Swimming Club in Devon and continued at Loughborough University where he studied sports science. On 2 April 2008, he set a new world

Is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimming

Is an English backstroke swimmer who specializes in the 50 m and 100 m events. He began his swimming career at Exeter City Swimming Club in Devon and continued at Loughborough University where he studied sports science. On 2 April 2008, he set a new world 50 m backstroke record of 24.47 seconds at the British Olympic trials at the Ponds Forge pool, Sheffiel

Is a former English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 2000 and 2003. Wharton was born in H

Is a former English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 2000 and 2003. Wharton was born in Holbrook, Derbyshire. He appeared for three years as the leading spinner within the Derbyshire line-up, and has since taken his cricketing career into the r

An English pianist/vocalist.Carroll has worked with many artists ranging from Sir Paul McCartney, Ge

An English pianist/vocalist.Carroll has worked with many artists ranging from Sir Paul McCartney, Gerry Rafferty to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. She has also performed as the lead vocalist and Wurlitzer keyboardist for the drum and bass band London Elektricity. She is a regular performer at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London, and has several current albums out. In 2005 she won two awards in the BBC Jazz Awards: Best Vocalist and Best of Jazz.

Is an English football player who currently plays for the WPS side the Philadelphia Independence as

Is an English football player who currently plays for the WPS side the Philadelphia Independence as a striker. Sanderson joined Arsenal in 1997 as part of their youth programme. Her first full season with the first team came in the 2003/2004 season, and she has continued to play in the first team since then. Sanderson has played for England at Under-15,17,19 and 21 levels, and, on 3 May 2006, she was called up for the England first team.

Was an English cricketer. Cadell was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast. Cadell

Was an English cricketer. Cadell was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast. Cadell made his first-class debut for the Royal Navy in 1922 against the British Army at Lord's. From 1923 to 1925 Cadell represented the Royal Navy a further three times. In 1923 Cadell made his County Championship debut for Hampshire, representing them in a single match against Leicestershire.

Was an English cricketer. Bignell was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Bigne

Was an English cricketer. Bignell was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Bignell made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Warwickshire in the 1904 County Championship. The following season Bignell scored his maiden first-class century against Kent at the United Services Recreation Ground, Portsmouth. Bignell also represented the Gentlemen of the South in a single first-class match against the Players of the South, the Gentlemen side featured none other than W.G. Grace. Bignell next appeared for Hampshire in the 1912 season, where he played 22 first-class matches for Hampshire, scoring 428 runs in process at a batting average of 17.12. Bignell made two half centuries and a high score of 79.

Is a professional basketball player, currently signed to Worthing Thunder, playing as a Power forwar

Is a professional basketball player, currently signed to Worthing Thunder, playing as a Power forward or Centre. Known as somewhat of a journeyman in British basketball, Perkins started his career playing for his hometown team Birmingham Bullets in 1995,

Was an English professional women's association football player who played as a winger. She is best-

Was an English professional women's association football player who played as a winger. She is best-known for playing for the Dick, Kerr's Ladies team, which was founded in 1917 and based in Preston, Lancashire.[1] She lived openly as a lesbian and is a noted individual in British gay and lesbian history.

Was a British archer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.Wilson competed at the 1908

Was a British archer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.Wilson competed at the 1908 Games in the only archery event open to women, the double National round competition. She took eighth place in the event with 534 points.

Was an English female tennis player. Her sister was Maud Watson. In 1884, she was defeated by Maud a

Was an English female tennis player. Her sister was Maud Watson. In 1884, she was defeated by Maud at the first Ladies’ Singles tournament's final at the Championships, Wimbledon. It was the first match between sisters in the history of Wimbledon.

Was a popular English actress and singer during the Edwardian era, best known for her starring role

Was a popular English actress and singer during the Edwardian era, best known for her starring role in the hit London premiere of Franz Lehár's operetta The Merry Widow.Beginning as a child star in the 1890s, Elsie found success in several successful Edwardian musical comedies before her great success in The Merry Widow, opening in 1907. Afterwards, she starred in several more successful operettas and musicals. Admired for her beauty and charm on stage, Elsie became one of the most photographed women of Edwardian times.