Famous Old Kingsburians
Does anyone have any extra information about these people, or names of other famous Old Kingsburians ?
(Email me at: KHSOldScholars [at] KevinBean [dot] co [dot] uk)
Derek Agnew 1937-1943 The late Derek Agnew was Journalist who wrote a book about conscientious objectors- who opted to be sent down the mines during the war- wrote a book Bevan Boy which became a best seller. |
Steve Brown 1966-1969 Steve is a record producer and has worked with many including Elton John, ABC, George Michael, The Cult, Alison Moyet, Freddie Mercury and The Manic Street Preachers. Steve would be pleased to hear from anyone who knew him in the past, his contact details are on his website at: |
Frederick Buller 1937-1943 Frederick Buller is now one of Britain's most respected angling historians. He has written ten books including, Pike 1971 and Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike 1979 which have become the benchmark in pike angling history and are highly valued. In 1997 he was awarded The Austin Hogan Award by The American Museum of Flyfishing for "excellence in writing about the heritage of the sport of flyfishing". His latest work on the capture of Atlantic salmon over 50lb will be published in October 2007 and is sure to be well received worldwide. |
Shirley Eaton Shirley Eaton is an actress and has appeared in films from the 1950's to 2000, including Gold Finger (James Bond 007) and several Carry On films. |
Ekow Eshun 1979-1986 TV Presenter |
Brian 'Bill' Bransom Griffiths 1959-1966 Poet, publisher and scholar |
Valerie Grove (nee Smith) 1960-1964 Authoress and Journalist (currently with The Times) |
James Hanratty James Hanratty lived in Church Lane and Sycamore Grove. He was hanged on 4th April 1962 for Murder and Rape. |
Giles New 1980-1987 Giles is an Actor/Writer, and has been involved with: 'TV to Go', 'Lucky Bag', 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' and 'My Family'. |
George Michael (was Georgios Panayiotou) 1974 George attended Kingsbury High, briefly in 1974, as did his sisters. He was part of Wham from 1982-1986 before starting a solo career. |
Terence 'Jet' Harris Bass guitarist who was a member of The Shadows from 1959-1962. |
Stuart Pearce 1973-? Stuart is currently the coach of Manchester City Football Club, having played for Wealdstone, Coventry City, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and West Ham United and finally Manchester City, initially as Player/Coach. He played for England on 78 appearances, being the 11th most capped England player. |
Courtney Pine 1975-? Jaz Saxophonist. |
John Postgate FRS Emeritus Professor of Microbiology at the University of Sussex |
Julie Rogers (Julie Rolls) Singer in 1960s |
James Smith 1971-1976 James was a member of The University Challenge team from Dundee University who won the 1983 series, and reformed in 2002 for the University Challenge Reunited series. |
BA, MSc, PhD (Cantab), FRAS 1930s/40s ? Peter Sweet was Regius Professor of Astronomy in Glasgow University from 1959 until 1982. |
Frank Tontoh 1975-1981 Frank is a musician and drummer and has performed with George Michael, Courtney Pine, Craig David and has appeared on Dr Who ! |
Charlie Watts 1950's Charlie Watts is the Drummer of the Rolling Stones. |
Maysie Webb CBE 1934-1939 Head of the Patent Office library and later Deputy Director of the British Museum from 1970 to 1983. |
William Woolard Television presenter (Tomorrows World, Top gear etc) |
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Last updated: 13 March 2009