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Main category: People from Guildford
Statue of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, at the top of the High Street

This is a list of famous or notable people born in, or associated with, Guildford in England, who have a Wikipedia page.

Guildford is a town in west Surrey, around 27 mi (43 km) southwest of central London. The oldest surviving record of the town is from a c. 1000 copy of the c. 880 – c. 885 will of Alfred the Great, in which the settlement appears as Gyldeforda. The name is written as Gildeford in Domesday Book and later as Gyldeford (c. 1130), Guldeford (c. 1186 – c. 1198) and Guildeford (1226).[1]

Art and art criticism

John Russell (1745–1806), the portrait artist was born in Guildford and lived in the town until 1760.[2] Roger Fry (1866–1934), the English artist, critic and member of the Bloomsbury Group, lived in "Durbins" in Chantry View Road, which he designed, from 1909 to 1919.[3][4]

Literature

Edward Carpenter (1894) by the Guildford-born artist, Roger Fry (1866–1934)

Edward Carpenter (1844–1929), the socialist poet, philosopher, anthologist, and early activist for gay rights and animal rights, moved to the town after the First World War and lived there until his death.[5][6] Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll, died of pneumonia at his sisters' home, "The Chestnuts", in Guildford on 14 January 1898. His funeral was held at St Mary's Church. His body was buried at the Mount Cemetery in Guildford.[7][8] Other authors include Gerald Seymour, writer of Harry's Game (born in Guildford in 1941)[9][10] and New York Times film critic Mordaunt Hall, born in the town in 1878.[11]

Author and humourist P. G. Wodehouse was born prematurely in Guildford in 1881 while his mother was visiting the town.[12][13] Novelist Kazuo Ishiguro lived in Guildford as a child, having moved there at the age of six.[14][15][16]

Music

The Stranglers were based in the town in the early 1970s and were briefly known as "The Guildford Stranglers". Drummer Jet Black ran an off-licence in the town and bass player Jean-Jacques Burnel attended the Royal Grammar School.[17] The band played their first gig at the Star Inn, in Quarry Street, in 1974,[18] and were banned from performing at the University of Surrey on 11 October 1978.[19] Progressive rock musicians Mike Rutherford (b. 1950), of Genesis,[20] and Andrew Latimer (b. 1949), of the band Camel,[21] were born in Guildford, as was jazz saxophonist Iain Ballamy (b. 1964).[22]

In the early 21st century music, drum and bass producers Cause 4 Concern and Sub Focus are from the town.[23]

Science and mathematics

Statue of Alan Turing at the University of Surrey

The botanist, Thomas Moore (1821–1887), was born in Stoke-next-Guildford and lived in the town until 1839[24] Many of mathematician, logician and cryptographer, Alan Turing's earliest years were in this town where his family lived.[25] British space scientist and science educator Maggie Aderin-Pocock (b. 1968) lives in Guildford.[26]

Journalism

Channel 4 News journalist Cathy Newman was born in the town.[27] Holly Samos (b. 1970) radio researcher and presenter lives here as does BBC newsreader Michael Buerk (b. 1946).[28] Bill Turnbull, journalist and radio and tv presenter, was born in Guildford.[29]

Theatre and film

Singer and actress Yvonne Arnaud lived near Guildford for many years, and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre was named in her honour;[30] later the town was the home of comic director, writer and actor Mackenzie Taylor (1978–2010).[31]

Stuart Wilson (b. 1946),[32][33] Christopher Gaze (b. 1952), Barry Evans (1943–1997),[34] and David Hemmings (1941–2003) [35] are from the town. Monty Python member Terry Jones attended the Royal Grammar School.[36]

Julie Dawn Cole (b. 1957), who played Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, and Simon Bird (b. 1984), who played Will McKenzie in The Inbetweeners, were both born in Guildford.[37] Comedian Holly Walsh (b. 1980) was also born in Guildford.[38]

Sport

Guildford has been home to racing driver Katherine Legge[39] and sprinter Allan Wells, gold medallist in the 100 metres at the 1980 Olympics.[40] Footballers John Hollins, David Howells and Alex McCarthy were born in the town.[41] Footballer Matt Jarvis grew up in Guildford[42] and the town is also home to Olympic kayakers Rachel Cawthorn and Liam Heath.[43][44] Robert Hayward, the former UK No. 4 Thai Boxer, is a resident.[45]

Others

Cartoonist Piers Baker, who created Ollie and Quentin, lives in Guildford.[citation needed] Alfred Smith, recipient of the Victoria Cross, was born in Guildford,[46] as was WWE wrestler Paul Burchill.[47]

References

  1. ^ Gover, Mawer & Stenton 1969, pp. 9–10
  2. ^ Walker, R. J. B (8 January 2015). "Russell, John". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/24321. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  3. ^ Spalding 1980, pp. 112–116, 222
  4. ^ Historic England. "Durbins, including the summerhouse (Grade II*) (1178005)". National Heritage List for England.
  5. ^ "Millennium Memories: Edward Carpenter". Brighton Ourstory Project – Lesbian and Gay History Group. 1999. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  6. ^ Tsuzuki, Chuschichi (4 October 2012). "Carpenter, Edward". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/32300. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  7. ^ Rose 2001, pp. 87–90
  8. ^ Cohen, Morton (3 October 2013). "Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge [pseud. Lewis Carroll]". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/7749. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  9. ^ "Gerald Seymour". RLK! Spotlight On. Archived from the original on 2 January 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
  10. ^ "Gerald Seymour at Books at Transworld". Archived from the original on 27 February 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2007.
  11. ^ Roberts 2010, p. 70
  12. ^ Sproat, Iain (1 September 2017). "Wodehouse, Sir Pelham Grenville". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/31851. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  13. ^ "Today in Literature-P.G.Wodehouse". Archived from the original on 21 November 2006. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  14. ^ McKeon, Christopher (5 October 2017). "Guildford man wins Nobel Prize in literature". Surrey Live. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  15. ^ Crafter, Cate (2 July 2021). "9 things you probably didn't know about Guildford". Great British Life. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  16. ^ Patterson, Christina (4 March 2005). "Kazuo Ishiguro: The samurai of suburbia". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
  17. ^ "Stranglers website: History". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
  18. ^ McKeon, Christopher (31 January 2019). "Stranglers back Guildford Star Inn against noise complaint that could close pub where band began". Surrey Live. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  19. ^ Duffell, Beth; Larter, Grahame (15 October 2019) [13 October 2019]. "Never before seen pictures of The Strangles before Guildford gig that got them banned". Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  20. ^ "Mike Rutherford". Oxford Reference. Archived from the original on 11 September 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Andrew Latimer". Discogs.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  22. ^ Larkin 1992, p. 29
  23. ^ "Sub Focus : 'Could This Be Real'". 4ortherecord.net. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  24. ^ Baker, Anne Pimlott (23 September 2004). "Moore, Thomas". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/19151. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  25. ^ "Famous Mathematicians of Guildford". Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2007.
  26. ^ Baker, Tamzin (19 October 2012). "At home: Maggie Aderin-Pocock". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2021.(subscription required)
  27. ^ "Newman, Cathy". Newman, Cathy, (Born 14 July 1974), presenter, Channel 4 News, since 2011. Who's Who. 2009. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U249479. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  28. ^ "BBC Correspondents". BBC News. 3 January 2003. Archived from the original on 6 September 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2007.
  29. ^ "Bill Turnbull obituary: Beloved BBC Breakfast host". BBC News. September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  30. ^ "CollectorsPost Website: Yvonne Arnaud Biography". Archived from the original on 10 April 2004. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
  31. ^ "Comic Mackenzie Taylor takes his life". Chortle. 20 November 2010. Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
  32. ^ "Internet Movie Database- Stuart Wilson". IMDb. Archived from the original on 4 February 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
  33. ^ "Stuart Wilson". elcinema.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  34. ^ "Obituary: Barry Evans". The Independent. 13 February 1997. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  35. ^ "David Hemmings". The Independent. 5 December 2003. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  36. ^ "Royal Grammar School website- Terry Jones". Archived from the original on 13 October 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
  37. ^ Clifton, Cathy (26 May 2017). "Surrey celebrities: 8 famous faces you probably didn't know were born in Guildford". Surrey Live. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  38. ^ Nosheen, Iqubal (17 March 2009). "Comedian profile: Holly Walsh". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 13 May 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  39. ^ ChampCar driver: "Motoring.co.za: Woman driver set to test for Minardi". Archived from the original on 2 December 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
  40. ^ Philip, Robert (19 January 2004). "Wells driven on by anger". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  41. ^ Weir, Luke (16 September 2021). "Liverpool's Harvey Elliott among top footballers from Surrey alongside Crystal Palace and Man United stars". Surrey Live. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  42. ^ Fifield, Dominic (21 March 2011). "Matt Jarvis's work ethic draws praise from all quarters". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  43. ^ "The GB Teams". British Canoeing. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  44. ^ "Liam Heath". British Canoeing. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  45. ^ "Guildford Muay Thai Fighter Rob Hayward to fight at Wembley Arena". This is Our Town Guildford. Archived from the original on 14 August 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  46. ^ "Magnificent act of self-sacrifice". The Times. No. 41106. London. 4 March 1916. p. 6.
  47. ^ "Paul Burchill". Retrieved 17 August 2022.

Bibliography

  • Gover, J.E.B.; Mawer, A.; Stenton, F.M. (1969). The place-names of Surrey. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Larkin, Colin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (1st ed.). Guinness Publishing. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
  • Roberts, Jerry (2010). The complete history of American film criticism. Santa Monica Press. ISBN 978-1-59-580049-7.
  • Rose, David (2001). Guildford : Our town. Derby: Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-85-983262-2.
  • Spalding, Frances (1980). Roger Fry, art and life. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-52-004126-4.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Guildford

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