List of people from Welwyn Garden City explained

Welwyn Garden City is a town in Hertfordshire, England. It is located approximately 20miles from Kings Cross, London. Founded in 1920, Welwyn Garden City was the second garden city in England.^[1] In 1948, it was designated one of the first new towns under the New Towns Act 1946.

The following notable people were born in, lived in, or are otherwise strongly associated with Welwyn Garden City.

Academics

• Jack Goody (1919–2015), social anthropologist^[2]
• Jonathan M. Gregory, climate scientist^[3]
• Klaus Hasselmann (born 1931), Nobel Prize laureate, grew up in Welwyn Garden City^[4]
• Martin J. H. Mogridge (1940–2000), transportation researcher

Arts

• Chris Floyd (born 1968), photographer^[5]
• Susanna Heron (born 1949), stone relief sculptor^[6]
• Andy Lomas (born 1967), digital artist^[7]

Media

• Colin Berry (born 1946), disc jockey and newsreader^[8]
• Alesha Dixon (born 1978), media presenter, singer, model^[9]
• Briony McRoberts (1957–2013), film and television actress^[10]
• Jon Plowman (born 1953), television and film producer^[11]
• Edmund Purdom (1924–2009), stage and film actor^[12]
• Lisa Snowdon (born 1972), television presenter and model^[13]
• Una Stubbs (1937–2021), television actress^{[14] [15]}
• Mark Thompson (born 1957), media executive^[16]
• Aiden Turner (born 1977), television actor and model^[17]
• Desmond Wilcox (1931–2000), documentary filmmaker^[18]

Music

• Chris Barber (1930–2021), jazz musician^{[19] [20]}
• Jonathan Cole (born 1970), composer^[21]
• Lu Edmonds (born 1957), rock and folk musician^[22]
• Terry Ellis (born 1944), record producer^[23]
• Steve Kilbey (born 1954), singer-songwriter^[24]
• Alex Larke (born 1979), singer-songwriter^[25]
• Mat Osman (born 1967), bass guitarist^[26]
• Keith Reid (born 1946), songwriter^[27]
• Mick Taylor (born 1949), rock musician^[28]

Sports

Cricket

• Simon Cowley (born 1979), cricketer^[29]
• John Cundle (born 1939), cricketer^[30]
• Stephen Dean (born 1964), cricketer^[31]
• Neil MacLaurin (born 1966), cricketer^[32]
• James Morris (born 1985), cricketer^[33]
• David Murphy (born 1989), cricketer^[34]
• Tom Pearman (born 1979), cricketer^[35]
• Robert Pitcher (born 1964), cricketer^[36]
• Luke Ryan (born 1988), cricketer^[37]
• Matthew Walshe (born 1970), cricketer^[38]

Football

• Luke Amos (born 1997), footballer^[39]
• Dominic Ball (born 1995), footballer^[40]
• Matt Ball (born 1993), footballer^[41]
• Damian Batt (born 1984), footballer^[42]
• Paul Cutler (born 1946), footballer^[43]
• Alex Davey (born 1994), footballer^[44]
• Mark Halsey (born 1961), football referee^[45]
• Ben Herd (born 1985), footballer^[46]
• Harry Hibbs (1906–1984), footballer^[47]
• David James (born 1970), footballer and coach^[48]
• Stuart Lewis (born 1987), footballer^[49]
• Ben Nugent (born 1992), footballer^[50]
• Mike Ryan (1930–2006), footballer^[51]
• Aaron Skelton (born 1974), footballer^[52]
• Oliver Skipp (born 2000), footballer^[53]
• Roger Smith (born 1944), footballer^[54]
• Jason Soloman (born 1970), footballer^[55]
• David Stephens (born 1991), footballer
• Harry Toffolo (born 1995), footballer

Others

• Nick Faldo (born 1957), golfer^[56]
• Jamie George (born 1990), rugby union player^[57]
• Lewis Gosling (born 2003), trampoline gymnast^[58]
• Tom Lewis (born 1991), golfer^[59]
• Brendan McKeown (born 1944), Olympic cyclist^[60]
• Hayley Sage (born 1986), Olympic diver^[61]
• Billy Joe Saunders (born 1989), professional middleweight boxer^[62]
• Gary Staines (born 1963), Olympic long-distance runner^[63]
• Jack Waller (born 1989), Olympic water polo player^[64]
• Liz Yelling (born 1974), Olympic long-distance runner^[65]

Writing

• Paul Bright (born 1949), children's author^[66]
• Anthony Buckeridge (1912–2004), children's author^[67]
• Lewis Grassic Gibbon (1901–1935), novelist^[68]
• Jan Mark (1943–2006), children's author^[69]

Miscellaneous

• Frederic Osborn (1885–1978), secretary of Welwyn Garden City Limited, founding company of Welwyn Garden City^[70]
• John Clements (1953–1976), posthumously awarded the George Cross for rescuing others from a 1976 hotel fire^[71]
• Andrew Lewin (born 1987), Member of Parliament for Welwyn Hatfield since 2024

Notes and References

1. http://cashewnut.me.uk/WGCbooks/web-WGC-books-1925-1.php Review of C. B. Purdom, The Building of Satellite Towns, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1925
2. Web site: Jack Goody. www.therai.org.uk. 2019-01-30.
3. Web site: About me. met.rdg.ac.uk. 2017. Jonathan. Gregory.
4. https://mpimet.mpg.de/en/staff/externalmembers/klaus-hasselmann Klaus Hasselmann
5. News: Chris Floyd Q&A. 12 June 2012. The Daily Telegraph. 2019-01-21. 0307-1235.
6. Book: McNay, Michael. Patrick Heron. Tate Publishing. 2002. 1-85437-310-2. London. 35.
7. Web site: Andy Lomas. zkm.de. Germany. 29 October 2016.
8. News: Presenter profile: Colin Berry. 2009-10-23. 2019-01-30. en-GB.
9. Web site: Alesha Dixon age, net worth, books, songs and family. 2018-04-14. Metro. en. 2019-01-30.
10. Web site: Briony McRoberts: Versatile actress and star of 'High Road'. 2013-08-07. The Independent. en. 2019-01-30.
11. Sabine Durrant, Interview / Plowman's half hour: Jon Plowman is the straight man behind the funny women played by French and Saunders. Life's a gag, the TV producer tells Sabine Durrant, The Independent, 2 March 1994.
12. News: Obituary: Edmund Purdom. Bergan. Ronald. 2009-01-05. The Guardian. 2019-01-30. en-GB. 0261-3077.
13. News: Barbara Ellen interviews Lisa Snowdon. Ellen. Barbara. 2009-04-11. The Observer. 2019-01-30. en-GB. 0029-7712.
14. News: Una Stubbs, actor – portrait of the artist. Barnett. Laura. 2014-01-14. The Guardian. 2019-01-30. en-GB. 0261-3077.
15. News: Actress Una Stubbs dies at 84 . BBC News . 12 August 2021.
16. News: The Observer Profile. Arlidge. John. 16 December 2001. The Guardian. 12 May 2010. London.
17. Web site: Welwyn Garden City-born Soap star Aiden, contestant in Dancing with the Stars. Madden. Naiomi. Welwyn Hatfield Times. 19 March 2010. en. 2019-01-30.
18. http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/93961 Profile
19. News: 2 March 2021. Chris Barber, one of the greatest figures in the history of British jazz – obituary. The Daily Telegraph. London. live. 2 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210303062131/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2021/03/02/chris-barber-one-greatest-figures-history-british-jazz-obituary/. 3 March 2021.
20. News: Jazz Me Blues, by Chris Barber: review. Chilton. Martin. The Daily Telegraph. 2014-04-17. 2019-01-30. en-GB. 0307-1235.
21. Web site: Cole, Jonathan NMC Recordings. www.nmcrec.co.uk. 2019-01-30.
22. Web site: Lu Edmonds. www.mekons.de. 2019-01-30.
23. News: From Leazes Terrace to Sunset Boulevard; DAVE MORTON Meets Terry Ellis, the 1960s Newcastle University Graduate Who Became a Pop Music Mogul. Oct 26, 2013. The Journal. 2019-01-30. Newcastle upon Tyne, England. 22 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190422114259/https://www.questia.com/newspaper/1G1-347040949/from-leazes-terrace-to-sunset-boulevard-dave-morton. dead.
24. Robert Dean Lurie. No Certainty Attached: Steve Kilbey and The Church. Portland, Oregon: Verse Chorus Press, 2009, p. 24
25. News: Eurovision 2015: Britain: Who are Electro Velvet and do they stand a chance?. Monahan. Mark. The Daily Telegraph. 2015-05-23. 2019-01-30. en-GB. 0307-1235.
26. Web site: Suede set to release new album Bloodsports. Davies. Alan. Welwyn Hatfield Times. 27 February 2013. en. 2019-01-30.
27. Web site: Keith Reid. www.jewishlivesproject.com. en. 2019-01-30.
28. Book: Hetrick, Hans. The Rolling Stones: Pushing Rock's Boundaries. 2015. Capstone. 9781491418178. 24. en.
29. Web site: Simon Cowley. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
30. Web site: John Cundle. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
31. Web site: Stephen Dean. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
32. Web site: Neil MacLaurin. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
33. Web site: James Morris. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
34. Web site: David Murphy. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
35. Web site: Thomas Pearman. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
36. Web site: Robert Pitcher. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
37. Web site: Player profile: Luke Ryan . CricketArchive . 2019-06-24 . subscription.
38. Web site: Matthew Walshe. Cricinfo. 2019-01-30.
39. Web site: Luke Amos, Five Players of Nigerian Descent Staying At Tottenham Hotspur. Igho Kingsley. 12 June 2017. All Nigeria Soccer. 15 August 2017.
40. Web site: Rangers sign Welwyn footballer Dominic Ball from Tottenham Hotspur. Hemmings. Mark. Welwyn Hatfield Times. 12 August 2015. en. 2019-01-30.
41. Web site: Northern Ireland U21 international siblings hoping to impress at Spurs and Stevenage. Hemmings. Mark. Welwyn Hatfield Times. 19 September 2013. en. 2019-01-30.
42. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2006–07 . 2006 . Mainstream Publishing . 9781845961114 . 37 .
43. Book: Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. Purkiss. Mike. Sands. Nigel. 1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company. 0907969542. 322.
44. Web site: Chelsea defender signs for United. Hemmings. Mark. Welwyn Hatfield Times. 27 November 2014. en. 2019-01-30.
45. http://www.newcastle-online.com/nufcviews/refereemarkhalsey.shtml Places of residence and Football League list
46. Book: The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. 2010. 978-1-84596-601-0. Hugman. Barry J.. 195–196.
47. Web site: 2 February 2018. Harry Hibbs. 7 April 2019. England Football Online. Chris Goodwin & Glen Isherwood.
48. Web site: How David James ended up with his memorablia up for sale. 2014-11-05. The Independent. en. 2019-01-30.
49. Web site: Stuart Lewis Football Stats. www.soccerbase.com. 2019-01-30.
50. Web site: Stevenage sign former Gillingham defender Ben Nugent on a free transfer. Yousif. Layth. The Comet. 19 July 2018. en. 2019-01-30.
51. Book: The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. 2005. 978-1-85291-665-7. Hugman. Barry J.. Harpenden. 541.
52. Web site: Aaron Skelton Football Stats No Club Age 44 1992–2014 Soccer Base. www.soccerbase.com. 2019-01-30.
53. Web site: Oliver Skipp Player Profile. Tottenham Hotspur F.C.. 1 November 2018.
54. Web site: Smith, Roger. grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk. 2019-01-30.
55. Web site: Jason Soloman Football Stats No Club Age 48 1988–2004 Soccer Base. www.soccerbase.com. 2019-01-30.
56. Book: Moriarty, Jim. Playing Through: Modern Golf's Most Iconic Players and Moments. October 2016. U of Nebraska Press. 9780803295452. en.
57. Web site: Welwyn Garden City's Jamie George to start for England in NatWest Six Nations when they go to France. Metcalfe. Neil. Welwyn Hatfield Times. 8 March 2018. en. 2019-01-30.
58. Web site: GOSLING Lewis - FIG Athlete Profile . 2023-12-22 . www.gymnastics.sport.
59. News: The Open 2011: Tom Lewis looks to eclipse Nick Faldo as Welwyn Garden City's finest. Kelso. Paul. The Daily Telegraph. 2011-07-14. 2019-01-30. en-GB. 0307-1235.
60. Book: Welwyn garden city: a town designed for healthy living. Soissons. Maurice De. Hall. David. 1988. Publications for Companies. 169. 9780904928235. en.
61. News: Sage and synchro partner Gerrard eighth in Olympic final. 10 August 2008. 25 December 2012. https://archive.today/20130420084319/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/olympics/sage_and_synchro_partner_gerrard_eighth_in_olympic_final_1_19881. 20 April 2013. dead. Eastern Daily Press.
62. Web site: 2018-10-13. Hearn calls for UKAD boxing review after Saunders' failed drugs test. 2020-10-25. Evening Standard. en.
63. Web site: Gary Staines Bio, Stats, and Results. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418040925/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/gary-staines-1.html. dead. 2020-04-18. Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. en. 2019-04-14.
64. Web site: Jack Waller Bio, Stats, and Results. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417163333/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wa/jack-waller-1.html. dead. 2020-04-17. Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. en. 2019-04-14.
65. Web site: Marathon runner from Welwyn Garden City targets London 2012 Olympics. April 25, 2009. Welwyn Hatfield Times. en. 2019-04-14.
66. Book: Gale, Thomson. Something about the Author: Facts and Pictures about Authors and Illustrators of Books for Young People. November 2007. Cengage Gale. 9780787688066. 28. en.
67. Web site: Anthony Buckeridge: Author of the Jennings and Darbishire novels. Hawtree. Christopher. June 29, 2004. The Independent. en. 2019-04-14.
68. News: Rereading: Life on the land. Hadley. Tessa. 2008-08-08. The Guardian. 2019-04-14. en-GB. 0261-3077.
69. News: Obituary: Jan Mark. Fickling. David. 2006-01-24. The Guardian. 2019-04-14. Pullman. Philip. en-GB. 0261-3077. Appleton. Jon.
70. Book: F.J.O. – Practical Idealist: A Biography of Sir Frederic Osborn. Osborn. Sir Frederick James. Whittick. Arnold. 1987. Town and Country Planning. 9780902797154. 32, 34. en.
71. Web site: 8 November 2004. Rail posters tell bravery stories. BBC. 2013-06-18.