List of people from Barnsley

This is a list of people from Barnsley, a town in South Yorkshire, England. This list is arranged alphabetically by surname:

A

John Arden (1930–2012), playwright^[1]
Maggie Atkinson, the Children's Commissioner for England^[2]

B

Alan Barton (1953–1995), singer^[3]
Josh Bates (1996–), professional speedway rider^[4]
Neil Alan Bell (1978–), Actor^[5]
Mark Beevers (1989–), footballer, Peterborough United, formerly Sheffield Wednesday, Millwall, Bolton Wanderers^[6]
Mike Betts (1956–), retired professional footballer^[7]
Dickie Bird (1933–), international cricket umpire^[8]
Dai Bradley, actor, Billy Casper in Ken Loach's film Kes
Joseph Bramah (1748–1814), inventor of flushing water closet, Bramah lock and the beer pump
Pete Brown (1968–), beer writer and columnist
Stan Burton (1912–1977), former Wolverhampton Wanderers player, played in 1939 FA Cup Final

C

John Casken (1949-), composer^[9]
Ed Clancy (1985–), professional cyclist^[10]
Tom Clare (1999–), a footballer and television contestant on 2023 Love Island series nine.
Jay Clayton (1990-), Musician and songwriter in the band Crywank
Wilf Copping (1909–1980), footballer, played for England 20 times
Mark Crossley (1969–), former Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday and Chesterfield goalkeeper.
Nick Crowe (1968–), artist

D

Shaun Dooley, actor
Scott Doonican, comedy folk-musician - lead vocalist/guitarist with The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
Kenny Doughty, actor
John Duttine (1949–), actor

E

Leonard Knight Elmhirst (1893–1974), philanthropist
Air Marshal Sir Thomas Elmhirst (1895–1982), Commander-in-Chief Royal Indian Air Force, Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Guernsey
Bethany England, (1994-), English footballer, 2019/2020 Player of the Year, plays for Chelsea in the FA WSL and England

F

Joann Fletcher, Egyptologist
Toby Foster, Radio Sheffield presenter, comedian and actor

G

Brian Glover (1934–1997), actor
Darren Gough (1970–), cricketer
Brian Greenhoff (1953–2013), footballer, Manchester United and Leeds United
Jimmy Greenhoff (1946–), footballer, Manchester United and Leeds United

H

Alan Hill (footballer, born 1943) (1943-), footballer ^[11]
Charlie Hardcastle (1894–1960), boxer
Joanne Harris (1964–), novelist, Chocolat
Paul Heckingbottom (1977–), born in Barnsley, an English former footballer, played for Barnsley 2006–2008, and was the team manager from 2016–2018.
Barry Hines (1939 - 2016), author of A Kestrel for a Knave, among other works.
David Hirst (1967–), England international footballer, played for Barnsley before joining Sheffield Wednesday
Stephanie Hirst (1976–), radio presenter, former host of hit40uk on commercial radio throughout the UK
Geoff Horsfield (1973–), professional footballer turned coach
Alan Hydes (1947-), International table tennis player and 4 times Commonwealth gold medal winner
Dorothy Hyman (1941–), sprinter

I

Graham Ibbeson, sculptor, artist, responsible for statue outside NUM Head Offices, Barnsley, and Eric Morecambe statue in Morecambe

J

Ashley Jackson, artist
Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson (1855–1929), GCB, FRS, first Sea Lord, 1915–1916; pioneer of ship to ship wireless technology
Milly Johnson (1964–), author
Mark Jones (1933–1958), one of the eight Manchester United players killed in the Munich air disaster

K

Katherine Kelly (1980–present), actress, played Becky Granger in ITV soap opera Coronation Street
James Kitchenman (1825-1909), carpet manufacturer

L

Ethel Lang (1900–2015), supercentenarian
Davey Lawrence (1985–), ice hockey netminder playing for the Sheffield Steelers
Joseph Locke (1805–1860), civil engineer
Stephen Lodge (1952–), former Premier League referee; retired from top-flight officiating at the end of the 2000–01 season

M

Danny Malin, (1980–), Internet celebrity and food reviewer
Baron Mason of Barnsley (1924–2015), former Northern Ireland Secretary
John Mayock (1970–), former 1500m runner, member of Team GB, 3000m gold medallist at the 1998 European Athletics Indoor Championships
Mick McCarthy (1959–), footballer, manager of Ipswich Town F.C. and Republic of Ireland national football team (1996–2002, 2018–)
Paul McCue (1958–), author and military historian
David McLintock (1930–2003), philologist and German translator
Ian McMillan (1956–), the Bard of Barnsley
CJ de Mooi, former panellist on quiz show Eggheads
Chris Morgan (1977–), ex-professional football player; formerly played for the town's football club; now a coach at Sheffield United
Martyn Moxon (1960–), cricketer who played for Yorkshire and played in 10 test matches for England
Jenni Murray (1950–), journalist and broadcaster, current presenter of Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4

N

Sam Nixon (1986–), came 3rd on Pop Idol 2003; singer and television co-host
Victoria Nixon, model and writer^[12]

O

Richard O'Dwyer, university student, creator of TV Shack; in the process of extradition to the US on charges of conspiracy to commit copyright infringement and criminal infringement of copyright
Craig Oldham (born 1985), designer
Julie O'Neill, novelist. Born in Staincross in 1971.

P

Jon Parkin (1981–), professional footballer, playing for York City F.C.; nicknamed 'The Beast'
Michael Parkinson (1935–2023), talk show host, journalist and television presenter

R

William Rayner (1929-2006), novelist
Stan Richards (1930–2005), actor
Danny Rose (1993–), football player for Northampton Town, previously played for Barnsley, Bury and Mansfield Town.^[13]
Kate Rusby (1973–), folk singer
Oliver Rowland (1992-), racecar driver

S

Mary Sadler, Lady Sadler (1852–1931), heiress and hostess
Arthur Scargill (1938–), leader of the National Union of Mineworkers, 1981-2000; founded the Socialist Labour Party in 1996, currently the party's leader
Harry Leslie Smith (1923–2018), author of Harry's Last Stand (2014), and autobiographical works.
Danielle Steers (1991–) English stage actress and singer-songwriter
John Stones, (1994–), English footballer, currently plays for Manchester City and England national football team.

T

James Hudson Taylor (1832–1905), Protestant Christian missionary to China; founder of the China Inland Mission (now OMF International)
Tommy Taylor (1932–1958), professional footballer, one of the 'Busby Babes' (or Manchester United under the management of Matt Busby) who was killed in the Munich air disaster

W

Obadiah Walker (1616–1699), academic and Master of University College, Oxford from 1676 to 1688
Charlie Williams (1928–2006), ex-professional footballer and stand-up comedian
David Williams (born 1948), cricketer
Harry Worth (1917–1989), actor, comedian and ventriloquist
Celia Wray (1872-1954), architect and suffragette
Sarah Walker (born 1965/66), music broadcaster, musician and writer

References

^ Coveney, Michael (30 March 2012). "Obituary: John Arden". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
^ "Children's commissioner nominated". BBC News. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
^ Pierre Perrone (18 April 1995). "Obituary: Alan Barton". The Independent. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
^ "Josh Bates". Mildenhallfentigers.co. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013.
^ https://m.imdb.com/name/nm16260900/?ref_=sr_t_8
^ "Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers still waiting for 'Dear John' letter 20 years after trial at Barnsley". The Bolton News. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
^ "Mike Betts". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
^ Bird, Dickie (2012). "Early Days". Dickie Bird Autobiography: An honest and frank story. Hachette. ISBN 9781444756074.
^ https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000005093?rskey=n5a5Gm&result=1%7Caccess date=18 October 2020
^ "Ed Clancy". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
^ The Times, 3 March 1970, Two substitutes may be allowed
^ Walker, Graham (20 August 2019). "HEAD SHOT: Yorkshire's own Sixties supermodel Victoria Nixon reveal's 'wild life' of glamour and grief". The Star. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
^ "Stags sign Danny Rose from Bury". Stagsnet. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2019.

[1] Coveney, Michael (30 March 2012). "Obituary: John Arden". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

[Maggie-2] "Children's commissioner nominated". BBC News. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

[3] Pierre Perrone (18 April 1995). "Obituary: Alan Barton". The Independent. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

[4] "Josh Bates". Mildenhallfentigers.co. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013.

[5] ttps://m.imdb.com/name/nm16260900/?ref_=sr_t_8

[6] "Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers still waiting for 'Dear John' letter 20 years after trial at Barnsley". The Bolton News. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

[hugmans-7] "Mike Betts". Barry Hugman's Footballers.

[8] Bird, Dickie (2012). "Early Days". Dickie Bird Autobiography: An honest and frank story. Hachette. ISBN 9781444756074.

[9] ttps://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000005093?rskey=n5a5Gm&result=1%7Caccess date=18 October 2020

[10] "Ed Clancy". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

[11] The Times, 3 March 1970, Two substitutes may be allowed

[12] Walker, Graham (20 August 2019). "HEAD SHOT: Yorkshire's own Sixties supermodel Victoria Nixon reveal's 'wild life' of glamour and grief". The Star. Retrieved 16 October 2020.

[13] "Stags sign Danny Rose from Bury". Stagsnet. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2019.

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