Football player and manager. Born in Ashington, Northumberland as John Charlton. Brother of Bobby Charlton. He played for Leeds United and was a member of the winning England team in the 1966 World Cup. He went on to manage several football teams, including the Irish Republic national side.
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Jack Charlton
{Around plinth of statue:} Bobby Moore Captain• Ray Wilson• Alan Ball• Nobby ...
Football Manager. Born in Swindon. His family moved to London, where he played with the Victoria Swifts. He first became involved with West Ham Football Club as unpaid help in 1897. He was appointe...
Pioneer rower. Amy Constance Gentry was born 111 White Hart Lane, Barnes. Employed as a secretary by Vickers Armstrong in Byfleet, she was personal secretary to Barnes Wallis, when he was developin...
Footballer. Born Peter Leslie Osgood at 26 East Crescent, Clewer Without, near Windsor. Made his footballing debut as a seventeen year old junior. Played mainly for Chelsea Football Club, with spel...
A player at the London Welsh Rugby Football Club who was killed in WW1.
Rowing race from Mortlake to Putney. Founded by Steve Fairbairn.
