Among those who were born in the London Borough of Havering, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order):

A

  • Andy C – drum and bass DJ and pioneer of the scene
  • Tony Adams – ex-Arsenal footballer, born in Romford

B

C

D

E

F

  • Ken Farnes – cricketer, brought up at Gidea Park[4]
  • Five Star – Denise, Lorraine, Doris, Steadman and Delroy Pearson, siblings who made up the pop group who were hugely successful in the mid-late 1980s; from Romford

G

H

  • Thomas Hammond – regicide of Charles I, tenant at Havering-atte-Bower[5]
  • Spencer Hawken – filmmaker and former GMTV presenter.
  • Imogen Heap – musician; grew up in Havering Village
  • Rochelle Humes – former member of S Club Juniors; current member of The Saturdays; television presenter of This Morning and The Xtra Factor
  • Daniel Huttlestone – actor, played Gavroche in the 2012 film Les Misérables
  • Karl Hyde – musician and member of Underworld, born in Bewdley but has lived in the borough for many years
  • Carly Hillman – actress and singer, played Nicky Di Marco in BBC soap Eastenders and member of girl-band 'Urban Lady'

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

  • Stuart Taylor – former footballer (Goalkeeper)
  • Russell Tovey – actor, numerous TV and theatre roles including History Boys, Gavin & Stacey, Him & Her, Flesh and Blood, Being Human and Quantico.
  • Lisa Thompson - children's author

U

W

References

  1. "How a Beach Boys fan's big dream came true - thanks to Gidea Park". Romford Recorder. 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Upminster: Introduction and manors, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  3. 1 2 3 "Havering Palace". PastScape: National Monuments Record. English Heritage. 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  4. 1 2 Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Romford: Introduction, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  5. 1 2 Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Parishes: Havering-atte-Bower, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  6. Balls, Richard (2001). Sex & drugs & rock'n'roll: the life of Ian Dury. Omnibus Press. pp. 15–16.
  7. 1 2 Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Hornchurch: Introduction, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  8. 1 2 Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Parishes: Cranham, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  9. "Biography of Frank Lampard Junior". The Football Association. 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  10. Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Parishes: North Ockendon, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
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