Famous South Shields Residents

Tish murtha documentary photographer born in south shields best known for her work documenting marginalised communities social realism and working class life in newcastle upon tyne and the north east england.

Famous south shields residents. Born in south shields annand was the first member of the british army to be awarded a victoria cross in the second world war. Joe mcelderry was born on 16 06 1991 in south shields tyne and wear united kingdom. This is a list of notable people who were either born in or have lived in the town of south shields tyne wear in the uk. Sheila graber animator born south shields made an outstanding animation about the river tyne.

Well known comedian steven furstwas born in south shields most well known for his orange mobile phone cinema adverts. Our list of famous people from south shields includes ridley scott eric idle perrie edwards jade thirlwall marnie simpson and many others. James kirkup born 1918 poet. Historically part of county durham it became part of tyne and wear in 1974.

South shields is a coastal town in the north east of england at the mouth of the river tyne about 3 7 miles 6 0 km downstream from newcastle upon tyne. He was a 2nd lieutenant in the durham light infantry serving in belgium. Fred willard died at 86. List of people from south shields.

Famous people from south shields. Ratnakar matkari died at 81. Sportspeople from south shields 89 p pages in category people from south shields the following 98 pages are in this category out of 98 total. It includes current and historical residents.

Do you recognise these famous people from south shields. South shields has produced a number of well known directors actors pop singers reality tv personalities and several other personalities from other spheres. From best selling author dame catherine cookson to x factor winner joe mcelderry we ve certainly seen some talent emerge from the town. Born in 1993 edwards attended mortimer community college before becoming one of two south shields singers to find fame with pop group little mix.

This list may not reflect recent changes. According to the 2011 census the town had a population of 76 498 the third largest in tyneside after newcastle and gateshead. South shields very own and well loved comedian sarah millican chris ramsey is a stand up comedian and actor from south shields who won the heart of the nation with his original bbc tv show based in hebburn. List of people from south shields.

Famous people born in south shields.