b. 1960 |
HALLAM,
Nick
Music
- Stereo MCs
The Stereo MCs
founder members Rob Birch and Nick "the head" Hallam are
both from Ruddington and have been friends since the age of six.
They are renowned for their own distinctive brand of rap-based
music. Many tracks from their hit album 'Connected' are part of British
subconcious psyche due to sampling in adverts, films and TV
jingles. After nine years out of the limelight they have returned
in 2001 with a new album.
Key Achievements:
1994 BRIT
Award-winning album 'Connected'; 1994 BRIT Award - Best Band.
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HEWSON,
Sherrie
Stage
and screen - Actress
Sherrie was
born in Burton Joyce as Sherrie Lynn Hutchinson. In the 1970's Sherrie
changed her surname to Hewson, as she was advised that Hutchinson
was too long. By the age of six, Sherrie was in revues around the
country, tap-dancing and singing "You've Gotta Have Heart".
Before playing Maureen Elliot in Coronation Street, Sherrie was best
known for her regular comedy appearances in Russ Abbott's Madhouse,
The Russ Abbott Show and Russ Abbott.
Key Achievements:
Carry
On Behind; The Slipper and The Rose; Stepping Out, Coronation Street.
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1900-1982 |
HITCHCOCK,
Alma Reville
Stage
and screen - Theatre
Alma Reville
is perhaps best known as the wife of director Alfred Hitchcock, but
she was also an assistant director and a screenwriter. Alma was her
husband's constant professional collaborator and soulmate. In addition
to her formal professional duties, Reville also provided the great
director with invaluable constructive criticism, functioning as his
'ultimate authority,' throughout his long career.
Key Achievements:
Murder
(1930); The Paradine Case (1947); Stage Fright (1950); The Passing
of the Third Floor Back(1935); Forbidden Territory (1934); Waltzes
from Vienna (1933).
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b. ? |
HOOD,
Robin
Hero/villain
Is he fact or
is he fiction; a hero or a villain? Whatever the answer Robin Hood
has certainly made his mark on Nottingham and the whole of the world.
Wherever you travel, mention you come from Nottinghamshire and nine
times out of ten the reply is "Ahh, Robin Hood." Together
with his Merry Men, Robin is said to have stolen from the rich and
the evil, like King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, and given
to the poor. Immortalised in films staring Errol Flynn and Kevin Costner,
the popularity of the man in Lincoln Green shows no signs of waning.
Key Achievements:
Escaping the Sheriff of Nottingham by hiding in the Major Oak,
redistributing the countries wealth, an ambassador for Nottinghamshire
tourism.
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1726 - 1799 |
HOWE, Lord Admiral Richard
Soldier
- War hero
Richard Howe
was born in 1726, the fourth Viscount Howe, and joined the Navy when
he was only 14. By 20, he had risen to captain and he was credited
with firing the first shots of the Seven Years War. His mastery of
combat on the high seas meant he rarely lost a battle. He is best
remembered for his victory over the French fleet in the battle called
the First of June in 1794. The courageous captain earned the dubious
nickname "Black Dick" because he was said never to smile
unless a battle was about to begin. Lord Nelson called Lord
Howe a "great master in tactics and bravery".
Key Achievements:
Battle of Long Island (1776); The Battle of White Plains (1776);
Member of Parliament (1758).
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d.1968 |
HOWITT, T.Cecil
Designer
- Architect
Cecil Howitt
has certainly left his mark on Nottingham. He designed the Council
House which, with it great bell chiming the hours, dominates the city
centre today. It was built on the site left vacant after the demolition
of the old Exchange. In 1929, the Prince of Wales took the first official
steps down the Processional Way, part of Howitt's 鈥榮labbed square',
watched by a 50,000 crowd. The ten-and-a-half ton bell, Little John,
renowned as the deepest-toned in Britain, rang out to signal the city's
pride. It is regarded by many as the finest municipal building outside
London.
Key Achievements:
Design of the Council House.
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