- Angie Best (Southend on Sea)
- Catherine Hunt (Colchester)
- Chloe Rogers (Harlow)
- Danielle Dax (Southend-on-Sea)
- Jo O’Meara (Romford)
- Jean Lambert (Orsett)
- Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree)
- Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford)
- Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford)
- Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
- Shelly Poole (Barking)
- Annika Reeder (Harlow)
- Jade Goody - coming soon...
- Chantelle Houghton - coming soon...
- Jodie Marsh - coming soon...
1. Angie Best (Southend on Sea)
Angie Best (born Angela MacDonald-James in 1953 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex), is a former Playboy Bunny and model, but also famous for being the ex-wife of footballer George Best.
Born in Southend-on-Sea, Angie became a model, and then Bunny hostess at the Playboy club in London. She then went to New York to model, before moving on to Los Angeles as a model and personal trainer.
It was love at first sight when she met George Best at a dinner party in Los Angeles in 1975 when he was signing to play for the Los Angeles Aztecs. S he moved back to London in 1976 with George, but his drinking and womanising were getting out of control. Angie went back to Los Angeles, but George followed and persuaded her to marry him on 24 January 1978. George was drunk at the wedding ceremony and spent the wedding night drinking and gambling. They had one son, Calum, in 1981, but George's continual drinking and affairs eventually split them up, and Angie returned to Los Angeles with Calum to be away from George for the good of her son. The couple divorced via an annulment in 1986.
In the early 80s, shortly after her very public split-up, Angie went back full-time to her fitness career, training celebrities such as Cher, Sharon Stone and Daryl Hannah. She also produced her own workout videos and appeared in television shows in a series of specials for Europe's SKY Television, British Telecom's Lifestyle channel, and Europa Cable Television. She has since written a series of books for over 40's women, including "A Change For the Best" which focuses on the menopause. She also wrote her her autobiography "George and Me: My Autobiography", the hook line for which was: "I didn't realise that six years of marriage would last a lifetime."
Although George put her through a lot, Angie admitted: "I remain good friends with George. He is the only man I ever loved."George Best died in November 2005, Angie was the only woman at his graveside – she attended with a single red rose.
Today, Angie lives in the Malibu Hills where she rides, writes, and cares for her animals. Angie also trains her select clients while working on a TV project, her jewelry line, and answering the 100s of letters and e-mail she receives from her "girls".
2. Catherine Hunt (Colchester) Dame Catherine Hunt DBE (1854–18 October 1948) (Catherine Reeve, once married to E. A. Hunt in 1896) was a member of Colchester Town Council from 1918 to 1934, being elected its first female Alderman, and served as Colchester's first female Mayor in 1924.
She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 1920 civilian war honours for her many years service as chairman of the Colchester branch of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association and the Colchester Local War Pensions Committee.
3. Chloe Rogers (Harlow)
Chloe Rogers was born on March 30, 1985, in Harlow, Essex. Chloe plays for the Essex National Premier League team, Chelmsford. She has been with them for around five seasons and has enjoyed plenty of success with the team. She is an midfield and forward player. She made her senior international debut for the England women's national field hockey team in October 2003 versus Japan at Chelmer Park, Chelmsford, Essex.
Her most recent International Tournament was the Hockey World Cup in Madrid, Spain. She became top goal scorer at the competition.
4. Danielle Dax (Southend-on –Sea)
She did brief but notable time in an experimental/avant-garde punk band called The Lemon Kittens.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Dame Catherine Hunt DBE (1854–18 October 1948) (Catherine Reeve, once married to E. A. Hunt in 1896) was a member of Colchester Town Council from 1918 to 1934, being elected its first female Alderman, and served as Colchester's first female Mayor in 1924.
She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 1920 civilian war honours for her many years service as chairman of the Colchester branch of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association and the Colchester Local War Pensions Committee.
3. Chloe Rogers (Harlow)
Chloe Rogers was born on March 30, 1985, in Harlow, Essex. Chloe plays for the Essex National Premier League team, Chelmsford. She has been with them for around five seasons and has enjoyed plenty of success with the team. She is an midfield and forward player. She made her senior international debut for the England women's national field hockey team in October 2003 versus Japan at Chelmer Park, Chelmsford, Essex.
Her most recent International Tournament was the Hockey World Cup in Madrid, Spain. She became top goal scorer at the competition.
4. Danielle Dax (Southend-on –Sea)
She did brief but notable time in an experimental/avant-garde punk band called The Lemon Kittens.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
3. Chloe Rogers (Harlow)
Chloe Rogers was born on March 30, 1985, in Harlow, Essex. Chloe plays for the Essex National Premier League team, Chelmsford. She has been with them for around five seasons and has enjoyed plenty of success with the team. She is an midfield and forward player. She made her senior international debut for the England women's national field hockey team in October 2003 versus Japan at Chelmer Park, Chelmsford, Essex.
Her most recent International Tournament was the Hockey World Cup in Madrid, Spain. She became top goal scorer at the competition.
4. Danielle Dax (Southend-on –Sea)
She did brief but notable time in an experimental/avant-garde punk band called The Lemon Kittens.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Chloe Rogers was born on March 30, 1985, in Harlow, Essex. Chloe plays for the Essex National Premier League team, Chelmsford. She has been with them for around five seasons and has enjoyed plenty of success with the team. She is an midfield and forward player. She made her senior international debut for the England women's national field hockey team in October 2003 versus Japan at Chelmer Park, Chelmsford, Essex.
Her most recent International Tournament was the Hockey World Cup in Madrid, Spain. She became top goal scorer at the competition.
4. Danielle Dax (Southend-on –Sea)
She did brief but notable time in an experimental/avant-garde punk band called The Lemon Kittens.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Her most recent International Tournament was the Hockey World Cup in Madrid, Spain. She became top goal scorer at the competition.
4. Danielle Dax (Southend-on –Sea)
She did brief but notable time in an experimental/avant-garde punk band called The Lemon Kittens.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
4. Danielle Dax (Southend-on –Sea)
She did brief but notable time in an experimental/avant-garde punk band called The Lemon Kittens.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
She did brief but notable time in an experimental/avant-garde punk band called The Lemon Kittens.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Dax then left The Lemon Kittens and embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984), and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1984 she made her sole film appearance as the Wolfgirl (a non-speaking film role) in The Company of Wolves The Company of Wolves (by Neil Jordan).
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
5. Jo O’Meara (Romford)
Jo O’Meara from S Club 7 fame, was born on 29th April 1979, and she comes from Romford, Essex.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Previously, Jo had all kinds of different jobs, from checkout girl to working in a pet shop in Romford. She was also in several bands, one of which was 2-4 family who had a hit called 'Stay' and another was called Solid Harmonie with whom she had a top 40 hit with in Germany. She then became a member of the hugely successful pop band S Club (previously S Club 7). The group won many awards, had many number 1 singles and even starred in their own TV show which was aired in over 110 countries! Jo is now just starting up in her new solo career.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
6. Jean Lambert (Orsett)
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Jean Lambert (born June 1, 1950 in Orsett, Essex) is an English politician, and Member of the European Parliament for the London Region. She is a member of the Green Party of England and Wales. She was first elected Green Party Member of the European Parliament for London in the 1999 European elections. She was re-elected in 2004. She is one of nine MEPs representing London and one of two UK Green representatives in the European Parliament.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Jean says:
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
As London's Green Member of the European Parliament, I aim to bring a progressive Green approach to decision-making and policy development within the European Union. I represent the views of those who want a fairer society which doesn't destroy our environment.
7. Katharine Parnell (O’Shea) (Braintree) Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Katharine O'Shea (born Katharine Wood in Braintree, Essex) was also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or Katharine Parnell following her second marriage (1845-5th February 1921). She was an English woman whose relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell (the Irish MP destined to bring Home Rule to Ireland, Ireland's "Uncrowned King.") eventually caused his political downfall.
She had an older brother who became Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Although known to her friends as Katie O'Shea, Parnell's opponents called her "Kitty O'Shea" because at that time "kitty", was also a slang term for a prostitute. She wrote a biography of Parnell in 1914 it was published as by "Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell)" so that may well have been her preference.
Katharine was already married to Captain William O'Shea , when she first met Parnell in 1880. Parnell was the leader of the Parliamentary Irish Party in Westminster. He was a powerful and charismatic leader, worshipped by the Irish, feared by the English, the man marked by God and Destiny to bring Independence to Ireland. Their love affair is one of the great romances of all time; although it ended in death and grief it shook two nations. They continued affair for years, with Katie living in several rented houses.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Captain O'Shea knew about the affair, but kept quiet for several years. The scandal broke in 1890 when Willie O'Shea filed suit for divorce from Katie citing Parnell, as co-respondent. His reasons for filing for divorce at the time he did are a matter for speculation. Their relationship was already common knowledge among politicians, but once public knowledge of the affair broke out, it created a huge scandal which led to Parnell's being deserted by his own party and to his downfall. Katharine and Parnell married soon after her divorce from Captain O'Shea, in a registry office, as not one of the Vicars would marry them
The people of England and Ireland were shocked and outraged, their prejudice against divorce, further enhanced by the press who blamed Katie as the adulterous seducer of a gallant leader. But it was the end for Parnell. The Irish Catholics would not accept divorce, pressure was put on Parnell to give up his leadership of the Irish Parliamentary Party and support began to fall away from him in Ireland. Gladstone then abandoned the Irish/Liberal pact and jettisoned the forthcoming Irish Home Rule Bill. Betrayed, defeated, sick, his Political life's work in tatters, Parnell died with Katie beside him on 16th October 1891. He was only forty five years old.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Katie lived the rest of her life in poor emotional health without Parnell, cared for by one of her daughters.
8. Penny Lancaster (Chelmsford) Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Penny Lancaster (born in Chelmsford, Essex, England, on March 15, 1971) is 6ft 1 inches tall. She has been married to the rock singer Rod Stewart since June 16, 2007. Her relationship with the notorious ladies’ man brought her fame, together with her modelling and fitness videos
Penny gave birth to her first child, Alastair Wallace Stewart on November 27, 2005.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Lancaster was just as well-known for being in the middle of a battle between Stewart and wife Rachel Hunter, who were not yet divorced when the raspy singer asked for Lancaster's hand in marriage.
9. Sarah Cracknell (Chelmsford) Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Sarah Cracknell (born April 12th 1967 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English pop singer and the lead vocalist of the pop group St Etienne, known for her light, smooth singing voice. Her father is a film Director (Stanley Kubrick’s first assistant director Derek Cracknell) and her mother is an actress. Sarah has been singing for many years and was actually singing ‘April Shower’ from Disney’s Bambi in a Burger King toilet, when discovered by bandmate’s Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley.
Sarah married Martin Kelly (of Heavenly Records) on December 5 2004. They have two children.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
10. Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (Harlow)
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams (February 22 1805-August 14 1848) was an English poet, born February 22, 1805 in Harlow, Essex.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
She was the younger daughter of Journalist and Politician, Mr. Benjamin Flower. Although at first, Sarah wanted to be an actress, unfortunately, Mrs. Adams was struck by poor health (though she did get to play Lady Macbeth in 1837), so she turned to writing. This included many magazine articles; a poem about early Christian martyrs called Vivia Perpetua (1841), which was her longest work (A Dramatic Poem, having as its subject the life of the early Christians); The Flock at the Fountain (1845), a children’s catechism; and.the author of several hymns, among which are "Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower."
In 1834 she married William Bridges Adams, polemicist and railway engineer. They lived at Loughton, Essex. A blue plaque was placed there to mark the couple. She died from tuberculosis at the age of 43 and was buried at Harlow on August 21, 1848.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
11. Shelly Poole (Barking)
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Born Michelle Lena Poole, 20 March 1972, in Barking, Essex, Shelly Poole is a songwriter and singer, She got together with her sister Karen to form the duo / band, Alisha's Attic.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. Established as a songwriter in her own right (having written for Massive Attack, Janet Jackson, Jamelia, Sophie Ellis Bextor.) Shelly released her own solo album 'Hard Time For A Dreamer' in September 2005. With little fanfare, the album gently instilled itself as a favourite with music lovers and critics alike and hit the top 10 on iTunes. She also sang vocal on Michael Gray’s house tune called "Borderline", in 2006, which made number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and number 3 on the ARIA (Australian) Club Chart among others
She married Ally McErlaine from the Scottish band Texas in October 2001.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
12. Annika Reeder (Harlow)
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Annika Louise Reeder was born September 28, 1979, Harlow, Essex, Great Britain) is a British gymnast. She is one of Great Britain's most accomplished gymnasts in history. She was the first gymnast from Great Britain to compete in two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000. Just like her sister, Kirsty, she started gymnastics young – at the age of three in 1982. She trained at the South Essex Gym Club under coach Rod Smith. She made her international debut at the 1993 Junior European Championships and entered the senior ranks in the following year.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
Amongst her achievements are two Olympic Games, five World Championships, and three Commonwealth Games gold medals from 1994 and 1998. Annika was also a European floor finalist in 1994, and vault finalist in 1998. She won the Senior British Championship twice, and was runner up four times.
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