List of people from the London Borough of Havering

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

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


  • Ken Farnes – cricketer, brought up at Gidea Park[4]
  • Five Star – Denise, Lorraine, Doris, Steadman and Delroy Pearson, siblings who made up the pop group who were hugely successful in the mid-late 1980s; from Romford
  • Thomas Hammond – regicide of Charles I, tenant at Havering-atte-Bower[5]
  • Spencer Hawken – filmmaker and former GMTV presenter.
  • Imogen Heap – musician; grew up in Havering Village
  • Rochelle Humes – former member of S Club Juniors; current member of The Saturdays; television presenter of This Morning and The Xtra Factor
  • Daniel Huttlestone – actor, played Gavroche in the 2012 film Les Misérables
  • Karl Hyde – musician and member of Underworld, born in Bewdley but has lived in the borough for many years
  • Carly Hillman – actress and singer, played Nicky Di Marco in BBC soap Eastenders and member of girl-band 'Urban Lady'
  • Stuart Taylor – former footballer (Goalkeeper)
  • Russell Tovey – actor, numerous TV and theatre roles including History Boys, Gavin & Stacey, Him & Her, Flesh and Blood, Being Human and Quantico.
  • Lisa Thompson - children's author

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Upminster: Introduction and manors, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Havering Palace". PastScape: National Monuments Record. English Heritage. 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  4. ^ a b Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Romford: Introduction, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  5. ^ a b Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Parishes: Havering-atte-Bower, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  6. ^ Balls, Richard (2001). Sex & drugs & rock'n'roll: the life of Ian Dury. Omnibus Press. pp. 15–16.
  7. ^ a b Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Hornchurch: Introduction, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  8. ^ a b Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Parishes: Cranham, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  9. ^ "Biography of Frank Lampard Junior". The Football Association. 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  10. ^ Powell, W.R., ed. (1978). Parishes: North Ockendon, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 7. Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 6 February 2010.