 
b.1940 | CLARKE MP, Rt. Hon Kenneth
Politics - MP
Kenneth Clarke was always interested in politics. At the age of seven he declared his ambition to become an MP. He worked his way from being a colliery electrician and film projectionist to a high profile politician. He became a barrister on the Midland Circuit in 1963 and practised until 1979 . He became an MP for Rushcliffe in 1970. During the Conservatives time in office he was Health, Education and Home Office secretary, before becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1993.
Key Achievements: Home Secretary (1992); Member of Parliament; Assistant Government Whip (1974); Parliamentary Secretary (1979); Minister of Health (1982); Chancellor of the Exchequer (1993-97).
e-mail: kenneth-clarke@speakers.co.uk |
b.1935 | CLOUGH, Brian OBE
Sport - Football manager
They say there can never be another Brian Clough. He's regarded by many football fans (especially Forest and Derby supporters) as the greatest manager in the history of English football. His playing career started in non-league football with Billingham Synthonia and Great Broughton before joining Middlesborough in November 1951.
His managerial career: Hartlepool United:1965-67; Derby County: 1967-73;
Brighton and Hove Albion: 1973-74;
Leeds United: 1974; Nottingham Forest: 1975-93.
Key Achievements: Two European Cup wins; League championship twice.
Web: www.footiemad.demon.co.uk/nineties/ forest93.html |
1886-1957 | COATES, Eric
Music - Composer
Eric was born in Hucknall and studied in Nottingham and at the Royal Academy of Music, London. His success as a composer of attractive light music enabled him to devote himself to composition after 1918. Among his best known compositions are the London Suite, many waltzes and marches and probably most famous of all the music to the film "The Dambusters.".
Key Achievements:London Suite (1933); The Three Elizabeths (1944); The Dambusters (1954).
Web:www.musicweb.force9.co.uk/music/coates/index.htm |
b. 1971 | COLE, Andy
Sport - Football
Andy was born and bred in Nottingham. He began his footballing career with Arsenal, joining them as a schoolboy. In his first season he won promotion with Newcastle and the following season scored 34 goals. On signing for Manchester United he broke the British transfer fee record, costing £6.25 million.
Former clubs include: Arsenal, Fulham, Bristol City, Newcastle United.
International record: 13 caps and 1 goal for England (correct as of 29.03.01).
Key Achievements: European 'Golden Boot' winner and PFA Young Player of the Year award, 1994. Has won Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League medals. Equalled Dennis Law's club record of 14 European Cup goals in 1999-2000 season. |
b.1489 | CRANMER, Thomas
Religion - Reformer
The man remembered as the Father of the Church of England, Thomas Cranmer was born in Aslockton, Nottinghamshire. As Archbishop of Canterbury he ordered an English version of the Bible to be placed in every church in the country. His greatest contribution was the writing of the Book of Common Prayer. Cranmer's life came to an untimely end when Queen Mary attempted to take England back into the Roman Catholic Church. He was burned at the stake.
Key Achievements:Book of Common Prayer. |
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