Neil Kinnock: A Life in Politics and His Ealing Roots
Neil Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, PC, is a prominent figure in Welsh politics who has greatly defined the modern Labour Party. Born on 28 March 1942, Kinnock served in key political positions and became the Labour Party leader, with a later …
Shappi Khorsandi’s Journey in Comedy: A Focus on Ealing Roots and Success
Shaparak Khorsandi (8 June 1973), previously known as Shappi Khorsandi, is an Iranian-born British comedian and writer. She is the daughter of the Iranian political satirist and poet Hadi Khorsandi. Her family moved to the United Kingdom from Iran after …
Jay Kay: From Ealing Musician to Jamiroquai Icon
Jay Kay is a British singer and songwriter. In 1992, he co-founded the acid jazz and funk band Jamiroquai and still serves as their lead vocalist. As of 2017, the band had sold more than 26 million albums worldwide. Except …
Sidney James: The Ealing Legend Who Laughed His Way into Carry-On History
Sidney James was a South African–British actor and comedian whose career embraced radio, television, stage, and screen. Known for his signature dirty laugh, he is most famous for numerous appearances in the Carry-On film series.
James was born to a …
Rupa Huq: From Ealing to Parliament—The Journey of a Trailblazing Politician
Rupa Huq is a popular British politician, born in Ealing, who has made massive strides in the political arena. She is an MP for the Labour Party, and her most notable work in the political arena is on social …
Konnie Huq: From Ealing to Stardom—The Inspiring Journey of a British Icon
Konnie Huq is a British television and radio presenter, screenwriter, and children’s author. She was the longest-serving female presenter of the British children’s television program Blue Peter, presenting it from 1997 to 2008. She has been a presenter and guest …
Thomas Henry Huxley: Popular Biologist and Anthropologist from Ealing
Thomas Henry Huxley (4 May 1825–29 June 1895) was an English biologist and anthropologist who specialized in comparative anatomy. He has become known as “Darwin’s Bulldog” for his advocacy of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. The stories about his famous …
Charles Hamilton: The Prolific Author from Ealing Who Defined Boys’ Adventure Stories
Charles Hamilton (8 August 1876–24 December 1961) was a prolific author of the English literary world, publishing many books. He was highly sought after for writing boys’ fiction. It was the fact that the most popular stories of Hamilton were …
Hồ Chí Minh: From Ealing to Revolutionary Leader of Vietnam
Hồ Chí Minh (19 May 1890–2 September 1969), commonly referred to as Uncle Ho (Bác Hồ), was a Vietnamese revolutionary and politician who served as the founder and first president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from 1945 until he …
Arthur Haynes: The Comedy Legend of Ealing and His Timeless Legacy
Arthur Haynes (14 May 1914–19 November 1966) was an English comedian and star of The Arthur Haynes Show, a comedy sketch series produced by ATV from 1956 until his death from a heart attack in 1966. Haynes also appeared on …
