Earl Cameron: The Trailblazing Actor from Ealing Who Redefined British Cinema
Earlston Cameron, CBE (8 August 1917–3 July 2020), known as Earl Cameron, was a Bermudian actor who lived and worked in the United Kingdom. After appearing on London’s West End stage, he became one of the first black stars in …
Dorita Fairlie Bruce from Ealing: The Legacy of the Dimsie Series
Dorita Fairlie Bruce (20 May 1885–21 September 1970) was a Scottish children’s author who wrote the popular Dimsie series of books published between 1921 and 1941. Her books were second in popularity only to Angela Brazil’s during the 1920s and …
Lady Byron (Lord Byron’s widow): The Educational Reformer and Abolitionist from Ealing
Anne Isabella Noel Byron, 11th Baroness Wentworth and Baroness Byron (née Milbanke; 17 May 1792–16 May 1860), known as Annabella and familiarly as Lady Byron, was an educational reformer and philanthropist who founded the first industrial school in England, besides …
James Alphege Brewer: Legacy of a Renowned Ealing Artist and Etcher
James Alphege Brewer (1881-1946) was a well-known early 20th-century producer of color etchings. He is known for his etchings of European cathedrals and other scenes of churches, colleges, and communities. He was born in Kensington, London. He was the son …
Henry Charles Brewer: The Acclaimed Ealing Artist and His Legacy
Henry Charles Brewer (1866–1950) was a wonderful British painter of the early 20th century for his evocative watercolor landscapes and architectural works. His works were so beautiful, capturing the crux of historical and ecclesiastical structures and urban and pastoral scenes, …
Gary Bond: The Talented Actor and Singer from Ealing Who Left a Lasting Legacy
Gary Bond was an English actor and singer. He is known for originating the role of Joseph in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, his performances in several high-profile West End plays and …
Lillian Board: Ealing’s Silver Sprint Star and Her Legacy in Athletics
Lillian Board (13 December 1948–26 December 1970) was a British athlete. She won the silver medal in the 400 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and two gold medals at the 1969 European Championships in Athletics in …
Alan Blumlein: The Ingenious Inventor from Ealing Who Revolutionized Sound and Vision
Alan Blumlein (29 June 1903–7 June 1942) was an English electronics engineer, noted for his numerous inventions in the fields of telecommunications, sound recording, stereophonic sound, television, and radar. He earned 128 patents and was one of the most influential …
Bob Block: A Master of British Comedy in Ealing
Bob Block was one of Britain’s most prolific scriptwriters, who forever left his mark on both radio and television comedy. The way he can make something funny, quirky, and interesting earned him a place among the favorite figures of the …
Sanjeev Bhaskar: From Ealing to Stardom—The Journey of a Cultural Icon
Sanjeev Bhaskar is an actor, a comedian, and a UK-based television presenter. He is perhaps best known for his work on the BBC Radio 4 and BBC Two sketch comedy series Goodness Gracious Me but also appeared in the …
