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Famous Local People

Meet the famous people who have connections with News Shopper's area. Use the alphabetical directory to browse our gallery of celebrities.

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Terry Hollands - Dartford
BRITAIN'S strongest man Terry Hollands comes from Dartford.

Terry Waite - Blackheath
Terry Waite is most famous for being held hostage in Lebanon between 1987 and 1991.

Thomas Crapper - Anerley
Sanitary engineer Thomas Crapper is known as the British innovator who brought flushing toilets to the Victorians.

Tom Baker - Sidcup
Actor Tom Baker has the distinction of being the longest-serving Doctor Who.

Tommy Steele - Catford
Singer and entertainer Tommy Steele grew up in Bermondsey but lived in Catford between 1957 and 1960.

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