1819 John Ruskin writer/critic/artist/Gothic Revivalist and deeply disturbed man.
1828 Jules Verne, pioneered Science Fiction writing
1885 Edith Evans, actress
1931 James Dean, wallpaper to most student bedrooms
1952 Carolyn Pickles, one of those actress who always acts perfectly competently in supporting-type roles. Truly dreadful father, thankfully we have all forgotten about him now.
1981 Ralf Little - from the Royle Family
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