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NORWICH
Most Famous People Born in Norwich, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 426
- Peak decade
- 1970s
- Median birth year
- 1918
- Most distinctive
- Organist 16.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Norwich during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Norwich Is Known For
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Football is Norwich's biggest profession — 9% of all notables (39).
Norwich over-indexes on organist — 16.2× the global rate.
Norwich under-produces politician — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Norwich's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Football Clear ×
Alex Bruce (footballer, born 1984)
Born 1984
Danny Mills
Born 1977
Angus Gunn
Born 1996
Chris Cohen
Born 1987
John Sutton (footballer)
Born 1983
Jed Steer
Born 1992
Mark Tyler (footballer)
Born 1977
Daniel Wright (footballer)
Born 1984
John Taylor (footballer, born 1964)
Born 1964
Richard Brindley
Born 1993
Paul Warne
Born 1973
Robert Taylor (footballer)
Born 1971
Caitlin Leach
Born 1996
Alistair John
Born 1987
Flo Allen (footballer)
Born 1999
Darren Cann (referee)
Born 1969
Mel Blyth
Born 1944
Adrian Hayes
1978 - 2014
Danny Gay (footballer)
Born 1982
John Linford
Born 1957
Steve Buttle
1953 - 2012
Matthew Halliday (footballer)
Born 1987
Lewis Trimmer
Born 1989
Phil Chapple
Born 1966
Mike Sutton (footballer)
Born 1944
Clive Woods
Born 1947
Matthew Metcalf
Born 1969
Trevor Painter
1949 - 2012
Harry Howell (footballer)
1895 - 1935
Aaron Steele (footballer, born 1983)
Born 1983
Jack Ranson
1909 - 1992
David Tyrie
Born 1985
Steve Grapes
Born 1953
Stan Cutting
1914 - 2004
Reg Wilkinson
1899 - 1946
Ron Hansell
1930 - 2013
Samuel Gunton
1883 - 1959
John Wilson (footballer, born 1934)
Born 1934
Tony Woolmer
Born 1946