
Viv Anderson MBE
First black footballer to play in a full international for England.

George Boateng
Former international footballer for Holland who also played for Aston Villa FC, Middlesbrough FC, Coventry FC and Hull City FC.

Kim Grant
Direct descendant of Arthur Wharton and former footballer who played for Ghana’s national football team.

Irvine Welsh
Scottish author and playwright, including the novel Trainspotting.
Dorothy Leeson
Relative of Arthur Wharton.