Wilson, Tug – Was he Britain’s greatest sportsman?
Tug’s move into Rugby League came at a time when it was frowned upon
Windows, Chris – Local photographer made war films in Africa
In 1948 he covered the visit of King George V, the Queen and Princess Margaret at Cranwell and in 1963 the visit of the Queen Mother to mark the…
Wingate, Trolley – Bone-setter died of gout
TROLLEY Wingate was a bone-setter, a profession he practised until his death following complications after an attack of gout.
Winn, Ellen – Housemaid was a favourite of royalty
Ellen Winn (1859-1894) MISS Ellen Whaley Winn was only 34 when she died, at Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight, Queen Victoria’s favourite home. She was highly thought…
Winn, Harriet – Served Royalty for many years
Harriet Winn (1860-1939) MISS Harriett Winn, was the sister of St Catherine’s Road monumental mason, William Winn. She was in service to Queen Victoria at Osborne House, Isle of…
Winter, Geoffrey – Grantham’s music man
Geoff Winter (1932-2018) THERE are few people in Grantham who have had anything do with music, who hasn’t been influenced by Geoff Winter. Geoff was born in Gorse Rise,…
Winter, Helen – The golden voice from a musical family
Helen Winter (b1976) HELEN Winter was born in Grantham, the daughter of church organist and music teacher Geoff Winter and his musician wife Cecilia. She took lessons in piano,…
Wise, Jeff – Jeff’s was strictly ballroom
Jeff Wise (1906-1979) Jeff – his real name Joseph – Wise was the son and grandson of South Kyme blacksmiths. He was second youngest of a family of four…
Wood, John – Chemist who discovered his voice
John Wood (1934-2018) John Wood was born in London but his family moved to Grantham when he was three. He was a pupil at the King’s School. After qualifying…
Woodward, Reg – The teacher who travelled the world
Reg Woodward(1919 – 2009) THE Rev Reginald Woodward joined the King’s School staff in 1953 and left 26 years later. He was a familiar figure in the town, wearing…
Woodward, Tony – Tony was a hit at sports
Anthony George Woodward (1932-2015) Tony Wooodward was a keen sportsman but will be best remembered as an amateur boxer. Born in Bilsthorpe, Nottingham, he came to Grantham as a…
Woollas, Steve – Scooter fan formed Grantham Daytrippers Club
Stephen Woollas (1964-2014) GRANTHAM-born Steve was educated at St Anne’s School, St Hugh’s and Grantham College. His first job was at Chandlers of Westgate, becoming manager of the Calor gas department.…
Woollatt, Geoffrey – The organ master
Geoffrey Woollatt Grantham-born Geoffrey began his musical career as a chorister at Southwell Minster. During his time in the choir he enjoyed touring with them to Italy, Sweden and…
Wormall, Israel – Died through football accident
Israel Wormall (1881-1902) ISRAEL Wormall was only 21 when he died in Grantham Hospital. He was there following a football match, in which his left leg had been broken…
Wright, Frank – The good doctor died in freak railway accident
Dr Frank Wright (1863-1895) The son of Dr James Wright, Dr Frank Wright won for himself popularity and a growing reputation, as a skilful surgeon. Dr Wright was an…
Wright, Hector – Motor man was a keen bowler
Frederick Hector Wright (1907-1954) Frederick Hector Wright was a Fellow the Institute of the Motor Industry, Fellow the Institute of Directors, and a member of the Institute of Motor…
Wright, Luke – Hit a century on his county debut
LUKE James Wright is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium bowler. He joined Sussex in 2004, having started his career at Leicestershire cricket accademy.
Wulfram, Saint – Grantham’s favourite saint
SAINT Wulfram was Archbishop of Sens. There are two churches dedicated to him in England, at Grantham and Ovingdean, Sussex, and one at Abbeville, in the French département of…
Wylde-Bore Smith, Brian – Survived being shot in head by sniper
Maj Gen Sir Brian Wylde-Bore Smith, (1913-2005) FRANCIS Brian Wyldbore-Smith was born in County Durham, the son of the vicar of Grindon, Northumberland, and chaplain to the 7th Marquess…
Wyndham, Reginald – Had a Grantham park named after him
Capt Reginald Wyndham (1876-1914) CAPTAIN the Hon William Reginald Wyndham was the eldest son of Henry Wyndham, the 2nd Lord Leconfield and Lady Constance Evelyn Primrose. He was born…
Young, Colin – Grantham man hunts for bargains on TV show
Colin Young (b1967) COLIN is a well known face among lunchtime viewers, often being either the expert or the auctioneer in BBC’s Bargain Hunt. Indeed the show is frequently…
Young, Willie – Former Arsenal star cares for dogs
Willie Young (b1951) FORMER footballer William David Young was a large, physically intimidating centre back from Edinburgh. Young first played for Aberdeen, and made 187 appearances for the Dons…
