List of people from St Helens, Merseyside

The following is a list of people from St Helens, Merseyside in northern England, United Kingdom.

Notable families

Beechams

The Beecham dynasty is one of the most notable families to be associated with St. Helens. Thomas Beecham opened his first factory, in St. Helens, 16 years after launching, and producing, his products from a small premises in nearby Wigan.[1]

His son Joseph Beecham built up the business and promoted classical music in the town. Conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, son of Joseph, was born in St Helens.

Pilkingtons

A liveried Pilkingtons trailer

The Pilkington dynasty is another notable family associated with St. Helens having founded the largest glass manufacturer in the United Kingdom as well as inventing the float glass process which was subsequently licensed for use by other glass manufacturers.

Authors

Entertainment

Singers and musicians

Politics

Other

Sport

Rugby league

St Helens is particularly known for producing many professional rugby league players, many have played for St. Helens.

Football

Motor sport

Darts

Cricket

Other

References

  1. ""Best for me, best for you" - a history of Beecham's Pills 1842–1998" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  2. Kilmurray, Andrew, ed. (6 February 2008). "Busby Babe Bill Foulkes joins Munich tribute". St Helens Star. Retrieved 28 November 2015.

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