A name originally descriptive of battle-hardened and feared warriors, ‘Wilson’ has been present from the earliest of times.
• Away from the battlefield, it features prominently in the diverse worlds of business, politics, music, the stage, sport and literature, with many of its bearers gaining high honours and distinction.
• The colourful and prominent tale of the Wilsons is recounted here.
A name of truly martial roots that derives from a term meaning ‘battle-worthy’, ‘Harvey’ has figured prominently in the historical record from earliest times. • While some of its bearers have...
From the battlefield and politics to the stage, music and literature, bearers of the proud name of Brown have stamped an indelible mark on the historical record. • First popularised as a surname in...
A truly ancient name that relates to a Greek warrior king, ‘Phillips’ has been present in the British Isles from the earliest times. • Although first found in the present day English county of Kent,...
With a heritage steeped in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England, bearers of the Clarke name figure prominently in the historical record. • Some Clarkes gained distinction on the battlefield,...
Bearers of a name with roots that lie deep in what was one of England’s ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, the Jacksons of today are heirs to a rich and vibrant heritage. • Many were at the centre of...
A name of truly martial roots that derives from a term meaning ‘battle-worthy’, ‘Harvey’ has figured…
From the battlefield and politics to the stage, music and literature, bearers of the proud name of B…
A truly ancient name that relates to a Greek warrior king, ‘Phillips’ has been present in the Britis…
With a heritage steeped in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England, bearers of the Clarke name fi…
Bearers of a name with roots that lie deep in what was one of England’s ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdoms…
A name found from earliest times and one with several points of origin, ‘Morris’ figures prominently…
From the bloody fields of battle to the worlds of architecture, the stage, music, sport and literatu…
A name with roots that stretch back to those Germanic tribes who first invaded the British Isles in …
Bearers of a name that stretches back through the dim mists of time to the founder of the first roya…
