[Loukas]

I am really interested with what famous stars live near you or that are associated with where you live..

Here's some of mine -

- David O'Leary, football manager and Arsenal FC appearance record holder - born in Stoke Newington.
- Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London was the representative for Stoke Newington on the Greater London Council between 1977 - 1981.
- Zoe Lucker, actress in Holbyblue & Footballers Wives lives in Stoke Newington.
- Leona Lewis, singer, songwriter and winner of X Factor 2006 - worked as a receptionist on the High Street.
- William Booth and his wife Catherine, founders of the Salvation Army, are buried in Abney Park Cemetery.
- Eric Bristow, retired darts player, 5 times world professional darts champion, born in Stoke Newington. My Friend's Dad!
- Mark 'Bedders' Bedford, bass player with Madness - lives in Stoke Newington. My Friends Dad!
- Barbara Windsor, actress in EastEnders & the Carry On films - born in Shoreditch but grew up around Amhurst Road.
- Edgar Allan Poe, writer - attended Manor School on Church Street around 1820.

Give us some of yours !

DT x