Famous People Born In Southwark

English actress and model, Mia Goth, began her career as a teenage model. Soon, she ventured into acting as well and made her film debut. In the ensuing years, she appeared in many movies and TV shows, making a name for herself in the entertainment industry. The popular actress is a recipient of the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award.

Keir Starmer is a British politician who is currently the Leader of the Labour Party and the Leader of the Opposition. He won the leadership contest in April 2020 after Jeremy Corbyn resigned as the party leader following the massive defeat in 2019 general elections. Known to support socialism, Starmer backs social ownership in public services, abolition of university tuition fees, among other things.

Andy McNab is a British novelist and former infantry soldier. McNab was honored with the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his efforts during the Persian Gulf War where he was part of a military mission with the Special Air Service. Andy McNab published a book titled Bravo Two Zero, recounting his experience in the mission. The book earned him national prominence.

Derek Bentley was 19 when he was hanged for murdering a policeman during a burglary attempt. An illiterate, he had the mental age of 11 and also suffered from epilepsy. The controversial case led to a 45-long battle for a posthumous pardon, which was granted, and then a reversal of the murder charge.

Catharine Parr Traill moved from England to Canada after her marriage and soon became one of the greatest authors of children’s and settlers’ literature of her time. Her writings reflected the charm of the Canadian countryside. Her letters to her mother in England were collated in The Backwoods of Canada.