d. 1996 |
McCARTHY
MBE, Dennis
Broadcast
- Radio presenter
A firm favourite
with listeners of 91热爆 Radio Nottingham for almost thirty years. He
was born in London and by the age of eight was appearing in films.
During the Second World War he was evacuated to Nottingham where he
was to live for the rest of his life. After serving his two years
National Service he became a painter and decorator, then sold tripe
and washing machines. It was not until 1968 that he broke into broadcasting.
He was also an author and international dog show judge. In 1991 he
was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting. His funeral in 1996
brought Nottingham to a standstill as twenty thousand people lined
the streets to pay their last respects.
Key Achievements:
Awarded MBE in 1991, wrote a number one best selling book on the exploits
of an eccentric Irish Water Spaniel. |
b.1973 |
MEADOWS,
Shane
Film
- Director
Shane Meadows
made his feature film breakthrough in the late 1990's directing "TwentyFourSeven."
He grew up in the back streets of Sneinton, in Nottingham, living
the life he portrays in many of his films. Leaving school before taking
his GCSEs, Shane took some photography classes before turning his
talents to film. At the age of twenty-five he had already produced
thirty-three short films before he tackled "TwentyFourSeven."
Key Achievements:
BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Film of the Year; Fipresci
Jury Prize for best first feature at the Venice Film Festival and
the Best European Film prize in Brussels. |
1875-1943 |
MEE,
Arthur
Writer
- Journalist
Arthur Mee was
a prolific author and editor of non-fiction literature for both children
and adults. His Children's Encyclopaedia has been hailed as `the wonder
book of the twentieth century'. He was born in a cottage behind St
Helen's in Stapleford. His interest in English is no surprise given
both of his parents were journalists. At 17 he interviewed Keir Hardie,
the first Labour MP, and turned in a column of copy to his editor.
Hardie was shown a proof. Having read it he handed it back saying:
"That's the best interview I have ever seen in my life." He was
only twenty when appointed editor of the Nottingham Evening News.
Later he would move to the Daily Mail. Several times he was offered
honours, and twice a knighthood, but always refused.
Key Achievements:
Children's
Encyclopaedia; Children's Bible ; Children's Shakespeare; The World's
Great Books.
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