* George Müller: Christian missionary and philanthropist who built five orphanages in Bristol.
* William Beckford: Novelist and art collector who built Fonthill Abbey.
* Sir Richard Colt Hoare: Archaeologist and antiquarian who excavated the ancient Roman city of Silchester.
* Mary Carpenter: Social reformer who founded the first ragged school in England.
* Walter Bagehot: Economist, journalist, and political theorist.
* Edward Thomas: Poet and essayist.
* Harold Pinter: Playwright, screenwriter, and actor.
* Jeremy Irons: Actor.
* Jools Holland: Musician and television presenter.