Richard Digance (born 24 February 1949, in Plaistow, East London) is a comedian and folk singer. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Reid Kerr College Glasgow, during which time he was inspired by Billy Connolly. In the 1970's he toured The United States, though failing to make much of a name for himself, he ended up a support act for Steve Martin.

Andi Osho is a British actress of stage and screen born January 27, 1973 in Plaistow, London, England. In 2006, she starred as Alma in Dael Orlandersmith's powerful drama "Yellowman" at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre. Other notable theatre work includes a critically acclaimed performance in the title role of "Medea" (Barons Court Theatre, 2005), Amanda in "Cigarettes, Coffee and Paranoia" (King's Head Theatre, …

Sulzeer Jeremiah "Sol" Campbell (born 18 September 1974 in Plaistow, London) is an English footballer. He currently plays for Portsmouth in the English Premiership, having previously played for Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. He is the only player to have played for England in six consecutive major tournaments.

Martin Stanford Peters MBE, (born November 8 1943 in Plaistow, London) was a football player and member of the victorious England team which won the 1966 World Cup. With pace, industry, creativity and exquisite timing on the run, Peters was described by England manager Alf Ramsey as being "ten years ahead of his time".

Dennis Stratton (b. November 9, 1954 in London, England) is a guitar player who is best known as a former member of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden from January 1980 to October 1980. During this time, he participated in the recording of the group's first album, "Iron Maiden", the "Women in Uniform" EP, some subsequent singles and the "Live!! +one" live album. Since his departure from Iron Maiden, Stratton has played with bands such as Lionheart and, …

Norman Newell, OBE (January 25, 1919 - December 1, 2004. Born Plaistow, East London), was a successful British record producer in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as co-writer of many notable songs. As an A&R mananger for EMI he worked with artistes such as Shirley Bassey, Vera Lynn, Russ Conway, Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Petula Clark, Jake Thackray, Malcolm Roberts and Peter & Gordon. Newell was particularly known for his recorded productions of West End musicals.

John Alcindor was a physician who was instrumental in the formation of the African Progress Union (APU). He was born in Trinidad and attended St Mary's College, a private school, in Port of Spain. Alcindor won one of the four Island Scholarships to attend medical school at Edinburgh University, Scotland from which he graduated in 1899. After graduation Alcindor moved to London and worked at hospitals in Plaistow, Hampstead and Camberwell.

Kevin Lock (born 27 December 1953 in Plaistow, London) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Lock played for West Ham United, making his debut against Sheffield United on 29 February 1972. He took over the number 6 shirt from Bobby Moore, who left for Fulham in 1974. He played against Moore in the 1975 FA Cup Final victory before joining Fulham himself in 1978. He won three caps for the England Under 23 side in 1973.

Paul Brush (born 22nd February 1958 in Plaistow) is an English former professional footballer who is most famous for his time playing for West Ham United, for whom he played from 1976 until 1985. Brush, a full back, made his debut for the Hammers aged 19 in a 3-1 defeat against Norwich City on August 20 1977. Brush was substitute for West Ham in the 1980 FA Cup Final at Wembley, when the Hammers became the last side from outside of the top flight to win the trophy.

David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook, 23 July, 1947, in Plaistow, Essex (now Greater London), is an English actor and singer, who has enjoyed a varied show business career.

Brian "Stag" Dear (born September 18 1943 in Plaistow, London) is an English former footballer who played as a striker. Dear started his career with West Ham United, joining the club at the age of 15. He made his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 29 August 1962, and went on to make 69 league appearances for the club, scoring 33 goals. He was a member of the 1964-65 European Cup Winners' Cup winning side.

Abram Lyle (1820-1891) is noted for founding the sugar refiners " Abram Lyle & Sons" which merged with a rival to become Tate & Lyle in 1921. He was born in the seaport of Greenock in Scotland, and at twelve years old became an apprentice in a lawyer's office. He then joined his father's cooperage businesses and in partnership with a friend, John Kerr, developed a shipping business, making the Lyle fleet one of the largest in Greenock.

Alan Dickens (born September 3 1964 in Plaistow, London) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. Dickens played for West Ham United as a youth, winning the FA Youth Cup with his local club in 1981. He signed as an apprentice on July 14 1981 and as a pro on December 18 1982. He scored on his debut, a 2-1 win at Notts County on December 18 1984.

Stephen Pewsey (born 1955 in Rochford, Essex) is an Essex local historian and prolific author. He grew up in Southend-on-Sea, later living in Newham (Greater London), and Loughton, Essex. Pewsey attended Southend-on-Sea High School for Boys and was a founder member of Southend Action Group for the Arts. He began his writing career in the 1970s contributing to local magazines. In 1990 he co-founded the Essex Calf group of local historians, …

Nathan Ashton (born January 30, 1987 in Plaistow, England) is an English footballer. He is currently without a club, having been released by Charlton Athletic, and is an England youth international, whose consistency has brought him several call-ups to the England Under-20 squad. In the early part of the 2004-05 season Ashton had an ankle injury, but having shaken this off, he has made his first appearances for the youth team in the 2005-06 season.

Mark Nicholas Stimson (born 27 December 1967 in Plaistow, England) is an English former footballer (who played for Newcastle Unied) turned manager, currently in charge of Stevenage Borough. He is the first manager to win the FA Trophy in three consecutive seasons, albeit with two different clubs in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Alfred Chalkley (1904-) was an English association football player who played as a full-back for West Ham United. Alf Chalkley, brother of West Ham centre-half George and Dartford left-back Charlie, was born in Plaistow in East London. He played schoolboy football as an outside-left, and was capped for England Boys against Scotland in 1917, although he served with the Army during World War I and later became a steel erector.

Warren Hackett (born December 16, 1971 in Plaistow, London) is a former professional footballer who played as an international for Saint Lucia. Hackett was a defender, primarily a left-back, who began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, but was released without breaking into the first-team, having spells with Leyton Orient, Doncaster, Mansfield and Barnet, before dropping into non-league football.

Paul Myers (born Plaistow, London, England 1967) is a British music producer and Internet businessman. He is the CEO and founder of online music store Wippit.

Ron Pember (born Plaistow, London, April 11 1934) is a British actor, best known for his role as Alain Muny in the 1970s BBC drama series "Secret Army". Pember played the part of the psychopathic taxman in the "Red Dwarf" episode "Better Than Life". He retired from acting in 1992 after a stroke.