The important Bristolians who have just been added to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Eight notable people from Bristol have been added to the illustrious list
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Bristol has long been punching above its weight when it comes to producing people who go on to be world famous - whether it s Hollywood legends like Cary Grant and Bob Hope, scientists like Bernard Lovell or Colin Pillinger, or sports stars like WG Grace or Eddie Hapgood.
But there are some notable Bristolians who, in their field, are so well-known and respected that they ve just been named in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.