Hogan (1882−1974), footballer and manager C. L. R. James (1901−1989), author, intellectual and writer on cricket, lived in Nelson before moving to London Ted Koppel (born 1940), British-American broadcast journalist, was born in Nelson Eric Knowles (born 19 February 1953), is a British antiques expert whose main interest is in ceramics Graham Thomson Lyall (1892−1941), English-born officer in the Canadian army and Victoria Cross winner, lived in Nelson for twelve years, 1900−1912. Mike Phelan (born 1962), footballer and coach John Pickles, distinguished professor of geography, University of North Carolina, USA John Simm (born 1970), actor Albert Smith (1867−1942), MP, trade unionist, Justice of the Peace and Captain in the British Army during WWI. Kevin Smith (born 1954), entrepreneur Duncan Spencer (born 1972), cricketer Kathryn Stott (born 1958), classical pianist Thomas Stuttard Tattersall EM, recipient of the Edward Medal in silver during WWI. Nicola Wheeler (born 1974), Actress currently starring in Emmerdale lived in Nelson and went to Walton High School. See also Listed buildings in Nelson, Lancashire Nelson Corporation Tramways Nelson power station References Notes Citations Bibliography External links Towns and villages in the Borough of Pendle Civil parishes in Lancashire Towns in Lancashire