Ravenscroft
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People
- John Ravenscroft (disambiguation), several people
- Christopher RavenscroftChristopher RavenscroftChristopher Ravenscroft is an English actor, best known for his recurring role as DI Mike Burden in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, the ITV adaptation of Ruth Rendell's Inspector Wexford mysteries.-Biography:...
, an English actor - Edward RavenscroftEdward RavenscroftEdward Ravenscroft , English dramatist, belonged to an ancient Flintshire family.He was entered at the Middle Temple, but devoted his attention mainly to literature. Among his pieces are...
, an English dramatist - Edward James RavenscroftEdward James RavenscroftEdward James Ravenscroft , was the author of The Pinetum Britannicum , a monumental 3-volume work, which describes and depicts exotic coniferous trees that were cultivated in Britain in the 19th century, when they were at the height of popularity.The work is illustrated with William Richardson’s...
(1816-1890), author of Pinetum Britannicum - George RavenscroftGeorge RavenscroftGeorge Ravenscroft was an English businessman in the import/export and glass making trades. He is primarily known for his work in developing clear lead crystal glass in England.-Personal life:...
(1632-1683), developer of lead crystal glass in England - Raphael RavenscroftRaphael RavenscroftRaphael Ravenscroft is a Scottish saxophonist and author on saxophone play. He now resides in Exeter, Devon, England.He is best known for his work with Gerry Rafferty, performing the saxophone solo on "Baker Street". Ravenscroft was paid £27 for the session, with a cheque that bounced...
, a saxophonist - Steve RavenscroftSteve RavenscroftStephen Charles Wood Ravenscroft is an English former rugby union footballer who played at centre for Saracens and London Welsh....
, a rugby player - Thomas RavenscroftThomas RavenscroftThomas Ravenscroft was an English musician, theorist and editor, notable as a composer of rounds and catches, and especially for compiling collections of British folk music.He probably sang in the choir of St...
, an English composer, died 1635 - Trevor Ravenscroft, an author
- Thurl RavenscroftThurl RavenscroftThurl Arthur Ravenscroft was an American voice actor and singer best known as the deep voice behind Tony the Tiger's "They're grrreat!" in Frosted Flakes television commercials for more than five decades. Ravenscroft was also known, however uncredited, as the vocalist for the song "You're a Mean...
(1914-2005), an American voice actor and singer
Other
- Ravenscroft Psalter
- Ravenscroft SchoolRavenscroft SchoolRavenscroft School is an independent, formerly Episcopal, college preparatory school located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It enrolls students from pre-school through grade 12...
- Ravenscroft School (Somerset)Ravenscroft School (Somerset)Ravenscroft School was an independent day and boarding school, initially for boys only, but from 1964 co-educational. From 1945 onwards its premises were in Somerset, England...
- Ede and RavenscroftEde and RavenscroftEde & Ravenscroft are the oldest tailors in London, established in 1689. They have three London premises, on Gracechurch Street, Chancery Lane and Burlington Gardens, very close to the famous Savile Row...