Walbottle

Notable people

• Both George Stephenson and Timothy Hackworth, who can fairly be called the joint fathers of steam railways, worked at Walbottle Colliery in the early 19th century.

• Thomas Tommy Browell, professional footballer.
• Richard Armstrong , who wrote for both adults and children. He was the winner of the Carnegie Medal in 1948 for his book Sea Change. He is also known for a biography of Grace Darling in which he challenges the conventional story: Grace Darling: Maid and Myth. He is often described on the cover of his books as "author and mariner".
• William Wilson. Mechanical Engineer who pioneered railways in Germany in the nineteenth century.

• David Besford, former pupil of Walbottle Grammar School, returned to spend seven years as Head Teacher.
• William Robert Messer, former pupil of Walbottle Grammar School returned as Head of Art and Design from 1980–2008. Involved in the rebuild of Walbottle Campus 2006–2008.