Sport

Jack Besford began work as miner on his 13th birthday, and went on to become a leading trade unionist.

Jack Besford was a dentist and amateur swimmer, who became British and European swimming champion.

The Olympic Torch Relay reached Barnard Castle on 20th June 2012. Jack Besford carried the Olympic torch past Bowes Museum.

Pat Besford (1919–1988) was a leading British sportswriter.

Willy Lyons worked as a milk roundsman and subsequently as the driver of the funeral hearse. He was a sportsman earned money as both a professional footballer and a professional sprinter.

Ted Besford moved to Australia with his parents at the age of 10. He went on to be an Australian rules footballer and cricketer.

George Besford was born at Fenrother, Northumberland, and worked as a coal miner. He was actively involved in boat racing.