Writers from Hackney Central

British playwright (1930–2008)

English novelist, poet and writer on Jewish history and religion

Zawedde Emma Muwanga-Ashton is a British actress and playwright. She gained recognition for her roles in the comedy dramas Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, the Netflix horror thriller film Velvet Buzzsaw, and for her portrayal of Joyce Carol Vincent in Dreams of a Life (2011). She also portrayed Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023).

British writer

British writer (1879–1943)

English author (1852-1893)

English crime writer and radio dramatist (1928–2007)

British novelist and screenwriter (1917–1999)

British comedy scriptwriter and television presenter

British actor, comedian and writer

British writer (1889–1965)