1987 in England

Events

• 31 August – Docklands Light Railway is formally opened by the Queen and Prince Philip.

Births

• 6 January – Gemma Gibbons, judoka
• 8 January – Cynthia Erivo, actress and singer
• 11 March – Jordan Page, rugby union player
• 1 June – Billy Beechers, former professional footballer
• 27 June – Ed Westwick, actor and musician
• 29 August – Elliot Benyon, footballer
• 22 September – Tom Felton, actor and musician