List of people from Epsom

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Famous people from Epsom include those born here:

* Henry Dorling (died 1873), first clerk of Epsom race course And Mrs Beeton's stepfather
* James Chuter Ede, former Home Secretary, born in Epsom in 1882[1]
* Terence Reese, bridge player, in 1913
* Petula Clark, singer, born in Epsom in 1932[2]
* Freya Smith Dinshah, vegan activist, cofounder and current President, American Vegan Society, born in Epsom, 1941
* Sarah Miles, actress, born in Epsom, 1941
* Glyn Johns, recording engineer and record producer, in 1942
* James Whale, 1951, broadcaster, born in Ewell Village and attended Longmead Boys' School
* Jane Hutt, Labour politician serving as Member of the Welsh Parliament for the Vale of Glamorgan since 1999, was born here in 1949
* Andy Ward, drummer from the band Camel, in 1952[2]
* Bobby G, vocalist with band Bucks Fizz, in 1953[2]
* Ian McKay (formerly Ian Laidlaw), art critic and writer, born here in 1962
* Andrew Castle, GMTV presenter, was born in Epsom in 1963
* Alex Kingston, actress, ER attended Rosebery was born here in 1963
* Julia Ormond, actress born in Epsom in 1965
* Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 presenter was born in Epsom in 1965
* Michaela Strachan, TV broadcaster, was born in Ewell in 1966
* Simon Starling, Turner Prize 'Shedboatshed' winner, born 1967
* Mel Giedroyc, actress and comedian in 1968
* Nici Sterling, adult film actress in 1968
* Warwick Davis, actor in 1970[3][4]
* Rebecca Carrington, comedian in 1971
* Alex Inglethorpe, footballer in 1971
* Neal Ardley, footballer in 1972[5]
* Nick Easter, England international rugby union player, born 1978
* Paul Hodgson, England international rugby union player, born in 1982
* Tom Szekeres, actor, in 1983
* Freddy Eastwood, footballer, born in Epsom in 1984
* Chris Billam-Smith, cruiserweight boxer, born 1990[6]
* Rory Burns, England international cricketer, born 1990
* Sam Smith, rugby union player for Harlequins, born 1990
* Dom Sibley, England international cricketer, born 1995
* Tyger Drew-Honey, who plays Jake in TV comedy Outnumbered was born in Epsom in 1996, and attended Epsom College.
* Catherine McCormack
* Andy Johns, record producer, sound engineer
* Thomas Mayr-Harting, former Ambassador of the European Union to the United Nations
* Martin Parr, photographer
* John Piper, painter and printmaker
* Isabella Potbury, portrait painter and suffragette
* Kathleen Riddick, British conductor
* Joe Wicks, fitness coach

Famous people from Epsom who resided here include:

* Isabella Beeton, writer famous for Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, lived for a while at her stepfather's house in Epsom
* Sally Mapp (c. 1706-1737) bonesetter
* John Parkhurst (1728-1797) academic, clergyman and lexicographer[7]
* Jonathan Boucher (1738-1804 clergyman, teacher, philologist[8]
* Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Liberal Party MP[9]
* Jimmy White, snooker player, lives in Epsom
* Norman Wisdom, comic actor lived in Epsom until his health declined and his family sold the flat in the early 2000s
* Frank Hampson (1918–1985) cartoonist and illustrator[10]
* Jimmy Page, rock guitarist, founding member Led Zeppelin[2]
* Alec Stock, former Queens Park Rangers and Fulham manager lived in Ashley Road, Epsom
* Kenneth Wolstenholme, sports broadcaster, lived by Epsom & Ewell FC grounds in West Street, Ewell for many years
* Bob Pearson, singer and pianist (of double act Bob and Alf Pearson), lived in Epsom in the 1960s[11]
* Stanley Baker, actor, lived in Epsom for many years
* Rose Scott-Moncrieff, biochemist, died in Epsom
* Colin Southgate, businessman
* Ron Harris, Chelsea F.C. defender, nicknamed Chopper, lived in West Gardens, The Headway and his parents ran a sweet shop on Ruxley Lane in the 1960s and 1970s
* David Charles Manners, theatre designer, author and charity founder lived in Hookfield and was educated at Ebbisham.
* Joe Strummer, lead singer and co-founder of The Clash[2]
* John Challis, actor, resided on the Woodcote Estate in Epsom as a child.[12]
* Nadia Essex, TV personality
* Tim Palmer, music producer and mixer went to Glyn School and Ewell Castle.

Famous people, past and present who are associated with Epsom include:

* Jack Ashley, Labour MP now Baron Ashley of Stoke
* Efan Ekoku, footballer
* Tom Felton, actor
* Evelyn Glennie, musician, attended Rosebery
* Tim Vine, comic actor
* Ameet Chana, actor
* Jody Morris, footballer, grew up on the Longmead Estate
* Stedman Pearson, singer/member of the pop group Five Star, attended Laine Theatre Arts

See also: winners of The Derby; Epsom College and Rosebery School

* Andrew Garfield, actor, (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Social Network)[13][14]
* David Vine, TV broadcaster
* Louis Cole, YouTuber
* Peter Xavier Price, illustrator and academic
* Steven Savile, writer
* Nici Sterling, adult film actor
* Johnny Haynes, professional footballer

## References

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1. ^ Jefferys, Kevin. "Ede, James Chuter Chuter-, Baron Chuter-Ede (1882–1965)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/32414. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
2. ^ a b c d e Evans, Alec (18 May 2019). "Seven musicians and pop stars you may not know have links to Epsom and Ewell". Surrey Live. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
3. ^ Gilber, Gerard (26 October 2011). "Size matters: Warwick Davis is no small talent". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
4. ^ Ryder, Liam (30 April 2022). "Warwick Davis' quiet life in Epsom - from growing up in Surrey to lucky Star Wars break". Surrey Live. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
5. ^ Weir, Luke (16 September 2021). "Liverpool's Harvey Elliott among top footballers from Surrey alongside Crystal Palace and Man United stars". Surrey Live. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
6. ^ "Profile: Chris Billam-Smith". AFC Bournemouth. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
7. ^ Haigh, John D. "Parkhurst, John (1728-1797)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/21364. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
8. ^ Calhoun, Robert M. "Boucher, Jonathan (1738–1804)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/2972. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
9. ^ Davis, John. "Primrose, Archibald Philip, fifth earl of Rosebery and first earl of Midlothian (1847–1929)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/35612. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
10. ^ Varah, Chad. "Hampson, Frank (1918–1985)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/31192. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
11. ^ "Notable Abodes - Bob Pearson (Musician)". www.notableabodes.com. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
12. ^ Sedazzari, Matteo. "John Challis AKA Boycie from Only Fools and Horses talks to ZANI". zani.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
13. ^ De-Keyzer, Amy (10 April 2014). "Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield on his early acting days in Surrey". Surrey Live. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
14. ^ Smith, Patrick (15 March 2019). "Andrew Garfield: 'The Kardashian effect is sick-inducing'". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2021.

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Borough of Epsom and Ewell

Towns, villages and hamlets|

* Cheam (part)
* Epsom
* Ewell
* Horton
* Langley Vale
* Stoneleigh
* Worcester Park (part)

Parks|

* Epsom Common
* Epsom Downs
* Horton Country Park
* Nonsuch Park

Places of worship|

* St Mary's Church, Ewell

Education|

* Blenheim High School
* Epsom College
* Epsom and Ewell High School
* Ewell Castle School
* Glyn School
* Kingswood House School
* Laine Theatre Arts
* North East Surrey College Of Technology
* Rosebery School for Girls

Transport|

* Epsom railway station
* Epsom Downs railway station
* Ewell East railway station
* Ewell West railway station
* Horton Light Railway
* Stoneleigh railway station

Buildings and structures|

* The Ashley Centre
* Epsom Downs Racecourse
* Epsom Playhouse
* Fitznells Manor
* Horton Hospital
* Long Grove Hospital
* Manor Hospital
* St Ebba's Hospital
* West Park Hospital, Epsom

Sport|

* Epsom & Ewell F.C.
* Epsom and Ewell Harriers
* Sutton & Epsom RFC

People|

* List of people from Epsom

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