Editing Epsom (section)

==Notable residents==
{{Main|List of people from Epsom}}
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*[[Sally Mapp]] ({{circa|1706}}–1737) [[bonesetter]]<ref name=Swete_1860_pp77-79>{{harvnb|Swete|1860|pp=77–79}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://eehe.org.uk/?p=25029 |title=Mrs Sarah Mapp (Crazy Sally) |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=21 May 2019 |publisher=Epsom & Ewell History Explorer |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-date=25 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625205342/https://eehe.org.uk/?p=25029 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[John Parkhurst (lexicographer)|John Parkhurst]] (1728–1797) academic, clergyman and [[Lexicography|lexicographer]] – lived in Epsom and is commemorated in a memorial by John Flaxman in St Martin's Church.<ref>{{Cite ODNB |title=Parkhurst, John (1728-1797) |last=Haigh |first=John D. |doi=10.1093/ref:odnb/21364}}</ref>
*[[Jonathan Boucher]] (1738–1804) clergyman, teacher, [[philology|philologist]] – was vicar of Epsom from 1784 until his death.<ref>{{Cite ODNB |title=Boucher, Jonathan (1738–1804) |last=Calhoun |first=Robert M. |doi=10.1093/ref:odnb/2972}}</ref>
*[[Isabella Beeton]] (1836–1865) (Mrs Beeton) journalist, editor, writer - lived in Epsom for much of her childhood.<ref>{{harvnb|Freeman|1977|p=33}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Hughes|2006|pp=71–72}}</ref>
*[[Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery]] (1847–1929) [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]] and [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal Party]] MP – lived at The Durdans to the south of the town.<ref>{{Cite ODNB |title=Primrose, Archibald Philip, fifth earl of Rosebery and first earl of Midlothian (1847–1929) |last=Davis |first=John |doi=10.1093/ref:odnb/35612}}</ref>
*General Sir [[Charles Grant (British Army officer)|Charles Grant]] (1877–1950), senior military officer, son-in-law of Lord Rosebery – died at The Durdans.<ref>{{cite news |work=Shrewsbury Chronicle |date=17 November 1950 |title=Sir Charles Grant |page=4}}</ref>
*[[James Chuter Ede]] (1882–1965) [[Home Secretary]] and [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] MP – was the first mayor of the Borough of Epsom and Ewell.<ref>{{Cite ODNB |title=Ede, James Chuter Chuter-, Baron Chuter-Ede (1882–1965) |last=Jefferys |first=Kevin |doi=10.1093/ref:odnb/32414}}</ref>
*[[Norman Wisdom]] (1915–2010) actor, comedian, singer-songwriter<ref name=Times_Manors>{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Good Manors: Epsom |author=Kidd, Patrick |date=6 June 2003 |page=12 |issue=67782}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=18 August 2007 |title=Comedy legend leaves Epsom flat for good |url=https://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/1619398.comedy-legend-leaves-epsom-flat-for-good/ |work=Surrey Comet |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-date=21 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921022036/https://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/1619398.comedy-legend-leaves-epsom-flat-for-good/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Frank Hampson]] (1918–1985) [[cartoonist]] and [[illustrator]] – worked at studios in College Road.<ref>{{Cite ODNB |title=Hampson, Frank (1918–1985) |last=Varah |first=Chad |doi=10.1093/ref:odnb/31192}}</ref><ref name=Harte_2005_p90>{{harvnb|Harte|2005|p=90}}</ref>
*[[John Challis]] (1942–2021) actor, most famous for portraying [[Boycie|Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce]] in the long-running [[BBC Television]] sitcom ''[[Only Fools and Horses]]'', was raised in Epsom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.zani.co.uk/film-tv/item/3268-john-challis-aka-boycie-from-only-fools-and-horses-talks-to-zani |title=John Challis AKA Boycie from Only Fools and Horses talks to ZANI |first=Matteo |last=Sedazzari |website=zani.co.uk |access-date=19 September 2021 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212012/https://www.zani.co.uk/film-tv/item/3268-john-challis-aka-boycie-from-only-fools-and-horses-talks-to-zani |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Jimmy Page]] (b. 1944) musician and record producer – spent his formative years at Epsom, where he learned to play the guitar.<ref name=Times_Manors/><ref>{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Alec |date=18 May 2019 |title=Seven musicians and pop stars you may not know have links to Epsom and Ewell |url=https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-musicians-pop-stars-you-16274126 |work=Surrey Live |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-date=26 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126152831/https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/seven-musicians-pop-stars-you-16274126 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*Dame [[Cheryl Gillan]] (1952-2021), [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician, [[Secretary of State for Wales]] 2010-2012, lived in Epsom shortly before her death.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Watts|first1=Robert |name-list-style=and|author2=Adam Lusher|date=14 January 2012|title=Cabinet minister Cheryl Gillan sells home near route of HS2|work=The Telegraph|location=London |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/9015543/Cabinet-minister-Cheryl-Gillan-sells-home-near-route-of-HS2.html|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|access-date=5 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909071143/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/9015543/Cabinet-minister-Cheryl-Gillan-sells-home-near-route-of-HS2.html|archive-date=9 September 2012}}</ref> 
*[[Jimmy White]] (b. 1962) [[snooker]] player<ref name=Times_Manors/><ref>{{cite news |last=Matharu |first=Hardeep |date=8 April 2015 |title=Snooker Whirlwind Jimmy White's house to be auctioned - but he's not leaving Epsom |url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/12876734.snooker-whirlwind-jimmy-whites-house-to-be-auctioned-but-hes-not-leaving-epsom/ |work=Sutton & Croydon Guardian |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-date=25 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625205410/https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/12876734.snooker-whirlwind-jimmy-whites-house-to-be-auctioned-but-hes-not-leaving-epsom/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Warwick Davis]] (b. 1970) actor, comedian – born in Epsom and attended Laine Theatre Arts<ref>{{cite news |last=Gilber |first=Gerard |date=26 October 2011 |title=Size matters: Warwick Davis is no small talent |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/size-matters-warwick-davis-no-small-talent-2372841.html |work=The Independent |location=London |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-date=27 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527064946/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/size-matters-warwick-davis-is-no-small-talent-2372841.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Ryder |first=Liam |date=30 April 2022 |title=Warwick Davis' quiet life in Epsom - from growing up in Surrey to lucky Star Wars break |url=https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/warwick-davis-quiet-life-epsom-23832310 |work=Surrey Live |access-date=14 May 2022}}</ref>
*[[Andrew Garfield]] (b. 1983) actor<ref>{{cite news |last=De-Keyzer |first=Amy |date=10 April 2014 |title=Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield on his early acting days in Surrey |url=https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/amazing-spider-man-star-andrew-garfield-6948035 |work=Surrey Live |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-date=3 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303083804/https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/amazing-spider-man-star-andrew-garfield-6948035 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Patrick |date=15 March 2019 |title=Andrew Garfield: 'The Kardashian effect is sick-inducing' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/andrew-garfield-interview-under-silver-lake-kardashian-lgbt-spiderman-social-network-a8825126.html |work=The Independent |location=London |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-date=19 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819181319/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/andrew-garfield-interview-under-the-silver-lake-kardashian-lgbt-spiderman-social-network-a8825126.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Joe Wicks (coach)|Joe Wicks]] (b. 1985) fitness coach, TV presenter, social media personality and author – born and educated in Epsom.<ref>{{cite news |last=O'Brien |first=Christy |date=24 May 2022 |title=Joe Wicks' early life in Epsom where he grew up with his parents' mental health struggles |work=Surrey Live |url=https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/joe-wicks-early-life-epsom-24045154 |access-date=30 June 2023}}</ref>