Notable Residents
Sir Richard Grenville is believed to have been born in Bideford in 1542. Admiral Bedford Clapperton Trevelyan Pim was born here in 1826. Temperance Lloyd, Mary Trembles and Susanna Edwards of the town were the last people to be hanged for witchcraft in England. Edward Capern (1819–1894), known as "the rural postman of Bideford", published four volumes of verse and was given a Civil List pension. Cricket umpire David Shepherd was born in the town but at the time of his death resided in neighbouring Instow. Stuart Anstis, one time lead guitarist with black metal band Cradle of Filth went to School in Bideford, and now runs a guitar shop there. Derry Brownson, formerly of the band EMF is frequently seen around town and helps run a music studio in the town called Yard 1 studios. Actor Joss Ackland lives near Bideford. T. V. Smith and Gaye Advert, from the punk band The Adverts, are from the town. Crime fiction author Hilary Bonner was also born and raised in the town. Bristol Rovers Defender Gary Sawyer was born in Bideford.
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