Notable People From Deeside
It is notable that a significant amount of the people on this list are or were footballers. This reflects the fact that football is a common pastime in the region. Several generations of the Gladstone-Glynne family were also born in Deeside.
- William Ewart Gladstone, 19th century Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who spent his last years in the area.
- Ann Keen, MP for Brentford and Isleworth, born in Hawarden.
- Craig Lawton, Left winger currently playing for Cymru Alliance League side Bala Town F.C., formerly of Manchester United.
- Angus McLean, former manager of Hartlepool United F.C..
- Grenville Millington, Chester City F.C. player.
- Michael Owen, England and Manchester United F.C. footballer.
- Gary Speed, former footballer for Leeds United FC and Everton FC.
- Henry Weale, Victoria Cross recipient who fought in the First World War.
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