Notable People
A number of notable figures can be counted amongst Maidenhead's current and former residents. The actress Diana Dors resided for much of her life in the town, in several properties, while the broadcaster Richard Dimbleby lived for sometime on Boulter's Island. Author Hugh Lofting, creator of Doctor Dolittle, was born in Maidenhead.
Leicester City F.C. midfielder Andy King was born and raised in Maidenhead, attending Furze Platt Senior School from 2000 to 2005. He has since gone on to play for the Wales national football team. Scunthorpe United F.C midfielder Sam Togwell was also born and raised in Maidenhead, and has made appearances against Chelsea F.C and Manchester City F.C.
Essayist and novelist Nick Hornby was educated at Maidenhead Grammar School (now Desborough School), as were children's television presenter and radio show host Toby Anstis, author and broadcaster John O'Farrell, athlete Mark Richardson and well known "Dragon" Peter Jones.
Maidenhead's riverside location has drawn many celebrities, including Australian personality Rolf Harris and former broadcaster Michael Parkinson. The Spice Girls shared a house in Maidenhead for a year preceding their rise to stardom.
The film director brothers Roy and John Boulting were born in Bray village on the outskirts of Maidenhead in November, 1913.
The town was home to Sir Nicholas Winton whose heroic efforts rescued 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia during the run up to WW2. There is a statue of him at Maidenhead Railway Station.
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