Notable Residents
- William Cowper, who was sent to boarding school here between the ages of four and eight years old.
- Lady Katherine Ferrers, according to popular legend, the "Wicked Lady", a 17th century highwaywoman.
- Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate, British Conservative politician and Attorney General.
- Chris White, bass player and songwriter of The Zombies rock group, grew up in the village, where his parents owned a grocery store.
- Sir Charles Masefield, head of DESO (1994-1998) vice chairman of BAE (2002-2005?) and a trustee of the Qatar Foundation. Knighted in 1997 for services to industry.
- Martin Benson (10 August 1918 – 28 February 2010) was an English character actor, who appeared in films, theatre and television. He appeared in both British and Hollywood productions. He lived and died in the village.
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