Notable Residents
- Harry Edwards (1893-1976), spiritual healer, founded his "Spiritual Healing sanctuary" at Burrows Lea, a house near Shere, in 1946; he went on to found the "National Federation of Spiritual Healers" (NFSH) in 1959. The work of the sanctuary and the NFSH continues today.
- Benjamin Williams Leader (1831 – 1923), landscape artist. Lived near Shere from 1889-1923 at Burrows Cross, a large mansion designed by Norman Shaw.
- Christine Carpenter (of unknown year of birth and death) submitted a petition in 1329 and consequently was granted permission to become the Anchoress of Shere Church (aka. The Church of St. James). She received her food and drink from friends and family through a metal grating on the outside wall. In the interior of the church a quatrefoil shape was cut out of the wall through which she could receive the Eucharist and a squint (or hagioscope) for her use for prayer and reflection. She left her cell and in 1332 she applied again and was granted permission to be re-enclosed.
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