Editing Elstree (section)

== Notable residents ==

{{See also2 | notable pupils at [[Aldenham School]] | [[Elstree School]] before it moved in 1938 | [[Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School]] | [[Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls]]}}

[[File:Napoleon, masque face 05212.jpg|thumb|left|[[Napoleon's Death Mask]], made in 1821 by Elstree resident, Francis Burton M.D., the uncle of explorer [[Richard Francis Burton]]]]
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* [[John Baxter (director)|John Baxter]] (1896–1975), film director and producer, lived at ''Aldahvu'', Elstree<ref>Alan Burton, 'Baxter, John (1896–1975)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/65531/2004-09, accessed 18 September 2011 as archived article (no longer current version)]</ref>
* [[Proctor-Beauchamp Baronets|Ephraim Beauchamp]] (d.1728) Baronet and lord of the Manor of Boreham in the parish of Elstree.<ref>William Betham, ''The baronetage of England: or The History of the English baronets, and such baronets of Scotland, as are of English families; with genealogical tables, and engravings of their coats of arms'', Publisher: Burrell and Bransby, 1803. ([https://books.google.com/books?id=_y4wAAAAYAAJ&dq=elstree+plate&pg=PA234 page 234])</ref>
* [[Gerry Blattner]] (1913–1992 approx.), film producer and studio executive, lived at The Chantry, Barnet Lane, Elstree in the 1960s.<ref>Herts Advertiser (Boreham Wood, Elstree & Radlett edition), 17 September 1965, p.1</ref>
* [[Ludwig Blattner]] (1881–1935), film producer and studio owner, lived in Elstree from about 1928 until his suicide at Elstree Golf & Country Club.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=w6kaAQAAIAAJ&q=%22Ludwig+Blattner%22 British Film Studios: An Illustrated History – Patricia Warren – Google Books<!-- Bot generated title -->] pub. Batsford Ltd, 5 September 1995, p.58. {{ISBN|978-0713475593}}</ref>
* [[John Boyle (bishop)|John Boyle]] (1563–1620), Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Rector of Elstree (before 1610).<ref>J. T. Gilbert, 'Boyle, John (1563–1620)', rev. Judith Hudson Barry, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/3128, accessed 18 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Ralph Terence St John-Brooks]] (1884–1963), bacteriologist, was stationed at the [[Lister Institute]]'s [[National Collection of Type Cultures]].<ref>John R. Postgate, 'Brooks, Ralph Terence St John- (1884–1963)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/52477, accessed 18 September 2011]</ref>
* Francis Burton M.D. (d.1828), uncle of Richard Francis Burton, military surgeon who made [[Napoleon's Death Mask]], lived at Barham House, and is buried in Elstree parish church.<ref>Wright, Thomas (1906). ''The Life of Sir Richard Burton''. Vols. 1 and 2. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. {{ISBN|1-4264-1455-2}}. "[https://web.archive.org/web/20080820044951/http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/b/burton/richard/b97zw/chapter1.html Torquay and Elstree] "</ref><ref>Chaplin, Arnold, ''The illness and death of Napoleon Bonaparte: a medical criticism'' publ. 1913. In [https://archive.org/details/cu31924011586751 this specific scanned book] at Archive.org, before the title page, is a newspaper cutting dated April 1931, which reads: "NAPOLEON'S SURGEON.  Workmen removing a shrub in Elstree Churchyard, Herts, at the foot of the church tower, uncovered a stone marking the family vault of Francis Burton, M.D., of the 12th Royal Lancers, who died in October 1828, aged 41. // Dr. Burton, who lived at Boreham House, Elstree, was surgeon at St. Helena when Napoleon died there. // Sir Richard Burton, the famous Eastern traveller, who was baptised in Elstree Church in September 1821, was brought up at Boreham House."</ref>
* [[Richard Francis Burton]] (1821–1890), explorer who lived at Barham House in Elstree when he was a child.
* [[George Byng (1735–1789)|George Byng, Esq.]] M.P. for Middlesex, resident of Elstree Manor.<ref name="lysons1796" />
* Rev. [[Philip Caraman]] (1911–1998), Jesuit, lived at The Grange on the corner of Allum Lane and Deacons Hill Road.<ref>June Rockett, ''A gentle Jesuit: Philip Caraman'', SJ, 1911–1998, Publ. Gracewing Publishing, 2004, {{ISBN|0-85244-593-8}}, {{ISBN|978-0-85244-593-8}}, 356 pages. ([https://books.google.com/books?id=XjkaGy8ybLMC&dq=elstree&pg=PA9 page 9])</ref><ref>Michael O'Halloran SJ, "[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-the-rev-philip-caraman-1159953.html Obituary: The Rev Philip Caraman]", ''The Independent on Sunday'', Thursday, 14 May 1998. Retrieved 18 Dep 2011</ref>
* [[Hussein Chalayan]], fashion designer was brought up in The Rise
* [[Tom Chatto]] (1920–1982), actor, brought up in Elstree.
* Dame [[Harriette Chick]] (1875–1977), nutritionist, tested and bottled [[tetanus]] [[antitoxin]] for the army in 1915.<ref>H. M. Sinclair, 'Chick, Dame Harriette (1875–1977)', rev. David F. Smith, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/30924, accessed 19 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Muzio Clementi]] (1752-1832), pianist, composer and businessman. He resided in Elstree from 1823 to 1828.
* [[Joan Collins]], actress and author, lived in Barnet Lane, while married to [[Anthony Newley]], singer, actor and [[film composer]].
* [[Samuel Tertius Cowan]] (1905–1976), bacteriologist, curator of the [[National Collection of Type Cultures]] (NCTC) at the [[Lister Institute]].<ref>Dorothy Jones, 'Cowan, Samuel Tertius (1905–1976)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/52481, accessed 19 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Simon Cowell]], the [[American Idol]] and [[The X Factor (UK)|X Factor]] judge, was brought up in Elstree.
* [[Trevor Dawson|Sir (Arthur) Trevor Dawson]], first baronet (1866–1931), armaments manufacturer, lived at Edgewarebury House.<ref name="trevordawson" />
* [[Colonel John Drinkwater]], the historian of the Siege of Gibraltar, had his family seat at Palmer's Lodge,<ref>John Burke, A genealogical and heraldic history of the commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, enjoying territorial possessions or high official rank: but uninvested with heritable honours, Volume 3, Publ. for Henry Colburn, by R. Bentley, 1836 ([https://books.google.com/books?id=qf4GAAAAQAAJ&dq=%22colonel+drinkwater%22+elstree&pg=PA423 page 423])</ref> (now called Radnor Hall)<ref>William Page (editor), 'Parishes: Elstree', ''A History of the County of Hertford: volume 2'' ([http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43292 pp. 349–351])</ref>
* [[Anthony Denny]], Esq (1501–1549), resident of the Manor of Elstree.<ref name="lysons1796" />
* [[Sir Edward Denny, 4th Baronet|Sir Edward Denny]] (1796–1889) composer, resident of Manor of Elstree.<ref name="lysons1796" />
* [[James Elphinston]] (1721–1809) Scottish educator, moved to Elstree in 1792.<ref>Joan C. Beal, 'Elphinston, James (1721–1809)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/8738, accessed 21 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Percy Everett]] (1870–1952), became the first Scoutmaster of the 1st Elstree Scout group on 13 March 1908,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/mostpopular.var.1148104.mostviewed.be_prepared_for_100_years.php |title=Be prepared... for 100 years |first=Emma |last=Hutchings |publisher=Borehamwood and Elstree Times |date=25 January 2007 |access-date=4 February 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208041924/http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/mostpopular.var.1148104.mostviewed.be_prepared_for_100_years.php |archive-date=8 February 2007 }}</ref> was Deputy Chief Scout for Great Britain,<ref>T.C. Sharma, ''Scouting As A Cocurricular'', Sarup & Sons, 2003, {{ISBN|81-7625-351-0}}, {{ISBN|978-81-7625-351-2}}, 265 pages ([https://books.google.com/books?id=CAFrYgcM3JwC&dq=%22Deputy+Chief+Scout.%22+%22Percy+Everett%22&pg=PA17 page 17])</ref> and lived at Schopwick Place in Elstree.<ref>Peter Townsend (editor), ''Burke's genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry'', 18th Edition, (page 528)</ref>
*[[Andrew Feldman, Baron Feldman of Elstree|Andrew Feldman]] (b. 1966), [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician appointed to the Lords, known as Baron Feldman of Elstree.
*[[Cecil Ford]] (1913–1994) cricketer, was born in Elstree.
*[[Vicary Gibbs (St Albans MP)|Vicary Gibbs]] (1853–1932), genealogist and gardener, lived at Aldenham House.<ref>P. W. Hammond, 'Gibbs, Vicary (1853–1932)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/33388, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Lew Grade]] (1906–1998), TV producer given a [[life peerage]], was known as Baron Grade of Elstree.
* [[Thomas Greenwood (publisher)|Thomas Greenwood]] (1851–1908), public libraries promoter, died at Frith Knowl, Elstree.<ref>Alistair Black, 'Greenwood, Thomas (1851–1908)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/33546, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[James Hackman]] (1752–1779), murderer of Martha Ray, was buried in Elstree Parish Church.<ref>[[Philip Rawlings]], 'Hackman, James (bap. 1752, d. 1779)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/11842, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Sir Harry Hague]] (1881–1960), managing director of A. Wander Ltd, the company who made [[Ovaltine]], lived at The Chantry, Barnet Lane, Elstree.<ref>"Lot No: 126" "[http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/12066/lot/126/ Provenance: Sir Harry Hague (1881–1960)]" at Bonhams.com</ref>
* [[David Willis Wilson Henderson]] (1903–1968), immunologist, worked at the [[Lister Institute]].<ref>Michael Worboys, 'Henderson, David Willis Wilson (1903–1968)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/33809, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Thomas Knox, 2nd Earl of Ranfurly]] M.P. (1786–1858) Member of Parliament (1820–1832) resided at Barham House, Elstree.<ref>"[http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1820-1832/member/knox-hon-thomas-1786-1858 KNOX, Hon. Thomas (1786–1858)]", ''The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1820–1832'', edited by D.R. Fisher. Retrieved 25 Dep 2011</ref>
*[[Stanley Kubrick]] (1928-1999), film director. Lived on Barnet Lane.
* [[Sir John Charles Grant Ledingham]] (1875–1944), bacteriologist, worked at the [[Lister Institute]].<ref>Hugh Clegg, 'Ledingham, Sir John Charles Grant (1875–1944)', Rev. Tim O'Neill, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/34462, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Paul Lester]], music journalist.
* [[Ian Livingston]], chief executive officer of [[BT Group]].
* [[William Macready]] (1793–1873), actor, lived at Elm Place, Elstree.<ref>[[J. C. Trewin]], ''The Journal of William Charles Macready, 1832–1851'', Publisher SIU Press, 2009, {{ISBN|0-8093-2941-7}}, {{ISBN|978-0-8093-2941-0}}, 360 pages ([https://books.google.com/books?id=S5J8jfYJM2sC&q=elstree+&pg=PR32 page xxxii])</ref>
* [[John Henry Marks]] (b. 1925) General Practitioner and Chairman of the [[British Medical Association]], lived on Barnet Lane.<ref>John Marks, ''The NHS: Beginning, Middle and End?: The Autobiography of Dr John Marks'', Radcliffe Publishing, 2008, {{ISBN|1-84619-272-2}}, {{ISBN|978-1-84619-272-2}}, 279 pages ([https://books.google.com/books?id=NV9AJoyQvhgC&q=elstree&pg=PA40 page 40])</ref>
* [[Archer John Porter Martin]] (1910–2002), Nobel Prize winning biochemist, worked at the [[Lister Institute]], and lived at Abbotsbury on Barnet Lane.<ref>Peter J.T. Morris, 'Martin, Archer John Porter (1910–2002)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, Jan 2006; online edn, Oct 2009 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/77176, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Walter Thomas James Morgan]] (1900–2003), biochemist. worked at the [[Lister Institute]].<ref>K.D. Bagshawe, 'Morgan, Walter Thomas James (1900–2003)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, Jan 2007 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/89447, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* Air Vice-Marshal Sir [[David Munro (physician)|David Munro]], K.C.B., C.I.E., LL.D., M.B., F.R.C.S.Ed. (1878–1952)<ref>"[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2021881/ Obituary. Sir David Munro], K.C.B., C.I.E., LL.D., M.B., F.R.C.S.Ed.", British Medical Journal, 22 November 1952; 2(4794): 1153–1156, 1157–1158.</ref><ref>David Munro, It passed too quickly. (Autobiography) ([https://books.google.com/books?id=dl8VAAAAIAAJ&q=father&pg=PA4 ref])</ref>
* [[Anna Neagle]] and her film director husband [[Herbert Wilcox]] lived at the junction of Deacons Hill Road and Barnet Lane during her years as a film star.<ref>"Golden anniversary to the Manor born" in the ''[[Oxford Mail]]'', Thursday 19 July 2001. Retrieved 18 September 2001</ref>
* [[Richard Tauber]], tenor, and his actress-wife [[Diana Napier]] lived at the Villa Capri from 1936 to 1940. It was later demolished to form a new residential development, called Tauber Close.<ref>Diana Napier-Tauber, ''My heart and I'', Publisher Evans Bros., 1959 (Biography), [https://books.google.com/books?id=aosGAQAAIAAJ&q=villa+capri page 26]</ref>
* [[Frank Podmore]] (1856–1910) author and founding member of the [[Fabian Society]] was born in Elstree.<ref>Alan Gauld, 'Podmore, Frank (1856–1910)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/35552, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Martha Ray]] (c.1742–1779), singer murdered by [[James Hackman]], buried in Elstree Parish Church.<ref>William Weber, 'Ray, Martha (1742?–1779)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/23204, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Horatio Sharpe]] (1718–1790), army officer and Proprietary Governor of Maryland, buried at Elstree Parish Church.<ref>Jean B. Russo, 'Sharpe, Horatio (1718–1790)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/68743, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[Winston Smith (dog breeder)|Winston Smith]], spaniel dog breeder.<ref>MEd J. C. Judah, ''An Ancient History of Dogs: Spaniels Through the Ages'', {{ISBN|1-4303-1861-9}}, {{ISBN|978-1-4303-1861-3}}, 332 pages ([https://books.google.com/books?id=sZ6pAK6eHkQC&q=winston&pg=PA138 page 138])</ref>
* [[Henry Hurd Swinnerton]] (1875–1966), zoologist and geologist, lived and died at the Headmaster's House, Haberdashers' Aske's School.<ref>R.J. Cleevely, 'Swinnerton, Henry Hurd (1875–1966)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/51714, accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>
* [[James Booker Blakemore Wellington]] (1858–1939) photographer, died in Elstree in 1939.<ref>John Taylor, ''Pictorial photography in Britain, 1900–1920: exhibition catalogue'', Publisher: Arts Council of Great Britain, 1978, {{ISBN|0-7287-0170-7}}, {{ISBN|978-0-7287-0170-0}}, 95 pages</ref>
* [[James West (antiquary)|James West, Esq.]] MP for [[St Albans (UK Parliament constituency)|St Albans]], resident of Elstree Manor.<ref name="lysons1796" />
* [[Jeremiah White (chaplain)|Jeremiah White]] (1629–1707), nonconformist minister, preached at Elstree in 1669.<ref>E.C. Vernon, 'White, Jeremiah (1629–1707)', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/29249 accessed 25 September 2011]</ref>