St. Andrew's Church
Totteridge

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Famous people from the past

The nameless

Once Totteridge was wooded and then its residents were probably charcoal burners. Totteridge has nurtured many more famous sons and daughters since those far off days though those without fame or even name are recorded. So we read of the burial of a poor nameless hay maker, or a number of people who drowned in the streams and ponds - the walk home could be perilous in past centuries before the advent of street lights.

Samuel Pepys

A number of memorials in the Church refer to the Pepys family. These were descended from the great-uncle of the famous writer of diaries, Samuel Pepys. Sir Lucas Pepys was physician to George III and president of the Royal College of Physicians while his brother, Sir William was one of the Masters of the Court of Chancery.

A former Lord Mayor lived in Totteridge - Sir Thomas Alleyn who was Lord Mayor of London in 1660.

The Manning family

William Manning was Governor and Director of the Bank of England and Churchwarden of St. Andrew's Church. He was the father of Henry Manning who was brought up in Totteridge and went to school here, being prepared for confirmation in the Church of England. Henry Manning was involved with the Oxford Movement before converting to the Roman Catholic Church and being made a Cardinal.

T.E. Collcut was an architect of importance and designed his own home in Totteridge as well as a number of other important houses in the village.

Golf

Harry Vardon was a famous professional golf player at the South Herts Golf Club. He won the Open Championship six times between 1896 and 1914 as well as the American Open.