We’ve picked 10 notable individuals, hometown heroes and celebrities who are linked with the area and who may spark an interest.
See how many of these famous people you knew were born, lived or worked in the towns of Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks and East Grinstead.
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5. Jimmy Hill
Late footballer and Match Of The Day presenter Jimmy Hill lived with his wife Bryony in Hurstpierpoint. He made his name playing for Fulham in the 1950s and enjoyed a second career as a distinguished broadcaster. Photo: Anton Want/Getty Images
6. Richard Osman
Comedian and novelist Richard Osman grew up in Cuckfield and wrote the bestselling book on Amazon UK this year. Richard attended Warden Park School as a child and returned to Cuckfield last October for the 2022 Cuckfield BookFest. Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images
7. Neil Gaiman
Acclaimed novelist Neil Gaiman lived in East Grinstead from 1965 to 1980 and from 1984-1987. He was educated at Fonthill School in East Grinstead and Ardingly College. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
8. Nick Van Eede
Cutting Crew singer Nick Van Eede, best known for the 1986 hit '(I Just) Died in Your Arms', grew up in Cuckfield and the Ashdown Forest area. He has lived near Hastings for about ten years and also lived in Brighton for about 20 years. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images