Swindonian
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A Swindonian is someone who inhabits or originates from Swindon, England.
[edit] Notable Swindonians
- Dean Ashton - Premiership footballer playing for West Ham United. Born in Swindon.
- Ralph Bates - Writer.
- Jon Bourgerie - Presenter of The Late Show London [[1]] was born in Swindon
- Julian Clary - Comedian, formerly a resident of Rodbourne. His family still lives in the area.
- Jamie Cox - Boxer. ABA light-welterweight champion. Won a gold medal for the England team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia.
- Rick Davies - Founder and member of the band Supertramp.
- Diana Dors - Actress.
- John Francome - Novelist, Sports commentator and former Jockey.
- Justin Hayward - Lead guitarist (and one of the composers) for the rock band The Moody Blues.
- David Hempleman-Adams - Explorer.
- David Howell - Ryder Cup golfer. Ranked 10th in the world[2]. Highest ranked English golfer, and also the highest ranked British golfer.
- Richard Jefferies - Victorian nature writer born at Coate.
- Mark Lamarr - TV presenter, comedian, and radio DJ. Grew up in Park South.
- Angel Long - Adult Movie actress.
- Melinda Messenger - Former glamour model and television presenter. Born in Swindon.
- Antony Micallef - Artist.
- Matthew Mills - Manchester City FC & England U-21 Defender.
- Desmond Morris - Anthropologist.
- Orange n Blue - DJ from the 90s Drum & Bass Scene. Now part of Cintamani records
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Singer/Songwriter.
- Billie Piper - Actress (and former pop singer), who played Rose in the 2005/2006 seasons of BBC Sci-Fi TV programme Doctor Who.
- Ben Thatcher - Football player in the FA Premier League with Manchester City FC.
- Tim Smith - Radio 2 Broadcaster and co-presenter of Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon Show.
- Ken White - Artist, best known for his association with Richard Branson's Virgin Companies.
- XTC, an influential pop rock band from Swindon.
- Dave Gregory - Lead guitarist from 1979 to 1999. Born in Swindon.
- Colin Moulding - Founding member, second songwriter, vocalist, and bassist for the band. Born in Swindon.
- Andy Partridge - Founding member, guitarist and chief songwriter. Born in Malta. Raised in Swindon, where he still lives.
- Jon Lewis - England and Gloucestershire cricketer
