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Two Harry Potter actors were born in Epsom KT18. One of them is Warwick Davis. He is known for playing the part of Wicket in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Willow Ufgood in Willow, and Filius Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter series. The other is Tom Felton who portrayed Draco Malfoy.
One of Britain’s most famous fitness trainers, Joe Wick, also comes from Epsom KT18. Other notable residents include Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield.
Until the mid 19th century, Epsom, a spring line settlement, was known as a spa town. It was famous for its mineral waters and magnesium sulphate, also called Epsom salt, which derived from boiling down mineral waters. The antique water pump and multiple exhibits in the town’s museum are just a few of the remnants of that period.