Sir Edward Littleton, 1st Baronet (c.1599 – c.1657) a 17th-century English Baronet and politician from the extended Lyttelton family
Richard Hurd (1720–1808) was an English divine and writer, and Bishop of Worcester
Alethea Lewis (1749–1827) was an English novelist, she also used the pseudonym Eugenia de Acton.
Her subject-matter centred on her profound Christianity.

Ernest J. Chambers (1862–1925) was a Canadian militia officer, journalist, author, and civil servant.
Emigrated aged 8.

George Edalji (1876 in Penkridge – 1953) a Parsi English solicitor who served three years' hard labour after being convicted on a charge of injuring a pony.
He was pardoned after a campaign in which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle took a prominent role.

Rebekah Staton (born 1981) is an English actress, best known for narrating Don't Tell The Bride and appearing as Della in Raised by Wolves
Adam Legzdins (born 1986 in Penkridge) is an English professional footballer and goalkeeper, made over 150 professional appearances so far, currently plays for Birmingham City F.C.
Sugarthief (formed 2015) are an Indie-rock band consisting of Jack and Jordi James (brothers), and school friends Luke Owen and Reece Downton.
Sir Edward Littleton, 1st Baronet (c.1599 – c.1657) a 17th-century English Baronet and politician from the extended Lyttelton family
Richard Hurd (1720–1808) was an English divine and writer, and Bishop of Worcester
Alethea Lewis (1749–1827) was an English novelist, she also used the pseudonym Eugenia de Acton. Her subject-matter centred on her profound Christianity.
Ernest J. Chambers (1862–1925) was a Canadian militia officer, journalist, author, and civil servant. Emigrated aged 8.
George Edalji (1876 in Penkridge – 1953) a Parsi English solicitor who served three years' hard labour after being convicted on a charge of injuring a pony. He was pardoned after a campaign in which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle took a prominent role.
Rebekah Staton (born 1981) is an English actress, best known for narrating Don't Tell The Bride and appearing as Della in Raised by Wolves
Adam Legzdins (born 1986 in Penkridge) is an English professional footballer and goalkeeper, made over 150 professional appearances so far, currently plays for Birmingham City F.C.
Sugarthief (formed 2015) are an Indie-rock band consisting of Jack and Jordi James (brothers), and school friends Luke Owen and Reece Downton.
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