Gerald Finzi, composer, lived in Painswick from 1922–26 at a house called "Kingsmill".

Susan Lynch, Irish actress, moved to live in Painswick in 2008.

Charles Wilfred Orr, composer, lived in Painswick from 1934–76.

Julian Slade, composer of the 1954 hit musical Salad Days, moved to Painswick as a child, had a lifelong association with the village and was honorary President of Painswick Players.

Thomas Twining, tea merchant, was born in Painswick in 1675, and in 1706 set up his first tea shop at 216 Strand, London, later to become home of the famous Twinings brand.

The first Baron Dickinson lived in Painswick.
 His son, the second Baron, runs the Painswick Rococo Garden, designed by Benjamin Hyett II in the 1740s, to entertain his guests at Painswick House.
It is the only surviving garden of the rococo period which is open to the public.

Robert Watkin-Mills, the bass-baritone, was born in Painswick
Gerald Finzi, composer, lived in Painswick from 1922–26 at a house called "Kingsmill".
Susan Lynch, Irish actress, moved to live in Painswick in 2008.
Charles Wilfred Orr, composer, lived in Painswick from 1934–76.
Julian Slade, composer of the 1954 hit musical Salad Days, moved to Painswick as a child, had a lifelong association with the village and was honorary President of Painswick Players.
Thomas Twining, tea merchant, was born in Painswick in 1675, and in 1706 set up his first tea shop at 216 Strand, London, later to become home of the famous Twinings brand.
The first Baron Dickinson lived in Painswick.  His son, the second Baron, runs the Painswick Rococo Garden, designed by Benjamin Hyett II in the 1740s, to entertain his guests at Painswick House. It is the only surviving garden of the rococo period which is open to the public.
Robert Watkin-Mills, the bass-baritone, was born in Painswick
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