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Welcome to the people and places collection
From famous artists to world-renowned authors, eminent politicians to kings and queens, the Chilterns has long been associated with famous people from British history.

In this section you can find out all about these people, which parts of the Chilterns they are linked with and what you can visit today connected with them. You can also explore local buildings, places and features which have a wealth of history associated with them.

There are lots of fascinating facts waiting to be discovered - start exploring!

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We are grateful for the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Chiltern Society and many local volunteers which enabled the development of these pages.
Rupert Brooke - Copyright free
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Rupert Brooke
3rd August 1887 - 23rd April 1915