East Grinstead is a picturesque and historic town in north-east West Sussex near the Surrey and Kent borders, and only a few miles from the famous Ashdown Forest. There are plenty of local beauty spots and attractions within easy reach; the most popular of these including Winnie-the-Pooh[?] Country and the Bluebell Railway.
... Fats Waller, pianist (+ 1943)
May 21 - Robert Montgomery, actor (+ 1981)
June 2 - Johnny Weissmuller, American swimmer and actor
July 12 - Deng Xiaoping, Chinese ...