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Chingford includes secondary schools, most notably Rush Croft Sports College.
[edit] Notable residents and former residents
The Kray twins are buried in Chingford cemetery.
The author and games designer Joe Dever was born in Chingford in 1956.
The footballer David Beckham grew up in Chingford having been born at Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone on 2 May 1975. As a child he attended Chingford School and played football for Ridgeway Rovers, a local side.
The Apple Mac Designer Jonathan Ive was born and lived in Chingford in his early years; he now lives in California. He designed the iPod (all generations) iMac (all generations), iBook, Powerbook, MacBook and MacBook Pro, as well as the new iPhone.
Chingford is home to singer and ex-glamour model Samantha Fox.
Chingford is home to former England, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United player Teddy Sheringham.
Radio DJ Grant Nelson went to school in Chingford.
Some members of #1 chart group Blazin' Squad live in Chingford.
Leslie Phillips, comedy star of the Carry On Films, lived in Chingford.
Former Eastenders star Daniella Westbrook lives in Chingford.
Alan Davies, stand-up comedian and regular guest on quiz show QI, was born in Chingford.
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