BEM (1913–1995), English author of history and historical fiction, lived in Madeley from 1956 to 1995. Billy Wright, CBE (1924–1994) former captain of Wolves and the England football team, attended Madeley Senior School, now Haberdashers' Abraham Darby. Made 490 appearances for Wolves. Richie Woodhall (born 1968), former boxer, 1988 Summer Olympics light-middleweight bronze medal and WBC super-middleweight champion, attended Abraham Darby School, now Haberdashers' Abraham Darby. Rob Edwards, (born 1982) former Wolves and Wales full-back, 232 appearances, 111 for Wolves, born there. See also Listed buildings in Madeley, Shropshire References External links Madeley Parish Council has information about local history, events, etc. Telford Culture Zone, Council run service for local arts and events Telford Towns in Shropshire Ironbridge Gorge Civil parishes in Shropshire