links Several roads link Stow to surrounding villages. Over longer distances, the Fosse Way (A429) runs from Exeter to Lincoln, the A424 from Burford into the A44 and to Evesham, and the A436 between Cheltenham and Gloucester. From 1881 until 1962, Stow was served by Stow-on-the-Wold railway station on the Great Western Railway's Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway. The nearest station is now Moreton-in-Marsh, some 4 miles (6 km) from Stow on the Cotswold Line between Hereford and London Paddington. An alternative is Kingham railway station, some 5 miles (8 km) from Stow on the same line. Notable people Clement Barksdale (1609–1687), writer and poet, was Rector of Stow-on-the-Wold from 1660 to 1687. Edmund Chilmead (1610–1654), writer, translator and musician, was born in the town. George Wilkinson (1814–1890), was the architect of Stow-on-the-Wold Workhouse in 1836. George Pepall (1876–1953), county cricketer, was born in the town. Harry Ferguson (1884–1960), engineer and inventor of the Ferguson tractor, died in the town. Frederic Bartlett (1886–1969), experimental psychologist and academic, was born in the town. John Howland (1895–1958), county cricketer, was born in the town. John Entwistle (1944–2002), musician, producer and bass guitarist of the Who, bought Quarwood in Stow-on-the-Wold in 1976. His funeral was held at St Edward's Church. David Loder (born 1964), racehorse trainer, was born in the town. References External links Town council's web site Towns in Gloucestershire Market towns in Gloucestershire Civil parishes in Gloucestershire Cotswolds Cotswold District Charter fairs