founder and joint chief executive of Bet365, lives in Betchton David Eastwood (b. 1959), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, was educated at Sandbach School. Yvette Fielding (b. 1968), TV presenter, lives near Sandbach. Edwin Foden (1841–1911), vehicle manufacturer. Neil and Rob Gibbons, (b. 1976 or 77), screenwriters Sir George Ernest Haynes (1902–1983), director of the National Council of Social Service, was educated at Sandbach School. Samuel Henshall (1764/65–1807), philologist, was baptised in Sandbach. The Rt Revd William James (1542 in Sandbach – 1617), an English academic and bishop Charles Latham MRCS LSA (1816–1907), physician, recognised by public memorial statue. George William Latham (1827–1886), English landowner and barrister. John Latham (1761–1843), physician, bought an estate in Sandbach. John Latham (1787–1853), magistrate and poet, is buried at Sandbach. Peter Mere Latham (1789–1875), physician, son of John Latham (1761–1843), was educated at Sandbach School. Sir Charles Lidbury (1880–1978), president Institute of Bankers (1939–46), worked in Sandbach. Fred Mortimer (1880–1953), brass band conductor, Foden's Brass Band. Harry Mortimer (1902–1992), brass band conductor, Foden Brass Band musician, Professor of trumpet at RNCM. Henry Newcome (1627–1695), clergyman, was ordained as Presbyterian minister in Sandbach. Wally Oakes GC (1932–1965), a BR train driver who died from fatal burns after staying in his cab to stop his damaged train, lived at Wheelock Heath Anthony Palmer VC (1819 Brereton Green – 1892), an English recipient of the Victoria Cross Ivor Armstrong Richards (1893–1979), English literary critic. George Roper (1934–2003), comedian, lived in the town at the time of his death. William Steele (1610–1680), Lord Chancellor of Ireland, was born in Sandbach. Sport Matt Beesley (born 1992 in Sandbach) an English rugby union player, currently playing at Northampton Saints Philip Dunkley (b. 1951), English cricketer. Thomas Hilditch (1885 in Sandbach – 1957), an English first-class cricketer Charles Kelly (1894–1969), footballer for Tranmere Rovers and Stoke. Frank Roberts (1893–1961), Manchester City footballer. Bert Sproston (1914–2000), former England footballer, was signed by Leeds United from Sandbach Ramblers. Barrie Wheatley, former English footballer, played for Sandbach Ramblers, Liverpool, Crewe Alexandra, and Rochdale See also Listed buildings in Sandbach References Bibliography Cheshire Historic Towns Survey: Sandbach Archaeological Assessment, 2003, Cheshire County Council Cheshire Historic Towns Survey: Sandbach Archaeological Strategy , 2003, Cheshire County Council External links Sandbach Town Council Sandbach – Ancient Market Town Cheshire Market Towns Sandbach United Football Club Sandbach United Community Football Centre Sandbach Community Hub Sandbach Town Guide at