In 1837 Angela became the richest woman in England when she inherited her grandfather 's fortune .
The village 's notable residents have included Sir Francis Burdett ( 1770 -- 1844 ) , a radical Whig politician , and his daughter Angela Burdett - Coutts .
In 1837 Angela Burdett - Coutts became the richest woman in England when daughter inherited daughter 's grandfather 's fortune .
The village 's notable residents have included Sir Francis Burdett ( 1770 -- 1844 ) , a radical Whig politician , and his daughter Angela Burdett - Coutts .