Sports stars, actors, musicians, screen writers – our little corner of Lancashire has helped shape a wealth of big talent over the years.
How many faces do you recognise?
5. Jordan North
BBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North, who is claret and blue through and through, was a pupil at St James' Lanehead Primary School in Burnley The photo shows him finishing his incredible 100-mile Comic Relief rowing challenge in Burnley back in 2022. Photo: Comic Relief
6. Alice Barry
Burnley actress Alice Barry made her name on the hit TV comedy drama Shameless. Photo: Tom Lally
7. Rachel Brown-Finnis
Burnley-born goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis won 82 caps for England in a stellar career that saw her collect a Women’s FA Cup winners’ medal, play Women’s Super League (WSL) soccer for Liverpool Women and Everton Ladies, and represent GB at the London 2012 Olympics. Photo: Andy Ford Photo: Andy Ford
8. SIr Ian McKellen
Acting legend Sir Ian McKellen's family may have moved to Wigan when he was just two months old, but we're still claiming him as one of our own. Photo: LEON NEAL