From chat show hosts to cricket stars, we’ve scoured 14 famous faces that come from Northampton.
Nestled in the heart of England, Northampton has always been abuzz with homegrown talent.
Actors have after all, been treading the boards at the Royal & Derngate since 1884.
And some of the country’s best and brightest have also been educated in Northampton’s Schools for Boys and Girls.
While some of our countdown of celebs may be known to you, others could come as a surprise.
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5. 'Whispering' Bob Harris
'Whispering' Bob Harris, 78, is a pioneer of the music industry. He presented 1970s live music show The Old Grey Whitle Test, co-founded Time Out magazine and is still a BBC radio broadcaster after more than 50 years. Photo: BBC
6. Lesley Joseph
One of Britain's best-loved comedy actresses, Leslie Joseph, 78, grew up in Kingsthorpe and attended Northampton School for Girls. She became a household name starring as snobby neighbour Dorian in sitcom Birds of a Feather. Photo: Lesley Joseph
7. Dame Pat McGrath
Pat McGrath, 52, is the first British makeup artist to be made a Dame Commander of British Empire. Born in Northampton, she studied at Northampton College and went on to become a catwalk stalwart for Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, later founding a $1billion dollar makeup brand. Photo: Pat McGrath
8. Alan Moore
Alan Moore, 70, is arguably the world's most famous comic book writer. A lifelong Northampton resident, his graphic novels Watchmen, V For Vendetta, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, From Hell and Batman: The Killing Joke were all adapted for the big screen. Photo: National World