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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13. Sophie Turner
Actress Sophie Turner, 28, was born in Northampton and became an overnight star playing Sansa Stark in HBO's Game of Thrones. She later married US singer Joe Jonas and had two daughters with him before splitting last year. Photo: Sophie Turner
14. Jo Whiley
Radio DJ Jo Whiley, 58, is another famous voice from Northampton. She studied at Campion School in Bugbrooke and launch of The Jo Whiley Show in BBC Radio One in February 1997, before moving over to Radio Two in 2009. Photo: Jo Whiley