Here’s 11 people who have, in some way or another, share an unusual connection to Preston.
9. Don Warrington
Another UCLan alumni, the actor has appeared on our TV screens for over four decades. Born in Trinidad he moved to the UK as a boy. He studied at UCLan before training to become an actor and trained as an actor at the Drama Centre London. Memorable TV roles include Rising Damp and Death in Paradise. Photo: steve riding
10. George Formby
The English actor and singer was born in Wigan and became famous during the inter-war period but his final days were here in Preston. After the death of his first wife, he was due to wed a Preston girl when he collapsed at her parents home in Penwortham. He was taken St Joseph's Hospital in Preston but died 10 days later. Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Ekin-Su Culculoglu
Did we know about this one? Probably yes! Love Island 2022 winner Ekinsu Cülcüloğlu studied at UClan as an aspiring actress. Her time in Preston included stints behind the bar at the student haunt, Ships and Giggles. Bar owner Andy Macdonald said Ekin-Su was known as Susie Hayzel to pals back then. Photo: Submit
12. Ed Sheeran
He’s now know for his record-breaking tours and multi-platium albums, but one of the singer-songwriters first break-through UK performances was here at Preston, The Ferret. Bizarrely, among the crowd that night was One Direction’s Harry Styles. Photo: Kevin McGuinness