From musicians to actors, sport stars to comedians, numerous celebrities were either born in or grew up in South Ribble.
Whilst some of these stars have been very vocal about their Lancashire roots, others may have totally slipped your notice.
So below we have collected 13 famous faces you may not have known were from South Ribble and included some information about what makes them so well known.

9. Peter Purves
The former Blue Peter presenter was born and raised in New Longton | submit

10. Kevin Simm
The singer grew up in Leyland, attending St Anne's Primary School and St. Mary's Catholic Technology College | Getty Images

11. Tom Bidwell
The screenwriter and playwright was born and raised in Leyland | Getty Images



