As the Lancashire Post this week celebrates its 140th birthday, we’re celebrating some of the very best things about our county with a selection of galleries.
For our first gallery, we thought it was most appropriate to honour the legendary Lancastrians who made history over the years.
Next, we turn our attention to the present day to celebrate the famous faces from across Lancashire who keep our county’s name in lights in a whole number of ways.
From sporting stars to TV icons, here are 14* of Lancashire biggest star’s today...
*Wondering why we’ve only picked 14? Well as it’s our 140th birthday, we are doing 10 galleries of 14. The next in the series will be out on Friday.
5. Chris Lowe
The Blackpool born keyboardist is one half of the most successful duo in UK music history, Pet Shop Boys, who boast 44 top 40 hits. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Helen Worth
This actress, who grew up in Morecambe, is one of British TV's most iconic faces, ahving played Gail Platt in the ITV soap Coronation Street for 50 years from 1974 to 2024. | Getty Images
7. Jon Richardson
The Lancaster born comedian, actoR and radio presenter is best known for his appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, the TV show Meet the Richardsons and most recently the BBC series Waterloo Road. | Getty Images For Bauer Media
8. Steve Pemberton
Born in Blackburn but raised in Chorley, this actor, writer, comedian and director is best known for the BBC shows The League of Gentlemen, Inside No.9 and Psychoville. | Getty Images