Southport is a fantastic coastal destination like no other, boasting England’s oldest iron pier, beautiful sandy beaches and its very own lawnmower museum, But, did you know it is also the birthplace of many iconic household names?
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Originally part of Lancashire, Southport is now part of Merseyside and there are many famous faces with links to the beautiful seaside town, from Premier League footballers and top comedians to award-winning actors.
Here we take a look at 15 Sandgrounders who have gone on to achieve their dreams and make Southport proud.
5. Marc Almond
Marc Almond OBE shot to fame as the frontman of synth-pop/new wave duo Soft Cell. His career has spanned four decades has has sold over 30 million records worldwide. He was born in Southport and brought up in Birkdale. | Nick Spanos
6. Adele Roberts
Bowel cancer survivor, broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts was born in Southport and was educated at Merchant Taylors' Girls' School. | Submitted
7. Lee Mack
Comedian, actor and quiz show host Lee Mack was born in Southport. He wrote and starred in the sitcom Not Going Out and is a team captain on the BBC One comedy panel show Would I Lie to You? He went to Birkdale Primary Junior School, Stanley High School in Southport, and Everton High School in Blackburn. | BBC
8. Miranda Richardson
Actress Miranda Richardson was born in Southport. She won a Golden Globe for her performance in Enchanted April. Her films include Empire of the Sun, The Crying Game, Sleepy Hollow, Chicken Run and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. | Jeff Spicer/Stringer