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.
9. Marcus Wareing
Marcus Wareing is a Michelin-starred celebrity chef and is now best known for being a judge on Masterchef: The Professionals. He was born in Southport. His father was a fruit and potato merchant. | LDRS
10. Fran Halsall
Swimmer Fran Halsall has represented Great Britain at the Olympics, FINA world championships, and European championships, and England at the Commonwealth Games. She competed primarily in freestyle and butterfly events and won a series of gold and silver medals. | Warren Little/Getty Images
11. Ginger McCain
Race horse trainer Ginger McCain led the champion steeplechaser Red Rum to three Grand National victories in the 1970s and won a fourth with Amberleigh House in 2004. He started out in a small stables behind the showroom of his used-car store in his hometown of Southport. | Getty Images
12. Ryan Prescott
Ryan Prescott is a British actor from Southport who currently plays Ryan Connor on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. He has also starred in Emmerdale and Doctors. | Jeff Spicer / Stringer