England’s greatest ever bowler James Anderson is without doubt one the borough's greatest ever sporting sons. The Lancashire paceman’s two-decade international career has seen him notch 690 Test victims, putting him third on the all-time list of leading wicket takers, just 18 behind the legendary Shane Warne.

placeholder image — England’s greatest ever bowler James Anderson is without doubt one the borough's greatest ever sporting sons. The Lancashire paceman’s two-decade international career has seen him notch 690 Test victims, putting him third on the all-time list of leading wicket takers, just 18 behind the legendary Shane Warne.

21 famous people who hail from Burnley, Pendle or the Ribble Valley (cloned)

By John Deehan

Published 15th Dec 2023, 16:29 GMT

Updated 15th Dec 2023, 16:30 GMT

We have our fair share of famous faces who were either born and bred in Burnley, Pendle or the Ribble Valley or who spent some portion of their childhood here.

Sports stars, actors, musicians, screen writers – our little corner of Lancashire has helped shape a wealth of big talent over the years.

How many faces do you recognise?

21. Nicola Wheeler

Burnley-born actress Nicola Wheeler, a former pupil at Walton Lane High School, starred in Coronation Street before landing the role of Nicola King in Emmerdale. Photo: Ian Gavan

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21 famous people who hail from Burnley, Pendle or the Ribble Valley (cloned)

We have our fair share of famous faces who were either born and bred in Burnley, Pendle or the Ribble Valley or who spent some portion of their childhood here.

21. Nicola Wheeler

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