An early picture of John Thomson with Johnny Vaughan and Rhona Cameron when they starred in The Fall Guy, 1996. He attended All Hallows Catholic High Schoolplaceholder image
An early picture of John Thomson with Johnny Vaughan and Rhona Cameron when they starred in The Fall Guy, 1996. He attended All Hallows Catholic High School

13 pictures of Preston's famous when they were all fresh-faced in their early days

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 10th Oct 2025, 13:53 GMT

These rarely seen youthful photos show some of the city’s biggest names before they were famous or in the days when they were just about to make their breakthrough.

From actors and sports people to broadcasters and film makers, they are the pride of Preston.

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The most famous Prestonian of all - Sir Tom Finney pictured at the age of 13

5. Before they were famous

The most famous Prestonian of all - Sir Tom Finney pictured at the age of 13 Photo: submit

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Elite athlete Holly Bradshaw, who specialises in pole vault, is pictured here as a youngster with the Flic Flac gymnasts

6. Before they were famous

Elite athlete Holly Bradshaw, who specialises in pole vault, is pictured here as a youngster with the Flic Flac gymnasts Photo: submit

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Born in Preston, actress Tupele Dorgu is pictured here in 2003 just before she burst on to the Coronation Street cobbles in the role of Kelly Crabtree

7. Before they were famous

Born in Preston, actress Tupele Dorgu is pictured here in 2003 just before she burst on to the Coronation Street cobbles in the role of Kelly Crabtree Photo: submit

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Manchester United player Phil Jones at the very start of his career with Blackburn Rovers. PIC: Action Images / Peter Cziborra

8. Before they were famous

Manchester United player Phil Jones at the very start of his career with Blackburn Rovers. PIC: Action Images / Peter Cziborra Photo: Peter Cziborra

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