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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Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald has held the British super-welterweight title since 2019. He is pictured here as a teenager in 2007

9. Before they were famous

Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald has held the British super-welterweight title since 2019. He is pictured here as a teenager in 2007 Photo: submit

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BBC Radio 6 Music DJ and journalist Mary Ann Hobbs is pictured to the far left with pals at high school. She was born in Preston and grew up in Garstang

10. Before they were famous

BBC Radio 6 Music DJ and journalist Mary Ann Hobbs is pictured to the far left with pals at high school. She was born in Preston and grew up in Garstang Photo: submit

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Preston born journalist and broadcaster Ranvir Singh pictured at her old school Kirkham Grammar in 2006. It was during her early days with BBC North West Tonight

11. Before they were famous

Preston born journalist and broadcaster Ranvir Singh pictured at her old school Kirkham Grammar in 2006. It was during her early days with BBC North West Tonight Photo: Submit

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Rugby legend Bill Beaumont hails from Chorley

12. Bill Beaumont

Rugby legend Bill Beaumont hails from Chorley | submit

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