International sports stars, actors, TV presenters and more, lots of people born in the city are very familiar faces.
Here is our tribute to 20 of the more well-known names linked to the city. This is not a definitive list – just a flavour of what we have had to offer the worlds of music, theatre, broadcasting, sport and beyond.
17. Holly Bradshaw
Pole vault star from Euxton was born in Preston. Won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics
18. Wade Barrett
Real name Stu Bennett, the WWE wrestling star is a massive PNE fan from Penwortham. Currently working as a colour commentator on the NXT brand for the American wrestling giant
19. Mark Lawrenson
A Liverpool great to one era of football fans and a respected TV pundit to another. Born in Preston, 'Lawro' grew up in Penwortham and started his career with North End
20. Scott Fitzgerald
After winning Commonwealth Games gold and a professional British title, the highly-tipped fight star has been battling some personal demons