Nottingham, England

1. Shide Boss (1992)

R&b Singer

Singer, songwriter, and actor known for winning Channel 4's national singing competition Hollyoaks Unsigned, which looked for underground artist who could write a song for the soap opera Hollyoaks. He...

2. Vicky McClure (1983)

British Actor

Actress best known for her long collaborative with Shane Meadows on his This is England series. She also had a recurring role on Broadchurch in 2013 and went on to...

3. Thomas Cranmer (1489)

Archbishop Of Canterbury

Leader of the English Reformation, Archbishop of Canterbury, and a supporter of Royal Supremacy, which meant that the king had control over the church.

4. Ben Woodburn (1999)

Soccer Player

Welsh forward who, at 17 years and 45 days old, became the youngest player ever to score a goal for Liverpool. He also became the third-youngest player ever to start...

5. Lisa Williamson (1980)

Novelist

Known for her novel The Art of Being Normal. The book was first published as a softcover novel on January 1, 2015, with the hardcover version being published on January...

6. William Booth (1829)

Founder Of The Salvation Army

British Methodist preacher who founded the Salvation Army in 1865 and was its first General from 1878 to 1912.

7. Albert Ball (1896)

Recipient Of The Victoria Cross

World War I fighter pilot and the United Kingdom's top flying ace at the time of his death.

8. Alma Reville (1899)

British Screenwriter Film Direct

Screenwriter and assistant director who worked alongside legendary directors Maurice Elvey and Berthold Viertel.

9. LadBaby (1987)

Blogger

Dad blogger behind the blog Ladbaby, who documents his honest approach into first time parenthood alongside his wife, LadBabyMum. He's also a self-proclaimed entrepreneur and inventor of the Toolbox Lunchbox. 

10. Ian Kirkby (1968)

TV Actor

Famous for playing Harry Batt on the CBBC and BBC children's programs Dick and Dom in da Bungalow and The Legend of Dick and Dom, Kirby is also known for...

11. Cameron Liddell (1989)

Guitarist

Rhythm guitarist for the English band Asking Alexandria who played on their award-winning 2011 release, Reckless & Relentless.

12. Cookie Monsta (1989)

DJ

Producer and DJ known for his grimy dubstep beats as heard in popular songs such as "Yow Mamma," "Ginger Pubes," "and "Me Want Cookie." 

13. Beverley Allitt (1968)

English Serial Killer

Serial killer who murdered four children while working as a nurse in the children's ward of Grantham and Kesteven Hospital through the use of insulin injections.

14. Guy Willatt (1918)

Cricketer

First-class player from 1938-1956 for Cambridge University, Nottinghamshire, Scotland, and Derbyshire.

15. Thomas Barber (1996)

Reality Star

Gained fame as a finalist on the eighteenth series of the UK's Big Brother. 

16. Katie Redford (1989)

TV Actress

Actress who is known for her work on British television. In 2015, she appeared in 4 episodes of the British TV comedy Mount Pleasant as Cazzy.

17. Carl Froch (1977)

British Boxer

Nicknamed "The Cobra," known for a great chin and gutsy, entertaining style; held IBF, WBA, and WBC titles.

18. Nigel Pearson (1963)

Football Player And Manager

Soccer player turned coach who started his second stint as the manager of Leicester City FC in 2011.

19. Roy Skelton (1931)

English Actor And Voice Artist

Best known for providing his voice for the roles of Zippy and George on the television show Rainbow. He also lent his voice to a few Doctor Who villains.

20. Stuart Broad (1986)

English Cricketer

Bowler who won the 2010 ICC World T20 with England, personally winning Man of the Match in the semifinal. He became just the fifth English bowler to take 300 Test...

21. Michael Jayston (1935)

Actor

Notable for his television, stage, film, and voice acting work, Jayston starred in the 1973 BBC miniseries version of Jane Eyre; acted in numerous stage and television productions of Shakespeare...

22. Bru-C (1991)

Rapper

English grime rapper who built a fan base through online platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube with tracks like "IAMBRU," "JDZ Spitfire" and "Storyteller." He was previously a member of the...

23. Su Pollard (1949)

English Actress And Singer

After rising to fame for both her chart-topping 1986 song "Starting Together" and for her role on the English situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!, this vocalist and stage and screen actress was...

24. Brian Lemon (1937)

British Musician

Jazz artist who served as an arranger for Benny Goodwin, Kenny Baker, Buddy Tate, Ben Webster, and George Chisholm.

25. Tigar (2002)

YouTube Star

Agar.io gamer who became known for his trolling videos that he uploads to YouTube. He has garnered more than 150,000 subscribers.

26. Arsher Ali (1984)

Actor

Actor who has appeared in films such as 2021's The Dig, and TV shows such as Cold Courage, Ackley Bridge and Doctor Who. He has been outspoken about the challenges faced by British Asian actors,...

27. Harriet Cains (1993)

Actress

Television and film actress who is best known for her role as Philipa Featherington in the series Bridgerton. She has also starred in Marcella, Safe House, and In The Flesh. 

28. Christopher Dean (1958)

English Figure Skater

British ice dancer who won the 1984 Olympic gold with partner Jayne Torvill, as well as a bronze in 1994.

29. Alvin Lee (1944)

English Rock Guitarist And Singe

Guitarist who performed at Woodstock with his blues-rock band Ten Years After.

30. Elton Dean (1945)

British Musician

English saxophonist and keyboard player who was part of the Keith Tippett Sextet from 1968 to 1970 and Soft Machine from 1969 to 1972.

31. Harold Shipman (1946)

British Serial Killer

British doctor and serial killer who killed patients by injecting them with lethal amounts of diamorphine.

32. Ian Paice (1948)

British Musician

Musician who worked with the rock band Deep Purple and was the only musician in the group to appear on all of their albums. He has also worked as a session musician.

33. Matt Henshaw (1987)

Soul Singer

Notable for his albums The Deepest Cellar and Coming Around, this British blues and soul singer began his rise to fame early in the second decade of the 21st century....

34. Dee Christopher (1987)

Magician

Magician and reality star known for his unique skills in "psychokinetic magic," he performed his diverse illusion skills on the popular BBC Three series Killer Magic. He is often recognized...

35. Calum McSwiggan (1990)

YouTube Star

Popular YouTuber who makes comedy videos and vlogs on his personal channel eatgaylove. He finds light in serious topics such as LGBT rights, suicide, and mental health.

36. NAO (1987)

Soul Singer

Singer, songwriter and producer who has won fans with her blend of soul, funk and electronic music, as heard on songs like "Girlfriend" and "In the Morning." Her debut full-length For All...

37. David McGoldrick (1987)

Footballer

Forward who made his senior career debut in 2004. He played for Nottingham Forest from 2009 to 2013.

38. Chris O'Grady (1986)

Soccer Player

Striker whose professional debut came in 2003 with Leicester City; he also played for Rotherham United and Rochdale before signing with Barnsley in 2013.

39. Graham Russell (1950)

British Musician

British-Australian guitarist who rose to fame with the soft rock band Air Supply.

40. Tom Huddlestone (1986)

Footballer

Midfielder who joined Hull City in 2013 after spending eight seasons with Tottenham Hotspur. He became a member of England's national team in 2009.

41. Neon Hitch (1986)

English Singer

British singer and songwriter whose single "Get Over You" led to collaborations with other artists, including Gym Class Heroes and Kreashawyn.

42. Chris Poole (1981)

YouTube Star

Self-proclaimed cat obsessed individual who is known as the content creator behind the YouTube channel Cole and Marmalade. Cole and Marmalade are his cats who star on the channel to...

43. HDvee (1995)

YouTube Star

YouTube PokeTuber who is famous for his HDvee channel. He has earned massive popularity there for his Pokemon Top 5 and Top 10 countdowns, commentaries on Ash Ketchum, and discussions. 

44. Lucy Pargeter (1977)

Soap Opera Actress

British actress who played Helen Raven in Crossroads and Chas Dingle in the popular ITV soap opera Emmerdale.

45. Caitlin Evans (1994)

TikTok Star

Calligraphy expert who shares her letting skills in video format on TikTok, where she's earned over 270,000 fans. She could be found by the username of caitlligraphy.

46. Cherie Lunghi (1952)

Actress Dancer

She became known for her roles in the late 20th century films Excalibur, The Mission, and Frankenstein.

47. Joshua Ward-Hibbert (1994)

British Tennis Player

British tennis player whose accomplishments include winning the Australian Open boys' doubles title in 2012. He was previously an exceptional basketball player, being named the England Under-16 Boys' Player of...

48. Ace Bhatti (1969)

Actor

Notable for his major roles in EastEnders, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Grease Monkeys, and Cardiac Arrest, he is also recognized for his recurring roles in series such as New Street...

49. Charlie Creed-Miles (1972)

Actor

Known for his title role in the 2011 film Wild Bill and for his starring role in the 2000 movie Essex Boys, this British screen actor also played major roles...

50. Mini Fairhurst (1997)

YouTube Star

Drummer who has risen to fame for her self-titled YouTube channel. Her drum covers of popular songs have helped her garner more than 47 million total views. 

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