1. Joseph Wright (1734)

Painter

English painter who worked on landscapes and portraits and was described as the "first professional painter to express the spirit of the Industrial Revolution".

2. Bobby Hassell (1980)

English Footballer

British defender who signed with the Barnsley football club in 2004 after spending seven seasons with Mansfield Town.

3. Kieran Harrison (1996)

Pop Singer

One of five members of the boyband United Vibe, which was formed during the fall 2018 season of The X Factor (UK). He signed as a solo artist to Rhythm King Records and began...

4. Liam Sharp (1968)

British Comic Book Artist

Famous for his contributions to the Testament, Event Horizon, and Death's Head II comic book series, Sharp is also known for establishing a digital reading company and application called Madefire.

5. Lauren Socha (1990)

British Actor

English actress who won a BAFTA in the Best Supporting Actress category for playing the role of Kelly Bailey in the E4 television series Misfits.

6. Jamaal Lascelles (1993)

Footballer

Defender who made his professional debut for Nottingham Forest in 2012, also spending time with Stevenage on loan. In 2014, he joined Newcastle United and has also served as their...

7. Becca Dudley (1991)

TV Show Host

Multi-talented television presenter for MTV who is also an editor, stylist, model and DJ. She was signed as a new face of MTV UK in 2012 and would go on...

8. Gwen Taylor (1939)

British Actor

Actress who became a fixture on British television with recurring roles on series like Barbara, Heartbeat and Coronation Street. She is also known for big screen fare like 1979's Life...

9. Jane Rossington (1943)

British Actor

Portrayed Jill Richardson on the British soap opera "Crossroads."

10. Martin Bailey (1967)

Photographer

Nature and wildlife photographer, pioneering podcaster, and international workshop leader who is well known for his fine art work in Japan, Antarctica, Iceland, and Africa, among other locations.

11. Maria Fowler (1986)

Best Known For Her Appearances O

English glamour model best known for her work as a Page 3 girl for The Sun.

12. Manjeeven Grewal (1993)

Actor

British actress who played the role of Ellen in the Nickelodeon produced film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. She also portrayed Milli Patel in My Life as a Popat.

13. Sat Bains (1971)

British Chef

Award-winning chef and restauranteur most well known for winning the series Great British Menu in 2007. He is also the proprietor of the Michelin star companies Restaurant Sat Bains with...

14. Michael Socha (1987)

British Actor

Starred in the critically acclaimed films Summer and This is England. He also played the role of Will Scarlet in the TV series Once Upon a Time. In 2013, he appeared in...

15. Nathan Doyle (1987)

Footballer

Defender and midfielder who played for Barnsley from 2010 to 2012 and Bradford City from 2012 to 2014.

16. Simon Groom (1950)

British Tv Presenter Producer An

British television presenter known for hosting the children's show Blue Peter from 1978-1986, and has produced documentaries like Angels and Devils.

17. Ben Osborn (1994)

English Footballer

Professional midfielder who established himself with Nottingham Forest of the Championship. In 2016, he was named Young Player of the Month for January.

18. Danica Thrall (1988)

English Television Personality A

Glamor model who gained reality fame by competing on the 2012 seasons of Celebrity Big Brother. She has modeled for men's magazines like FHM, Maxim and Loaded magazine.

19. David Dixon (1947)

British Actor

English actor best known for playing Ford Prefect in the 1981 BBC mini-series adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

20. Steve Powell (1955)

Footballer

Defender and midfielder who played for Derby County from 1971-1985, winning the Football League First Division championship twice.

21. Jack O'Connell (1990)

Movie Actor

English actor who played the film roles of Pukey Nicholls in This is England, Marky in Harry Brown, and James Cook in the drama Skins. He also appeared in Eden Lake.

22. Ukweli Roach (1986)

TV Actor

Actor who reached a new level of fame by playing Dr. Robert Borden on the NBA drama Blindspot. He previously played Marcus on The Royals and appeared in such films as StreetDance...

23. Kaide Gordon (2004)

Soccer Player

Winger known for playing with Liverpool FC in the Premier League. He is popular on Instagram where he has over 140,000 followers. 

24. Jordon Mutch (1991)

Professional Footballer

Midfielder who made his senior career debut in 2008 with Birmingham City. He joined Cardiff City in 2012.

25. Jake Kean (1991)

Football Goalkeeper

Goalkeeper who made his professional debut in 2009 with the Blackburn Rovers and played on loan with Hartlepool United in 2010.

26. Charlotte Dyer (1995)

YouTube Star

YouTube gamer who uploads content featuring a variety of games as well as vlogs and challenges. Her YouTube username is Mastercharclash. She has more than 200,000 subscribers.

27. Dave Brailsford (1964)

Welsh Cycling Coach

Renowned British cycling coach widely considered one of the best of his era. He received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award after his country won eight gold...

28. Mark Hateley (1961)

Footballer And Manager

English soccer player best known for his rangers with Rangers FC, where he won five consecutive Scottish Premier League titles. He played internationally for England at the 1986 FIFA World...

29. Chris Whitehead (1986)

English Rugby Union Player

Chris Whitehead is a rugby union player for Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership. His position of choice is Hooker. His Premiership debut for Chiefs came against Leicester Tigers at...

30. Mark Stallard (1974)

English Footballer And Manager

Mark Stallard is a former English professional footballer who last played for Conference North side Corby Town as a striker. He made more than 450 appearances in the Football League...

31. Martin Bullock (1975)

Footballer

Martin John Bullock is an English former football midfielder who is a youth team coach at New Zealand Premiership club Waitakere United. He previously played for five league teams over...

32. Freda Bedi (1911)

Gelongma

Bedi was a British woman born in Derby England who became famous as the first Western woman to take ordination in Tibetan Buddhism.

33. Usman Ahmed (1981)

Muslim Boxer

Usman Uzzy Ahmed is an English Professional Boxer from Derbyshire England. He was former British Masters English British and Commonwealth Super flyweight title challenger.

34. Tom Sherlock (1981)

British Basketball Player

Tom Sherlock is a British professional basketball player currently playing for the Leicester Riders in the British Basketball League.

35. Reg Harrison (1923)

English Footballer And Manager

Reg Harrison is an English former professional footballer who played as a right winger.

36. Bert Mozley (1923)

English Footballer

Bert Mozley is a retired English international footballer who spent his entire professional career with hometown club Derby County. After retiring as a player in 1955 he emigrated to Canada.

37. Joan Rice (1930)

British Actor

Joan Rice was a British film actress. Rice is best known for her role as Dalabo in the film His Majesty O'Keefe which co-starred Burt Lancaster. She also played Maid...

38. Dafydd Wigley (1943)

Welsh Politician; Former Mp Asse

Dafydd Wigley Baron Wigley is a Welsh politician. He served as Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament for Caernarfon from 1974 until 2001 and as an Assembly Member for Caernarfon from...

39. Joel Hinds (1987)

British Squash Player

Joel Hinds is a professional squash player who represents England. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 73 in August 2011.

40. Brian Hopkins (1933)

Footballer

Brian J. Hopkins is an English former footballer who played for Port Vale and Burton Albion in the 1950s.

41. Chris Williamson (politician) (1956)

British Politician

Christopher Williamson is a British Labour Party politician who was elected as the Member of Parliament for Derby North in 2010. He was also a local councillor representing the Normanton...

42. James Harkness (1864)

Canadian Mathematician

James Harkness was a Canadian mathematician born in Derby England and educated at Trinity College Cambridge. Coming early to the United States he was connected with Bryn Mawr College from...

43. Josh Lillis (1987)

Footballer

Joshua Mark Josh Lillis is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Football League Two side Rochdale. He has previously played for Scunthorpe United Notts County and...

44. Richard A. Brualdi (1939)

American Mathematician

R. A. Brualdi is a professor emeritus of combinatorial mathematics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Brualdi received his Ph. D. from Syracuse University in 1964; his advisor was H. J....

45. Jonathan Joseph (rugby union) (1991)

English Rugby Union Player

Jonathan Byron Alexander Joseph is an English rugby union footballer who represents England at international level and Bath Rugby in the English Premiership. Joseph attended Millfield School. Joseph was one...

46. Stephen Akers (1988)

English Footballer

Stephen Marc Akers is an English footballer who currently plays for Hollywood United Hitmen in the USL Premier Development League.

47. Tony Betts (1953)

English Footballer

Anthony Thomas Tony Betts is an English former footballer who played as a forward. He played in the Football League the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer...

48. Tony Holyoake (1946)

Canadian Darts Player

Tony Holyoake is a Canadian former darts player. Holyoake played in the 1983 BDO World Darts Championship losing in the first round 2-1 to England's Dave Lee. Holyoake is also...

49. Andrew Tretton (1976)

Footballer

Andrew Tretton is an English former footballer who played as a defender. He retired in 2007 due to a persistent knee injury.

50. Stuart Gulliver (1959)

Executive Director And Group Chi

Stuart Thomson Gulliver is a British banking business executive. He is the current Group Chief Executive of HSBC a position he has held since 1 January 2011. Gulliver was born...