Bradford, England

1. Leo Spencer (1999)

Instagram Star

Professional scooter rider turned Instagram star known as a member of Grit Academy UK. He has hosted events for UK parks such as The Works, Adrenaline Alley, Rampworx and Beast...

2. Douglas Mawson (1882)

An Australian Geologist Antarcti

Antarctic explorer who wrote the popular book The Home of the Blizzard.

3. Steve Rhodes (1964)

English Test And County Crickete

Retired English cricketer who was a right-handed batsman and primarily used as a wicket-keeper on the English national cricket team.

4. John Braine (1922)

English Novelist

Twentieth-century English writer whose best-known novels include Room at the Top, The Crying Game, and The Jealous God, all published during the 1950s and '60s. His later works include These...

5. Scott Waites (1977)

English Darts Player

British professional darts player who became the 2013 World Darts Champion.

6. Steven Frayne (1982)

Magician

English magician who works under the stage name Dynamo, he starred in Dynamo: Magician Impossible. The show won the Virgin Media TV Show of the Year Award.

7. Bob Appleyard (1924)

Cricketer

Considered one of the best English bowlers of the 1950's, he led Yorkshire to two county championship games.

8. Jonny Bairstow (1989)

English County Cricketer

English wicket-keeper batsman who joined Yorkshire in 2009 and became a competitor on the English national team.

9. Natalia Kills (1986)

English Singer

English pop star and actress whose debut album Perfectionist charted internationally in 2011. She has appeared on many television shows, including Blue Murder and Tripping Over. She was featured as...

10. Fabian Delph (1989)

Footballer

Midfielder who joined Aston Villa in 2009 after spending three years with Leeds United.

11. Katylee Bailey (2002)

TikTok Star

Social media star best known for the comedy and dance videos she posts to her k4tyl33 TikTok account. She has gained over 2.5 million followers on her account. In 2021, she launched...

12. Lisa Gormley (1984)

Australian Actor

Actress who played Bianca Scott on Australia's Channel 7 serial drama Home and Away. 

13. Nick Crompton (1995)

Instagram Star

Entrepreneur who first gained popularity on YouTube, then became a co-founder of the social media marketing agency Social Chain. He also became the COO of the popular web group Team 10 up until...

14. Kimberley Walsh (1981)

English Pop Singer-songwriter Da

Singer who was discovered on the reality show Popstars: The Rivals, on which she was placed in the group Girls Aloud, the group known for "The Promise." 

15. Ken Morrison (1931)

Entrepreneur

British businessman who was the Life President and founder of Morrisons, the fourth largest supermarket group in the United Kingdom. He earned a CBE and was knighted in the year...

16. Austin Mitchell (1934)

British Politician

British Labour party politician who began serving in Parliament in 1977. He has stirred controversy with his misogynistic twitter posts. He was also a photographer and co-authored Parliament in Pictures:...

17. Timothy West (1934)

British Actor

Actor in stage, film, and television productions including King Lear, The Day of the Jackal, and Coronation Street.

18. Joe Mercer (1934)

Horse Jockey

British horse racing jockey who had a career spanning nearly 40 years. His most successful horse was Brigadier Gerard.

19. Zayn Malik (1993)

Actor

English singer and former member of the boyband One Direction. He left the band in March 2015 and released his debut album Mind of Mine, featuring the single "Pillowtalk," in March...

20. William Rhodes (1936)

Cricket Player

Right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper who played for Nottinghamshire from 1961 to 1964.

21. Dave Whelan (1936)

English Footballer

Owner of the Wigan Athletic football club. He used to play for Crewe Alexandra and Blackburn Rovers.

22. David Hockney (1937)

English Artist Painter Printmake

Pop artist whose work encompassed set design, printmaking, photography, and painting. His 2007 painting, "Bigger Trees Near Warter," was his largest work at the time, measuring 15 feet by 40...

23. Robert Swindells (1939)

British Writer

British author of young adult and children's literature and winner of the Carnegie Medal. His best-known works include Stone Cold, Brother in the Land, and Abomination.

24. Richard Whiteley (1943)

English Television Presenter

A television journalist and presenter who is most known for hosting the popular TV game show Countdown.

25. Allan Holdsworth (1946)

British Musician

Jazz and rock fusion guitarist who released twelve solo albums and who worked with groups like Soft Machine.

26. Duncan Preston (1946)

TV Actor

English actor best known for his work with director and writer Victoria Wood. He appeared in the sketch comedy program Victoria Wood As Seen On TV and in the sitcom Dinnerladies....

27. Melissa Steel (1993)

Pop Singer

Known best for her featured performance on the 2014 Kove track "Way We Are," this English pop and reggae vocalist also became famous for her own 2014 track, "Kisses for...

28. Jamie Nicholls (1993)

Canadian Member Of Parliament

Olympian who competed at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. He created a documentary for Sky Sports called Forged in Steel which showcased his snowboarding career from the beginning.

29. Chris Fountain (1987)

British Actor

English soap opera actor best known for his roles as Tommy Duckworth on Coronation Street and Justin Burton on Hollyoaks.

30. Amy Walsh (1987)

Soap Opera Actress

Actress who began playing Tracy Shankley on the British soap opera Emmerdale in 2014. She previously played Jenifique McQueen on the soap opera Hollyoaks.

31. Mary Tamm (1950)

British Actress

English actress who played the role of Romana in the popular BBC series Doctor Who during the late 1970s.

32. Teddy Sinclair (1986)

Pop Singer

British pop singer who is best known for her band Cruel Youth. Her band put out their hit song "Portrait of a Female" in 2019.

33. Edd Kimber (1986)

Chef

Chef who wrote the cookbooks Say It With Cake, The Boy Who Bakes, and Patisserie Made Simple. He was the baker on The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

34. Kiki Dee (1947)

English Pop Singer

English pop singer best known for her two duets with Elton John: "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and "True Love."

35. Clare Higgins (1955)

Actress

English actress who appeared in films such as Hellraiser and The Golden Compass. She also appeared on stage in a production of Oedipus.

36. David Wigley (1981)

English County Cricketer

Former bowler who played for Northamptonshire County Cricket Club from 2005 to 2010.

37. Lee Otway (1982)

British Actor

Famous for his role as "Bombhead" Burke on the English soap opera Hollyoaks, Otway is also notable for appearing in the 2010 feature film Breathe and in the English national...

38. Sophie McShera (1985)

TV Actress

English actress best known for her role as Daisy Robinson in the television show Downton Abbey. She is also known for her role as Ros McCain in series 5 of...

39. Heather Peace (1975)

English Actress

British screen actress known for her work on the soap opera Emmerdale and on the BBC1 drama series Waterloo Road. Also a jazz singer, she recorded a 2012 United Kingdom...

40. John Middleton (1953)

Soap Opera Actor

English actor who first played the character of Ashley Thomas on British soap opera Emmerdale in 1996.

41. James Tavernier (1991)

Footballer

Right back who joined Newcastle United in 2009, spending much of his time out on loan with other clubs, including Sheffield Wednesday. In 2014, he signed with Wigan Athletic for...

42. Ade Edmondson (1957)

British Comedian

Comedian and musician who acted in the British sitcom, Bottom for over a decade and is also well known for his role in The Young Ones.

43. Zak Sutcliffe (2001)

Movie Actor

Best known for portraying the beloved character Peter Pan in the television movie Peter & Wendy: Based on the Novel Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. His first booked professional acting...

44. Mason Greenwood (2001)

Soccer Player

Striker who has risen to notoriety for his play in the Manchester United youth system, including in an FA Youth Cup victory over Chelsea in 2018 with a hat trick. He earned...

45. Clayton Donaldson (1984)

Footballer

English striker known for his play with clubs like Hull City, York City, Crewe Alexandria and Birmingham City. He was named York City's Clubman of the Year for the 2005-06...

46. Jake Brook (1990)

Rapper

British rapper who goes by the name Lunar C. He's known for his mixtape SewerSideSex and his EPs Good Times and Dead Brain Cells and Not Good at Life.

47. Harri Oakland (1998)

YouTube Star

English singer who rose to fame when he began posting covers on his YouTube channel, his first one being a cover of Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend." In 2018, he appeared on The...

48. Jackie Chambers (1964)

Guitarist

Lead guitarist of the British heavy metal band Girlschool who is also known as Jax Chambers.

49. TheInfamousQuiff (1998)

YouTube Star

Minecraft gamer known best known YouTube as TheInfamousQuiff. He has earned a following of more than 240,000 subscribers with his daily Minecraft videos. 

50. Gareth Gates (1984)

British Singer

English pop singer who finished second in the first season of Pop Idol. He has appeared in several musicals and released hits like "Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)."

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