Macclesfield, England
1. John Mayall (1933)
English Blues Singer Songwriter
Father of British blues and founder of the band John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. He collaborated with such greats as Peter Green.
2. Stephen Morris (1957)
Actor
English musician best known as the drummer for the influential bands New Order and Joy Division.
3. Ben Ainslie (1977)
Olympian-medalist Sailor And Yac
Olympic gold medal and the world championship sailor from Great Britain.
4. Mr. Scruff (1972)
British Dj And Artist
British DJ and music producer who has collaborated with artists ranging from Alice Russell to Roots Manuva. He is known for studio albums like 1999's Keep It Unreal and 2008's...
5. Jonathan Agnew (1960)
Cricketer
Nicknamed "Aggers", played for Leicestershire from 1979 to 1992, later a Sony Award-winning broadcaster.
6. Izzy Christiansen (1991)
Soccer Player
Versatile midfielder and forward who has risen to fame for her play in the FA Women's Super League, including for Manchester City between 2014-2018. She helped lead the club to the 2014 FA...
7. Alice Barlow (1991)
Actress
Most famous for playing Rae Wilson on the popular English soap opera Hollyoaks, this screen actress also appeared in episodes of the situation comedy Benidorm and the medical series Casualty.
8. Peter Crouch (1981)
Soccer Player
Striker who became one of the game's tallest players at 6'7" and played for the English national team from 2005 to 2010. He spent his club career on a number...
9. Dominic Brunt (1970)
British Actor
Best known for his portrayal of Paddy Kirk on the British soap opera Emmerdale.
10. Marshall Lancaster (1974)
British Actor
Marshall Lancaster is a British actor. He has appeared in television dramas including Coronation Street Holby City The Lakes and Family Affairs but is best known for playing DC Chris...
11. William White (New Zealand politician) (Unknow)
New Zealand Politician
was a 19th-century New Zealand Member of Parliament in the Sydenham electorate and Mayor of Sydenham.
12. Shaun Brisley (1990)
Footballer
Shaun Richard Brisley is an English footballer who currently plays as a defender for League One side Peterborough United. Shaun attended local Macclesfield schools: Ivy Bank Primary school and later...
13. Andreas Whittam Smith (1937)
British Journalist
Andreas Whittam Smith CBE is an English financial journalist who was one of the founders of The Independent newspaper which began publication in October 1986 with Whittam Smith as editor....
14. Hannah Clowes (1991)
British Artistic Gymnast
Hannah Clowes is an English artistic gymnast that has represented England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and Great Britain at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
15. Will Cliff (1988)
English Rugby Union Player
Cliff is a rugby union player for Sale Sharks. Cliff currently plays scrum half wearing the number 9 shirt. He scored his first try for the club in Sale's 49–24...
16. Bobbie van de Graaf (1944)
Rower
Robert Bobbie van de Graaf is a retired Dutch rower who won a bronze medal in the coxed fours at the 1964 Summer Olympics. His team mates were Freek van...
17. Matthew Fleming (1964)
English Cricketer
Matthew Valentine Fleming is a former cricketer who represented Kent and England. Born out of his time his background was Eton and the Royal Greenjackets his approach was cavalier. His...
18. Paul Thorp (1964)
British Speedway Rider
Paul Thorp is a motorcycle speedway rider won the World Team Cup with England in 1989.
19. David Shrigley (1968)
British Artist
David Shrigley is a British visual artist. He lives and works in Glasgow.
20. Max Thompson (footballer) (1956)
Footballer
Maxwell Stuart Max Thompson is an English former footballer. A defender he scored eight goals in 137 league games in a ten-year career in the Football League. At age 17...
21. Benedict Allen (1960)
British Traveller
Benedict Colin Allen FRGS is a British writer traveller and adventurer known for his technique of immersion among indigenous peoples from whom he acquires skills for hazardous journeys through unfamiliar...
22. Connie Hyde (1970)
British Actor
Connie Hyde is an English actress. She is best known for playing PC Cathy Bradford in The Bill from 2002 to 2004 DC Janet Miller in City Central Catherine Heywood...
23. Deborah Corrigan (1970)
British Model
Deborah Jane Corrigan is a former glamour model.
24. Isobel Christiansen (1991)
English Footballer
Isobel Mary Izzy Christiansen is an English football forward who plays for Birmingham City of the FA WSL. She has played the Champions League with Everton. As a junior international...
25. Luke Murphy (1989)
Footballer
Luke John Murphy is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United as a midfielder. He is a product of Crewe Alexandra's academy for whom he served as club captain.
26. Rik Barnett (1989)
British Actor
Rik Barnett is an English actor and the 2010 winner of the best supporting actor award from Ibiza International Film Festival for his work in Rebels Without a Clue.
27. Chris Holroyd (1986)
English Footballer
Christopher Chris Holroyd is an English professional footballer who plays for Conference National side Macclesfield Town as a striker. Holroyd started his football career at Crewe Alexandra progressing through the...
28. Charles Lamb (cricketer) (1972)
English Cricketer
Charles Stennett Lamb is a former English cricketer. Lamb was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Macclesfield Cheshire. Lamb made his debut for Cheshire in...
29. Jim Moray (1981)
British Musician
Jim Moray is an English folk singer multi-instrumentalist and record producer.
30. Peter Stanford (1961)
English Roman Catholic Writer Bi
Peter James Stanford is an English writer editor journalist and presenter. An alumnus of St Anselm's College Birkenhead he was the editor of The Catholic Herald and a regular contributor...