Ashton-under-Lyne, England

1. Rebecca Tunney (1996)

British Artistic Gymnast

British artistic gymnast who qualified for the all-around final at the 2012 Summer Olympics at the age of 15.

2. Amanda Barrie (1935)

British Actress

Best known for her role as Alma Sedgewick on the popular British soap opera Coronation Street, this English actress also appeared in several episodes of the BBC's Doctors and ITV's Bad...

3. Philip Lowrie (1936)

British Actor

English actor known best for playing the role of Dennis Tanner on the television soap opera Coronation Street during the 1960s. He returned to the series in 2011 and was recognized by...

4. Geoff Hurst (1941)

English Footballer

Former striker who played for the English national team from 1966 to 1972; he scored 228 goals in his 561-game club career, most of which spent with West Ham United...

5. Maria Bertelli (1977)

Great Britain Women's Volley

English volleyball player who represented her country at the 2012 Olympics. She's also played soccer professionally and was in an FA Women's Cup final, but lost to Arsenal.

6. Tony Gardner (1964)

British Actor

English actor and comedian known for being one half of the comedy duo Stuff Off and Die. He is also known for his role as Brian Johnson on My Parents...

7. Melanie Sykes (1970)

British Television Presenter

The Big Breakfast reporter who appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! She also hosted Eastenders Revealed.

8. Mark Robins (1969)

English Footballer And Manager

Striker who played for Manchester United from 1986-1992, going on to play for other clubs such as Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday.

9. Rick Lees (1985)

British Musician

Richard Ian Rick Lees is an English musician DJ and artist best known as the former bass guitarist of English indie rock band Twisted Wheel. Twisted Wheel and Rick have...

10. Jack Dorney (1990)

English Footballer

Jack Christopher Dorney is an English footballer who plays for Chorley F. C. as a midfielder.

11. Ian Gemmell (1953)

English Cricketer

Ian James Gemmell is a former English cricketer. Gemmell was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire. Gemmell made his debut for Cheshire in...

12. Ross Brawn (1954)

British Automotive Engineer

Ross James Brawn OBE is an English former motorsport engineer and Formula One team principal. He worked for a number of Formula One teams serving as the technical director of...

13. Eric Ollerenshaw (1950)

British Politician

Eric Ollerenshaw OBE is a British Conservative politician and the Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Fleetwood. He was born and grew up in Lancashire and was educated at Hyde...

14. Steve Wigley (1961)

Professional Footballer Coach

Steve Wigley is an English football coach and former player for Nottingham Forest Sheffield United Birmingham City Portsmouth and Exeter City. He made 340 appearances in the Football League. He...

15. Trevor Ross (1957)

Professional Footballer

Trevor William Ross is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Arsenal Everton Portsmouth Sheffield United and Bury and in the Greek First...

16. Margaret Beckett (1943)

British Politician

Dame Margaret Mary Beckett DBE MP is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Derby South since 1983. She was the Deputy Leader of...

17. Simone Perrotta (1977)

Italian Footballer

Simone Perrotta Ufficiale OMRI is a retired Italian footballer who used to play as a midfielder for Serie A club Roma. He was a member of the Italian national football...

18. Dawn Acton (1977)

Actress Disc Jockey

Dawn Jean Acton is an English actress and DJ most notable for playing Tracy Barlow in the long-running British soap Coronation Street for periods between 1988 and 1999. As a...

19. Andrea Worrall (1977)

Welsh Footballer

Andrea Sarah Andie Worrall is an English-born Welsh international footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for FA WSL club Manchester City Ladies.

20. Alan Wright (1971)

Footballer

Alan Geoffrey Wright is a retired English professional footballer and more recently manager of Southport after spells coaching at Blackpool and Northwich Victoria. He has played over 750 league and...

21. Sammy Howarth (1971)

Footballer

Samantha Sammy Howarth is an English international footballer. She played in the FA Women's Premier League National Division with Liverpool Doncaster Belles and Tranmere Rovers. As of 2013 she currently...

22. Joel Snape (1979)

British Writer

Joel Snape is an English author. He is most famous for having written the Dylan Douglas series described by the Daily Telegraph as having the flavour of a junior Martin...

23. Rob Lainton (1989)

English Footballer

Robert Rob Lainton is an English footballer who plays for Burton Albion on loan from Bury as a goalkeeper.

24. Kyle Howarth (1994)

British Speedway Rider

Kyle Howarth is a British speedway rider.

25. Malcolm O'Connor (1965)

English Professional Footballer

Malcolm O'Connor is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League as a forward.

26. Oliver Roberts (1995)

Rugby Player

Oliver Roberts is a professional rugby league player who is currently contracted to the Bradford Bulls of Super League. Roberts has been involved in the Bulls scholarship system from the...

27. A. J. Harris (1973)

Canadian Football Player

A. J. Harris is a Canadian football running back who is currently a free agent. Harris played 44 games over four years at Northern Illinois University rushing 342 times for...

28. Andy Elliott (1963)

Footballer

Andy Elliott is a footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Manchester City and Chester City.

29. Sue Devaney (1967)

British Actress

Sue Devaney is an English actress. She is known for television roles in Coronation Street Casualty and Dinnerladies. Her extensive stage career includes roles in London productions of When We...

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