This list includes everyone from Alan Turing to Liam Gallagher. Their work has certainly helped put Manchester on the map!

17. Ian Curtis
He was the lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the band Joy Division. Photo: submit

18. Michelle Keegan
Michelle Keegan is known for her roles as Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street and Georgie Lane in the BBC military drama Our Girl. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

19. Aitch
Harrison James Armstrong, known professionally as Aitch rose to fame in 2018 with the track "Straight Rhymez". | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

20. Karl Pilkington
Karl Pilkington is a presenter, actor, voice-artist, producer and author. After working with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant as producer on their Xfm radio show, Pilkington became a co-host of The Ricky Gervais Show. Photo: Joley Gordon


