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15 most famous Mancunians of all time including musicians, writers and activists

By Jessica Lees

Reporter

Published 20th Sep 2025, 15:00 GMT

It’s clear that us Mancunians are a very talented bunch. Here are just 15 of some of the most famous Mancs.

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

Shaun Ryder is a singer, songwriter, and television personality. As the lead vocalist of the rock band Happy Mondays, he was a leading figure in the Madchester cultural scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1993, he formed Black Grape with former Happy Mondays dancer Bez

25. Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder is a singer, songwriter, and television personality. As the lead vocalist of the rock band Happy Mondays, he was a leading figure in the Madchester cultural scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1993, he formed Black Grape with former Happy Mondays dancer Bez Photo: Paul Windsor

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