It’s surprising just how many household names hail from Bolton. The former mill town, located in between Manchester and Blackburn, has been home to some of the nation’s favourite celebs.
Boltonians have been flying the flag for the North on the international and national stage for decades – from Fred Dibnah’s much loved TV series in the eighties and nineties to Peter Kay selling out arenas in seconds.
Here are some of Bolton’s most famous sons and daughters.
1. Peter Kay
Comedian Peter Kay is from Farnworth. He attended Mount Saint Joseph School. (Photo by ShowBizIreland/Getty Images)
2. Max George
The Wanted singer Max George grew up in Swinton but was educated at Bolton School. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
3. Helen Flanagan
The former Coronation Street actress grew up in Bolton. She attended St John the Evangelist RC School in Bromley Cross and Thornleigh Salesian College. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Oh Polly)
4. Damon Gough
The musician better known as Badly Drawn Boy grew up in Breightmet. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)