Manchester is one of the UK’s biggest and busiest cities in the country, attracting millions of visitors each year – and famous folk are no exception judging by these great photos we found in the archives.
Concerts, book signings and charity events are among the reasons celebs find themselves in Manchester, but the most popular reason by a mile has to be football with two of the world’s most famous clubs in the city.
Here are some of the many times famous faces have been spotted in Manchester over the years, captured in some striking and memorable pictures.
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9. Helen Mirren
Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren in John Webster’s play ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ at the Royal Exchange Theatre in 1981. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) | Getty Images
10. Liz Hurley
Liz Hurley promoting the Estee Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness campaign at Selfridges Trafford Centre in 2012. (Photo by Nathan Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images
11. The Duchess of Cambridge
The Duchess of Cambridge visit The Willows Primary School in Wythenshawe to launch a new school counselling program in 2013. (Photo by Paul Ellis - WPA Pool/Getty Images) | Getty Images
12. Shane Meadows
Director Shane Meadows at the premiere of the Stone Roses documentary, Made of Stones, at Victoria Warehouse in 2013. Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Virgin Media & Picturehouse Entertainment) | Getty Images