Wellingborough may seem like a small, unassuming market town in the centre of the country, but it has been the place of residence, study or work for plenty of famous people.
A diverse range of celebrities that include a Champions League (formerly known as the European Cup) winner, two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, and a former Attorney General for England and Wales have ties to the town.
Take a look through our gallery of fame, it might include a few faces you never knew had local links!
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MP Michael Ellis attended Wellingborough School on his way to Parliament. He served as the Attorney General for England and Wales under Liz Truss, but was dismissed when Rishi Sunak began his tenure as Prime Minister in October 2022. Photo: Northants Telegraph
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Hamza Yassin, a wildlife cameraman and CBeebies presenter, won the twentieth series of BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. He attended Wellingborough School in his teenage years. Photo: Northamptonshire Telegraph
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Alison Mitchell is from Wollaston and was educated at Wellingborough School. She has since become an award winning journalist and broadcaster for the BBC, Sky Sports, and BT Sport, among others. Photo: Alison Bagley
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Anita Neil was the first Black woman to represent Great Britain in the Olympics, participating in the 100 metres and 4x100 metres relay at the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games. She was born in Wellingborough and currently resides in the town. Photo: Tony Duffy