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!

9. Wellingborough's famous faces
Ashleigh and Pudsey won the sixth series of Britain's Got Talent with an impressive display of dog tricks. The pair were from Wellingborough. Unfortunately, Pudsey died in 2017. Photo: Allan Hutchings

10. Wellingborough's famous faces
Phil Neal is one of England's most decorated footballers with multiple first division titles and European cups. He was born in Irchester and began his career at Wellingborough Town Football Club. Photo: Dan Beaman

11. Wellingborough's famous faces
Reverend Richard Coles was educated at Wellingborough School on his way to becoming one half of 80s synth-pop band The Communards. This was until he was selected for training for the Priesthood, eventually becoming the vicar of St Mary the Virgin Church in Finedon. He retired from parish duties in 2022. Photo: ALISON BAGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

12. Wellingborough's famous faces
Louise Brealey has appeared in a handful of TV series' and feature films, but is perhaps known to most as Molly Hooper in BBC's Sherlock. She was born in Bozeat, near Wellingborough. Photo: Robert Viglasky Photography

