Southport is renowned for having the second longest pier in the British Isles, inspiring Napoleon’s design for Paris’ boulevards, bikers gathering by Silcock's Golden Gallopers Carousel (maybe that one is a bit more local) and seaside holidays.
But did you know the Merseyside borough has produced top musicians, leading comedians, sport champions, film producers and many other famous faces too?
Here we take a look at 12 household names and successful celebrities that were born or raised in Southport.
Here we take a look at 12 household names and successful celebrities that were born or raised in Southport.
5. Marc Almond
Marc Almond OBE shot to fame as the frontman of synth-pop/new wave duo Soft Cell. His career has spanned four decades has has sold over 30 million records worldwide. He was born in Southport and brought up in Birkdale. Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images
6. Jean Alexander
Actress Jean Alexander was best known for the long-running character Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street, a role she played from 1964 until 1987. She also played Auntie Wainwright in Last of the Summer Wine. She spent most of her life in Southport, where she died at the age of 90 in October 2016. Photo: John Madden/Keystone/Getty Images
7. Tommy Fleetwood
Professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood plays on the PGA Tour and has won seven times on the European Tour. The Southport-born sportsman ahs also won the Ryder Cup three times as part of the European team. Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
8. Fran Halsall
Swimmer Fran Halsall has represented Great Britain at the Olympics, FINA world championships, and European championships, and England at the Commonwealth Games. She competed primarily in freestyle and butterfly events and won a series of gold and silver medals. Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images
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