Like most parts of the UK, Nottinghamshire has produced a fair share of well-known names over the years.
From cricketers to actors, plenty of household names had humble beginnings here in Nottinghamshire.
Vicky McClure, Jayne Torvill and Sir Paul Smith are arguably three of the most famous people to have grown up in Nottinghamshire, but there are many more.
The vast majority of these famous faces were not born into fame, instead having to graft their way to stardom.
As you’d expect, their school days will have played a vital role in their success.
We’ve taken a look at 15 of the most famous faces who grew up in Nottinghamshire and which schools that they attended.
Explore them below:
1. Samantha Morton
Samantha Morton was born in May 1977 and attended West Bridgford School | Getty Images Photo: Getty
2. Mary Earps
Mary Earps was born in March 1993 and attended The Becket School, Nottingham | Getty Images Photo: Getty
3. Bella Ramsey
Actor Bella Ramsey, born in Nottingham in 2003, attended the city's prestigious Television Workshop | Getty Images for HBO Max Photo: Getty
4. Richard Beckinsale
Richard Beckinsale was born in Carlton in 1947 and attended College House Junior School in Chilwell | Getty Images Photo: Getty