Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox From award-winning actors to the pioneers of the Hacienda scene, Greater Manchester is no stranger to producing the most famous people in the world.
Whether it’s the Gallagher brothers who formed one of Manchester’s most iconic bands from Burnage and Longsight, Sir Ben Kingsley who’s acting career has spanned for five decades who has links to Pendlebury or Emmeline Pankhurst who paved the way for women to win the vote from Moss Side, people from our county have certainly made their mark.
We have produced famous sportspeople, leaders in the scientific community, world-class comedians and writers whose work has been celebrated internationally.
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