Blackpool has long been a hotspot for celebrities living, working, or performing in the town. Residents have reported seeing names like Bradley Walsh enjoying a drink, Brian Conley at a night out and even Queen Elizabeth driving past a local business.
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Other stories recall encounters with comedy icons like Ken Dodd, and Chubby Brown, pop stars including Ed Sheeran and actors such as Isla Fisher and Barbara Windsor.
From nostalgic throwbacks to more recent surprises here are the most famous people residents have bumped into in Blackpool.
1. Comedian Bobby Ball shares a joke with Noreen Maddox during a visit to the cafe
Sarah Baker, said: 'When I lived in Blackpool, it was normal to see the theatre stars as many lived local & would just be living their normal lives - Bobby Ball & wife in Asda.' | nw
3. British Ventriloquist Keith Harris with his dummy ORVILLE, 19.11.1984.
Sarah Baker, said: 'Keith Harris (no Orville) in the Vodafone shop.' | Getty Images
4. Bradley Walsh
Bradley Walsh, said: 'When he was the comedian at the old mystique show. At the horseshoe show Bar at the pleasure beach( as it was called then).' | nw
5. Queen Elizabeth II
Denis Hodgkins, said: 'Queen Elizabeth in her Rolls Royce driving past my business Lytham Road Cars as I was washing my cars.' | Jane Barlow/PA Wire
6. Linda Nolan
Jane Parker, said: When I worked at North Pier - Linda Nolan.' | Getty Images