Some, such as actor Ricky Tomlinson and musician Robert Smith of The Cure were born in the town, but didn’t spend their childhoods here. But plenty did and their home town helped shape their futures. So, which Blackpool schools and colleges gave the famous their educational foundations? And did you go to the same one?
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7. Little Boots
Blackpool's own pop star Victoria Hesketh, stage name Little Boots, went to Rossall School. She is described as an electropop singer-songwriter and DJ. She was previously a member of the band Dead Disc Photo: National World
8. Dan Whiston
Ice Skater Dan Whiston is a former pupil of Baines High School. Dan is best known for Dancing on Ice in which he won three series. He is now a creative director on the show creating routines and training the celebrity contestants Photo: Matt Frost
9. Craig Parkinson
Actor Craig Parkinson studied at Blackpool and Fylde College. He is probably best known for his role as Shaun in the E4 series Misfits, twins Jimmy and Johnny Kray in the ITV series Whitechapel, and DI Matthew "Dot" Cottan in Line of Duty Photo: Tabatha Fireman
10. Jenna-Louise Coleman
Actor Jenna-Louise Coleman was head girl at Arnold Independent School. One of Blackpool's biggest success stories, Jenna is know for her roles as Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale, Clara Oswald in Doctor Who and Queen Victoria in The Crown Photo: Tristan Fewings
11. Roy Harper
Roy Harper is a folk rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was lead vocalist on Pink Floyd’s 'Have a Cigar'. He grew up in St Annes and went to King Edward VII School Photo: submit
12. Jodie Prenger
Jodie Prenger attended Elmslie School. She is best known for winning BBC television series I'd Do Anything in 2008 and the second series of The Biggest Loser in 2006. She is also an actress and is known for her role as Glenda Shuttleworth in Coronation Street Photo: National World