For such a small market town there are some well known people from the world of entertainment or sport who were either born, grew up or made their homes there.
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1. Poulton's Famous
Andrew James Somers, known professionally as Andy Summers is a guitarist, most famous as a member of the rock band Police Photo: Valerie Macon
2. Poulton's Famous
Joe-Warren Plant is best known for his role of Jacob Gallagher in the British soap opera Emmerdale Photo: Ian Gavan
3. Poulton's Famous
Ice-skating champ Dan Whiston has his roots firmly on the Fylde Coast. He grew up in Poulton and attended Baines High School Photo: Daniel Martino
4. Poulton's Famous
Larry Cassidy was best known for being the singer and bassist of post-punk and electronic band Section 25. He was born into the family which owned Casdon Toys. He died in 2010 Photo: submit
5. Poulton's Famous
Keith Harris was best known for ventriloquism, particularly with his cute green Orville the Duck who stole the show in the 1980s. He lived in Poulton and his business interests included opening Club L' Orange which proved a popular addition to the Poulton night scene. He died in 2015 after a cancer battle Photo: Martin Bostock
6. Poulton's Famous
Tessie O'Shea was an actress and music hall entertainer, lived in Mulberry Cottage on Breck Road for many years Photo: J. Wilds