They may have gone on to have successful careers across the world of arts, media and sport but lots of celebrities in Lancashire started off their adult life like many of you - slumming it in halls at university!
As today is A Level results day, we had a browse of all of the many stars hailing from Lancashire and have picked out the 13 biggest who attended university.
Take a look at the full gallery below and let us know in the comments if you will share the same alma mater as some of them.
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7. Wade Barrett (real name Ste Bennett)
The Penwortham born WWE star studied Marine Biology at the University of Liverpool | Getty Images

8. Ian McShane
The Blackburn born actor studied at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) | Getty Images for Lionsgate

9. Chris Lowe
The Blackpool born musician and member of the Pet Shop Boys studied Architecture at the University of Liverpool | @petshopboys on X Photo: @petshopboys on X

10. Nick Park
The Preston born animator/director studied Communication Arts at Sheffield City Polytechnic (now Sheffield Hallam University) | Ambitious

11. Ranvir Singh
The Preston born TV presenter studied English and Philosophy at Lancaster University as well as a postgraduate qualification in Journalism at UCLan | Getty Images

12. Tim Farron
The Preston born politician studied Politics at Newcastle University | Getty Images


