Crosby has become renowned for Antony Gormley’s stunning art installation of 100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea on a sweeping two mile beach, Merchant Taylors' School, the Arancini at Pranzo (maybe that’s just me) and its vibrant independent scene.
But did you know the Merseyside borough has produced world champion sportsmen, TV stars, BAFTA winners and infamous historical figures?
Here we take a look at 11 household names and successful celebrities that were born or raised in Crosby.
1. Anne Robinson
Best known for hosting The Weakest Link and Countdown, TV presenter and journalist Anne Robinson was born in Crosby. She worked in the family wholesale chicken business during the school holidays. Photo: Fergus McDonald/Getty Images
2. Ben Kay
England international Ben Kay won the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and played in the final again in 2007. But the Crosby lads sporting career began at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School. He also played for Waterloo before joining Leicester Tigers. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
3. Robert Runcie, Archbishop of Canterbury
Robert Runcie (pictured here with the Dalai Lama) was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1980 to 1991 but spent his early life in Great Crosby with his middle-class and non-religious parents. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School and initially attended St Luke's Church in Crosby. Photo: Fox Photos/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
4. George Davies
Fashion designer, retailer and businessman George Davies, was born in Crosby. He headed NEXT, George at Asda and also launched the Per Una fashion collection at Marks & Spencer. He was dubbed as a ‘serial brand creator’ and ‘King of the High Street’ in the retail fashion world. Photo: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images