Bootle was once a bathing resort for Liverpool’s wealthy families but later became renowned for its shipping and docks and is now a major focus of regeneration in Sefton.
But did you know the Merseyside town has produced top musicians, leading comedians, sport champions, filmmakers and many other famous faces too?
Here we take a look at 12 household names and successful celebrities that were born or raised in Bootle.
9. Stephen Walters
Actor Steven Walters was cast in ITV children's series Dramarama while still St. Wilfrids Secondary School and went on to get a part in Brookside. He has worked with director Danny Boyle and has appeared in films such as Layer Cake, Batman Begins, Revolver and The 51st State. | IMDB Photo: IMDB
10. Keith Mullin
Guitarist Keith Mullin was born in Bootle and rose to fame with The Farm in the early 90s. Their first album, Spartacus, reached the top position on the UK Albums Chart when it was released in March 1991. He re-joined the Liverpool outfit in 2004 and is still with the band. | Getty Images Photo: Glyn Howells/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
11. Roy Evans
Roy Evans was born in Bootle in 1948 and went on to play for Liverpool before leading his boyhood club to League Cup glory as manager in 1995, after handing first team opportunities to youngsters Steve McManaman, Jamie Redknapp and Robbie Fowler. | FRANK ORRELL Photo: FRANK ORRELL
12. Raymond Wearing
Actor Raymond Waring was born in July 1977 in Bootle. He is known for roles in films such as 28 Weeks Later, James Bond: No Time to Die and 24 Hour Party People. | IMDB Photo: IMDB