St Helens is renowned for glass, the road transport museum, that Dream sculpture that pops above the trees on the M62, the Rainhill Beer Festival (okay, maybe not that one, but I heartily recommend it) and, of course, the all-conquering rugby league team, Saints.
But did you know the Merseyside borough has produced top musicians, leading comedians, sport world champions, film directors and many other famous faces too?
Here we take a look at 12 household names and successful celebrities that were born or raised in St Helens. We have not included the host of rugby stars that have emerged from the region.
5. David Yates
Harry Potter director David Yates, was born in St Helens and grew up in Rainhill. The producer directed the final four Harry Potter films and the three Fantastic Beasts films. | Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
6. Jacqui Abbott
Born in St Helens, Jacqui Abbott was a singer with The Beautiful South from 1994 to 2000, when the band had several top-10 singles, including Rotterdam (or Anywhere), Perfect 10, Don't Marry Her and Dream a Little Dream of Me. She has continued to work with Paul Heaton, including on their number one album, Manchester Calling. | Brian Rasic/Getty Images Photo: Brian Rasic/Getty Images
7. Conor Coady
Footballer Conor Coady was born in St Helens and brought up in Haydock. He came through ranks at Liverpool and was a Premier League footballer with Wolves and Everton. He currently plays for EFL Championship leaders Leicester City. | Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images
8. Nick McCabe, Verve guitarist
The Verve guitarist Nick McCabe was born in Haydock. He attended high school in the area and met Richard Ashcroft, the band’s front man, over the border in Wigan at Winstanley College. | Nick McCabe/Wikimedia Photo: Nick McCabe/Wikimedia