Liverpool is the birthplace of many amazing people and famous names. But, did you know that there are loads of global celebrities who were born just across the water in Wirral?
Often confused as Scousers, many successful TV stars, actors, musicians and sportspeople, who have become famous in Merseyside and beyond, were actually born or raised on the Wirral peninsula, including Heswall, Wallasey, Birkenhead and more.
From Paul O’Grady to Daniel Craig, here are 30 famous faces that were born or brought up in Wirral - let us know how many you guessed.
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29. Ian Astbury
Heswall-born Ian Astbury is best known as the lead vocalist, frontman and a founding member of the rock band The Cult. He moved to Canada at age 11, in 1973, before returning to the UK. In the 00s he filled the role of Jim Morrison as he toured with original Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger | Gie Knaeps/Getty Images
30. Matt Dawson
Former Rugby player and TV personality, Matt Dawson, was brought up in Wycombe but, he was born in Oxton. | David Rogers/Getty Images