Through the years, the classrooms and corridors of Derbyshire’s schools have been frequented by many future celebrities.
From actors and writers to sports stars and musicians, many who started out in Derbyshire and have gone on to achieve great things.
Take a look at our gallery below and discover 18 famous people who were educated in Derbyshire – there may even be some that surprise you…

1. Tess Daly
Model and television presenter Tess Daly co-presented the BBC One celebrity dancing show Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2013 and has been the show's main presenter since 2014. Born March 29 1969, she grew up in Birch Vale near New Mills, and attended Hayfield Primary School and New Mills Secondary School. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson

2. Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson, born April 11, 1960, attended Repton School and is best known for presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour alongside Richard Hammond and James May. He is a trained journalist and regularly writes weekly columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun. He has also hosted the revived ITV show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Photo: Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

3. Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton, born March 21, 1946, went to Herbert Strutt Grammar School in Belper and gained international prominence as the fourth actor to play James Bond, starring in two films for the franchise. Aside from Bond, he has appeared in other films including Flash Gordon and Toy Story 3, as well as TV programmes such as Jane Eyre and Dr Who. Photo: Mindy Small

4. Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire, born March 5, 1993, went to St Mary's Catholic High School in Chesterfield and came through the youth system at Sheffield United before graduating to the first team. In 2019, he moved from Leicester City to Manchester United for a fee believed to be £80 million - at the time a world-record amount for a defender. Photo: Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images