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…
5. Rick Allen
Born on November 1, 1963, Rick Allen attended Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and began playing drums at age nine before later joining Def Leppard in 1978. He overcame the amputation of his left arm seven years later and continues to play with the band to this day. The band are pictured here playing at Don Valley, Sheffield in 1993. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
6. Millie Bright
Former professional footballer Millie Bright, who played as a defender for Chelsea and the England national team, was born in Chesterfield on August 21, 1993. She attended Killamarsh Junior School followed by Eckington School. Bright was part of the squad that won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, and captained the side to their first ever World Cup Final. Sports Brief estimates her net worth to be around £1.5 million. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
7. Robert Lindsay
Robert Lindsay is the recipient of a British Academy Television Award, a Tony Award and two Laurence Olivier Awards. He was born in Ilkeston on December 13 1949 and went to Kensington Primary in Ilkeston and secondary modern school, Gladstone Boys', also in Ilkeston. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson
8. Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill is from Dronfield and had a lengthy career in the Premier League - most notably winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012. He also won 61 caps for England, representing the Three Lions at two World Cups. Born December 19, 1985, he went to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School and began his footballing career playing for the AFC Dronfield youth system. Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images