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…
9. Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood was born in Tintwistle on April 8 1941, before being educated at Glossop Grammar School, and went on to become an icon of British fashion. In 2022, Sky Arts ranked her the 4th most influential artist in Britain of the last 50 years. Westwood sadly passed away at the age of 81 last year. Photo: Francois Durand
10. Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl, born September 13, 1916, went to Repton School and has been referred to as "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century". His books for children include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox, The BFG, The Twits, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me and George's Marvellous Medicine. His adult works include Tales of the Unexpected. Photo: (Photo by Ronald Dumont/Daily Express/Getty Images)
11. Bob Wilson
Born October 30, 1941, Bob Wilson attended Chesterfield Grammar school and later enjoyed an 11 year-long career with Arsenal, being part of their 1970/71 double winning side. After retiring as a player, he turned to coaching and broadcasting and presented football programmes for 28 years. Here he is pictured here during Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Chelsea in 1973. Photo: Getty Images
12. Rik Makarem
Rik Makarem, born January 18, 1982, went to Brookfield Community School before later graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama. He is most famous for his role as Nikhil Sharma in Emmerdale, playing across both dramatic and comedic storylines from 2009 to 2013. Here he is pictured promoting an Emmerdale cast bike ride to the Eastenders studios for Macmillan. Photo: Photo: Marisa Cashill