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…
13. Dennis Skinner
Born February 11, 1932, Dennis Skinner attended Tupton Hall Grammar School and went on to become one of the longest serving members of the House of Commons, and also the longest continuously-serving Labour MP. Known for his left-wing views, he was dubbed the 'Beast of Bolsover' and was a strong supporter of the National Union of Mineworkers. Here he is pictured at a demonstration in London in support of the miners in October 1992. Photo: Steve Eason/Getty Images
14. Ben Miles
Actor Ben Miles, born September 29 1966, is best known for his starring role as Patrick Maitland in the television comedy Coupling, as Montague Dartie in The Forsyte Saga and as Peter Townsend in the Netflix drama The Crown. He was born in Wimbledon, London, and lived as a young man in Ashover, attending Tupton Hall School. Photo: John Phillips
15. Paul Burrell
Paul Burrell, the former butler of Princess Diana, was born and raised in Grassmoor on June 6 1958. He attended William Rhodes Secondary School in Chesterfield before entering High Peak College in Buxton, where he studied hotel management. Photo: Daniel Berehulak
16. Tom Chambers
Actor Tom Chambers known for his role as Sam Strachan in the BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty, Max Tyler in BBC drama series Waterloo Road and Inspector Sullivan in Father Brown, also won the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing with his partner Camilla Dallerup. He was born on May 2 1977 and raised in Darley Dale - and was educated at Repton School. Photo: Lindsey Parnaby