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PRESTON
Most Famous People Born in Preston, United Kingdom
- Notable people
- 347
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1947
- Most distinctive
- Cricket 5.0×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Preston during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Preston Is Known For
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Football is Preston's biggest profession — 40% of all notables (138).
Preston over-indexes on cricket — 5.0× the global rate.
Preston under-produces politician — only 0.4× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Preston's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Filtered to 1960s Clear ×
Mary Anne Hobbs
Born 1964
Alan Kelly Jr.
Born 1968
Steve Walsh (footballer)
Born 1964
Andrew Sznajder
Born 1967
Ian Kirkham
Born 1963
A. J. Hartley
Born 1964
Franz Carr
Born 1966
Ann Osgerby
Born 1963
John Nuttall (athlete)
Born 1967
Nigel Jemson
Born 1969
Tim Brown (Designer)
Born 1962
Michael Platt (financier)
Born 1968
Linda Gornall
Born 1964
Neil Swarbrick
Born 1965
Lenny Johnrose
Born 1969
Gary Kelly (footballer, born 1966)
Born 1966
Steve Wilkes
Born 1967
Andy Murphy
Born 1966
Nigel Greenwood (footballer)
Born 1966
Andrew Procter (cricketer)
Born 1968
Andy McAteer
Born 1961
Kevin Noteman
Born 1969
Janet Osgerby
Born 1963
Mark Gornall
Born 1961