[Neal]

• Paul Abbott, scriptwriter of Channel 4's popular comedy drama, Shameless.
• James Anderson, England and Lancashire cricketer.
• Jim Bowen, presenter of popular 1980s television game show, Bullseye.
• Bernie Calvert, bassist with The Hollies.
• Chris Casper, manager of Football League Two side Bury.
• Bobby Elliott, drummer with The Hollies.
• John Falconer, professional poker player.
• Ron Greenwood, former manager of the England football team.
• Sam Hanna, cinematographer.
• Julia Haworth, actress who plays Claire Peacock in ITV's popular soap opera, Coronation Street.
• Eric Haydock, bassist with The Hollies.
• Malcolm Hebden, actor who plays Norris Cole in ITV's popular soap opera, Coronation Street.
• Silas Hocking, author and clergyman.
• Neil Hodgson, 2003 World Superbike champion.
• Lee Ingleby, actor.
• Sally Jacks, actress.
• Kathy Jamieson, actress.
• Tony Livesey, Sport Editor on BBC1's North West Tonight and presenter of the breakfast show on BBC Radio Lancashire.
• John McArdle, actor.
• Sir Ian McKellen, actor.
• Mary McKenzie, actress.
• Richard Moore, actor who plays Jarvis in ITV's popular soap opera Emmerdale.
• John Nightingale, actor.
• Stella Reid, actress.
• Peter Salmon, television producer and executive.
• James Yorke Scarlett, commander of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava.
• Irene Sutcliffe, actress.