Did you know that these famous faces are from Nottinghamshire?
5. Rebecca Adlington
Rebecca Adlington, an Olympian born in Mansfield, attended The Brunts School. She won two gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 400-metre freestyle and 800-metre freestyle. In the same year, she was named Sports Journalists' Association Sportswoman of the Year and was honoured with the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire). The Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre opened on Mansfield's Westdale Road in 2010. Photo: Rebecca Adlington with her gold medal in the Women's 800m Freestyle final at the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing China, 2008. Photo: David Ashdown/Getty
6. Jayne Torvill
Clifton-born Jayne Torvill OBE is a British professional ice dancer and former competitor. With Christopher Dean, she won a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics and a bronze medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics. She is best known for featuring on ITV's Dancing On Ice each year. Pictured: Torvill and Dean performing. Photo: Alfie Hitchcock
7. Samantha Morton
Samantha Morton, who was born in Nottingham, is renowned for her work in both film and television. Her early film roles include "Emma" (1996), "Jane Eyre" (1997), and "Under the Skin" (1997). She has received two Academy Award nominations for her performances. Additionally, Morton appeared in the popular series "The Walking Dead." Photo: Samantha Morton poses with the Fellowship Award in the winners room at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards. Photo: John Phillips/Getty
8. Alice Levine
Alice Levine is an English radio and television presenter as well as a narrator, born in Beeston. On radio, Alice is best known for her shows on BBC Radio 1. Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty