Where 11 of Lancaster and Morecambe's biggest stars went to school including Scott McTominay, Jon Richardson and Tyson Fury

By Debbie Butler

Published 30th Aug 2024, 11:46 BST

Updated 30th Aug 2024, 12:01 BST

It’s nearly the start of a new school year but have you ever wondered where the Lancaster district’s biggest celebrities went to school?

Lancaster and Morecambe can boast a whole host of celebrities from across the worlds of sport, TV and music.

Lancastrians like Jon Richardson and Scott McTominay may have reached the top of their fields now but it all had to start somewhere.

Find out below where 11 of the most famous people from our district went to school.

Born in Lancaster, comedian Jon Richardson went to Ryelands Primary and Lancaster Royal Grammar School. He is pictured here on stage at the Winter Gardens in Morecambe.

1. Jon Richardson

Born in Lancaster, comedian Jon Richardson went to Ryelands Primary and Lancaster Royal Grammar School. He is pictured here on stage at the Winter Gardens in Morecambe. Photo: Keith Douglas

Designer and co-founder of Red or Dead fashion label, Wayne Hemingway was born on 19 January 1961 in Morecambe. He was educated at Lancaster Road School and later earned a scholarship at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Blackburn.

2. Wayne Hemingway

Designer and co-founder of Red or Dead fashion label, Wayne Hemingway was born on 19 January 1961 in Morecambe. He was educated at Lancaster Road School and later earned a scholarship at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Blackburn. Photo: Anthony Harvey

Lancaster born rock musician John Waite, who had a US No 1 in 1984 with Missing You, went to Greaves Secondary Modern School and Lancaster Art College (The Storey Institute).

3. John Waite

Lancaster born rock musician John Waite, who had a US No 1 in 1984 with Missing You, went to Greaves Secondary Modern School and Lancaster Art College (The Storey Institute). Photo: Submit

Antiques expert and television personality, Paul Hayes, was born on August 4 1970 in Morecambe. He was educated at Our Lady's School, Lancaster.

4. Paul Hayes

Antiques expert and television personality, Paul Hayes, was born on August 4 1970 in Morecambe. He was educated at Our Lady's School, Lancaster. Photo: Garth Hamer

Lancaster Morecambe Scott McTominay Tyson Fury

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