The West Midlands boasts some seriously talented exports, from movie stars and musicians to world class football players
Recently, we’ve had a look at the famous faces - actors, musicians and even politicians - who were raised in and around Birmingham. Now, we’ve decided to take a look at the famous celebrities who were born just outside Birmingham in the North Worcestershire town of Bromsgrove.
Many famous people were also born and grew up in the area which has plenty of history. The leafy countryside market town is a nice place to grow up, and it has many tourist attractions such the Avoncroft Museum, which displays historic buildings, as well as the nearby Lickey Hills, Clent Hills, and Waseley Hills country parks which also provide great walks. Bromsgrove also has some great pubs and bars to enjoy in the town centre.
Many actors, footballers, singers, famous writers and millionaire entrepreneurs all come from the town. With this in mind, we’ve taken a look at the most famous people who were born and bred in Bromsgrove.
5. Nicholas Evans
Born in Bromsgrove, Evans was a British journalist, screenwriter, television and film producer and novelist. His debut novel The Horse Whisperer was No. 10 on the list of bestselling novels in the United States for 1995. With 15 million copies sold, it is on the list of the best-selling books of all time | Speed News TV
6. Gary Rowett
Rowett was born in Bromsgrove He currently manages Milwall. He played for Birmingham City and Leicester City during his playing career and he also managed Blues from 2014 to 2016 Photo: Ashley Allen
7. Jimmy Davis
Born in Bromsgrove, Davis was an English footballer who played as a forward. He signed for Manchester United as a youth trainee and also had spells with Swindon Town and Watford | Getty
8. Jessica Varnish
Born in Bromsgrove, Varnish is a former British track cyclist. Varnish was part of the 2014 world record holding European Championships team sprint champions and is a multiple medalist at the World Championships. | Getty Images