Birmingham boasts some seriously talented exports, from movie stars and musicians to world class football players.
We’ve had a look at the famous faces - actors, musicians and even politicians - who were raised in and around the city. Now, we’ve decided to take a look at the famous celebrities who grew up in the city districts of Erdington and Northfield.
Many famous people grew up in these Birmingham areas which have plenty to offer. Erdington has many historical attractions and one of the most well-known features in the area is Spaghetti Junction, situated on the southern edge of the district and on the border of Aston and Gravelly Hill. The former nightclub Mothers on the neighbourhood’s high street also had a big impact on music in the late 1960s, with Pink Floyd recording a live record there.
Many famous people also have ties to Kingstanding. The neighbourhood houses a covered drinking water reservoir, Perry Barr Reservoir, on the site of the former Perry Barr Farm. Kingstanding also has two libraries; Kingstanding Library and Perry Common Library.
A number of actors, sportspeople, musicians and other famous faces all come from these north Birmingham areas. With this in mind, we’ve taken a look at the most famous people who are from Erdington and Kingstanding, including those who were born in the areas, as well as those who have lived there at some point during their lifetime.
13. Steve Winwood
Muff’s brother Steve was born in Handsworth and the family moved from Handsworth to Kingstanding when he was a child before forming the Spencer Davis Group | Getty
14. Muff Winwood
Born in Erdington, Winwood (pictured far right) is a songwriter and record producer, and the elder brother of Steve Winwood. Both were members of the Spencer Davis Group in the 1960s. He also lived in Kingstanding as a child | Getty
15. Lloyd Dyer
Birmingham-born winger Lloyd Dyer played for West Brom from 2001 and 2006. He also went on to play for Blues, QPR and Bolton Wanderers. He grew up in the Erdington area Photo: Matthew Lewis
16. Ryan Cartwright
Erdington-born actor Ryan has appeared in British programmes such as Seriously Weird, Hardware, Donovan, Microsoap, Look Around You and All About Me. He also had a recurring role on the US television series Bones as the laboratory intern Vincent Nigel-Murray, | Getty