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Merseyside has produced some of the world’s biggest stars, with many iconic musicians, actors, athletes and more coming from Liverpool and Wirral.

While you’ll certainly know some of the famous faces that come from our region, you may not know the exact area they’re from. Other celebrities may be a complete surprise, with you never knowing they hailed from Merseyside.

A new study published by Nature has identified the most notable people from cities, towns and villages around the world, including right here in Merseyside. Geographer and map designer Topi Tjukanov has turned the data into an interactive map pinpointing exactly where each famous face is from.

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Source: 18 ‘most notable’ people from Merseyside areas – Liverpool Echo