Of course we couldn’t do a list with everyone who is famous who has lived in the borough, but here are some people you know – and some you may be surprised to know - lived, worked or was born in Calderdale.
9. Dr Phyllis Bentley, Halifax
Novelist Dr Phyllis Bentley grew up in Halifax and published a number of books throughout her lifetime including her 1932 masterpiece, Inheritance. She has a blue plaque on Halifax Playhouse.
10. Ed Sheeran, Halifax
Singer songwriter and record producer, Ed Sheeran, known for albums +, x and divide may have grown up in Suffolk but he was born in Halifax and spent the first few years of his life in Hebden Bridge. Pic: Getty Photo: Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images
11. Eric Harrison, Mytholmroyd
Professional football player and coach Eric Harrison was born in Mytholmroyd and began his football career as a player for Halifax Town. He went on to work as a coach at Manchester United and develop the class of '92'.
12. Divina De Campo, Brighouse
Brighouses Divina De Campo, stage name of Owen Richard Farrow, showcased singing, dancing and acting talents in 2019 on the first series of popular BBC Three programme RuPauls Drag Race UK. Pic: BBC. Photo: BBC