What celebrities were born in Chorley?

Phil Cool (born 1948), comedian, impressionist and musician, had his own TV series Cool It (1985–1990), Yrsa Daley-Ward (born 1989), writer, model and actor.

What is Chorley famous for?

Chorley is famous for its markets, which date back to 1498. The most popular market day is Tuesday. There are 2 main markets in Chorley.

Is Steve Pemberton from Chorley?

Steve Pemberton was born in Blackburn, Lancashire on 1 September 1967 and grew up around Chorley, attending Saint Michael's Church of England High School in the town. He trained as an actor at Bretton Hall College of Education where he met Mark Gatiss and Reece Shearsmith.

What are some fun facts about Chorley?

People have lived around Chorley since at least the Bronze Age, which was thousands of years ago. On nearby Anglezarke Moor, you can find old remains like the Round Loaf, a burial mound from around 3500 BC. In 1963, a special pot used for burials was found near Astley Hall.

What is the most common surname in Lancashire?

Smith, Taylor, and Jones have topped the charts as Lancashire's most common surnames for more than 130 years.

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Who is the lord of Lancashire?

The current office-holder is Amanda Parker of Browsholme Hall, the first woman to ever have been appointed to the position.

Who are the famous Chorley residents?

What is the oldest pub in Chorley?

First Licensed Pub

In 1577, The Black Horse was officially licensed, earning its place as one of the earliest recorded pubs in Britain.

Where does Reece Shearsmith live?

In 2009, Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton created Psychoville, which won two British comedy awards, for BBC2, and followed it this year with Inside No 9. Shearsmith stars in a new ITV drama, Chasing Shadows, which starts on 4 September. He is married with two children and lives in London.

How did Steve Pemberton lose weight?

I lost two stone last year by dieting and taking up jogging. "I was writing episodes of Benidorm and was finally able to manage my time to fit in the exercise."

Why did Steve Pemberton leave Benidorm?

I'd have kept going for the rest of my life, but there are other considerations. It was a very difficult decision, but the amount of time we were away from home was key." He continued: "We all sat down and discussed it during series 6. It's great that we had the same instinct to go at the same time.

What is the most common crime in Chorley?

The most common crimes in Chorley are violence and sexual offences, with 1,555 offences during 2025, giving a crime rate of 37. This is 1.6% lower than 2024's figure of 1,580 offences and a difference of 0.65 from 2024's crime rate of 38.

Who is the pro boxer from Chorley?

Jack Catterall was born on 1 July 1993 in Chorley, Lancashire.

How to eat chorley cake?

The Chorley cake is significantly less sweet than Eccles cake, and is commonly eaten with a light spread of butter on top, and sometimes a slice of Lancashire cheese on the side. Chorley cakes are a close relative of the more widely known Eccles cake, but have some significant differences.

What is the oldest building in Chorley?

Laurence's Church. St. Laurence's Chorley is a grade II* listed church and has occupied it's current site since the beginning of the 14th century. It is Chorley's oldest building and is situated right in the heart of Chorley town centre.

What is the 1000 year old pub in England?

Founding and history

The Bingley Arms calls itself the oldest pub in Britain, with a history dating back to between AD 905 and AD 953, and says that it served as a safe house for persecuted Catholic priests, and also as a courthouse from around AD 1000 from which offenders were taken to the pillory across the road.

What is the smallest pub in England?

With a bar that measures just 15ft by 7ft, The Nutshell proudly holds the title of smallest pub in Britain as confirmed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Why is Chorley famous?

Chorley is known for its surprising links to America, thanks to the involvement of Myles Standish in the Mayflower pilgrimage to the New World in 1620. Born and bred in Chorley, Standish was hired as a military advisor to support the Pilgrims on their famous journey to freedom across the Atlantic.

Who owns Astley House Chorley?

The hall is owned and managed by Chorley Council. It is used as a museum but can also be rented for functions and is open to the public at weekends.

Who owns Botany Bay Chorley?

Botany Bay owner Tim Knowles has lodged plans to convert former barns and pigsties into holiday cottages on his Chipping dairy farm.

Who is Amanda Parker?

Amanda Parker was appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire in August 2023. Born, bred and educated in Lancashire she is a devoted Lancastrian. Amanda lives with her husband Robert at Browsholme Hall, one of Lancashire's most important historic houses.

What was Lancashire called before?

Official documents often called it the "County of Lancaster" rather than Lancashire; "Lancastershire" occurs in late 14th century, and Leland was still using it in 1540.