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13. Claire Cooper
Claire Cooper is best known for her role as Jacqui McQueen on Hollyoaks. The former British Gymnast has also appeared in Waterloo Road and Walking the Dead, and now runs clothing boutique The Closet.
14. Mike Tindall
Former Rugby Union player Mike Tindall was born in Otley, and educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. He is now married to Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, with whom he shares two daughters. Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images
15. Barbara Hepworth
Wakefield-born Barbara Hepworth is recognised across the world for her art and sculptures. Born and raised in the city, she credited the West Yorkshire industrial setting as the inspiration for much of her work. Photo: Potter/Daily Express/Getty Images
16. Henry Moore
Sculptor Henry Moore, pictured in 1976, was born and raised in Castleford, the seventh of eight children. He attended Leeds School of Art, and was known for his semi-abstract sculptures. Photo: Jones/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images