But how many of these famous faces did you know had been born in the district? Let us know and be sure to tell us any big names that we missed from the list!
17. Noel Gay
Composer Noel Gay, born Reginald Moxon Armitage, was born in Wakefield and attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Also known as Stanley Hill, Gay was in the choir at Wakefield Cathedral and is best known for the musical Me and My Girl.
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