Sussex can also claim a number of stars of screen and stage – and here are some of them.
5. Sir Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier dominated the stage in the mid-20th century. He was artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre from 1962 to1965. The actor and director died in 1989, aged 82, at his home near Steyning, West Sussex. Photo: John Downing/Daily Express/Getty Images
6. Patricia Routledge
Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge, DBE is an English actress, singer and broadcaster. For her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in 1992 and 1993. She has lived in Chichester since 2000, and regularly worships at Chichester Cathedral. She has helped raise £10,000 towards the restoration of the cathedral roof. Photo: Getty Images
7. Christopher Timothy
Chichester-based actor Christopher Timothy is known for his roles as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, Mac McGuire in the BBC soap opera Doctors, and Ted Murray in EastEnders. Photo: Sussex World
8. Honeysuckle Weeks
Actress Honeysuckle Weeks was raised in both Chichester and Petworth and is most well-known for her role as Samantha Stewart (later Wainwright) in the ITV wartime drama series Foyle's War. Photo: Jo Hale/Getty Images