12 celebrities you may not have realised are from Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has played home to future Prime Ministers and literary icons.

Here are 12 of the most famous people from across the county.

Portsmouth has also played home to many celebrities over the years – from Dickens to Love Island contestants.

See the famous faces who have called Pompey home here.

Look through our gallery of celebrities from the rest of Hampshire below.

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1. Jane Austen

One of the most famous British authors of all time was born in Steventon Rectory in Hampshire. She wrote Pride and Prejudice and many other novels. She is buried at Winchester cathedral. Photo: Other