Hampshire consists of multiple towns, villages and cities and it has become well known for the amount of successful people that were born here.
Here are 17 celebrities that were born in Hampshire:
2. 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
3. Ian McEwan
The author of Atonement and other beloved novels, Ian McEwan was born in Aldershot Photo: Contributed
4. Reverend W. Awdry
Creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, Wilbert Vere Awdry was born at Ampfield vicarage near Romsey in 1911. Photo: Other
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