Celebrities who call South Shields home range from actors, authors, pop stars, and more! But have you ever wondered which South Shields school they attended? Well, we have the answers for you.
From thriving schools still educating children to this day, to the schools that are no longer - it could be that you attended the same one as a huge star.
5. Eric Idle
Actor and comedian, Eric Idle who was born in South Shields in 1943, is most known for being a member of the British comedy group Monty Python. He attended The Royal School Wolverhampton. Photo: Getty Images
6. Chris Ramsey and Rosie Ramsey
Comedian Chris Ramsey and his multi-talented wife Rosie Ramsey, were both born in South Shields in 1986 and 1987. The have presented the multi-award winning comedy podcast Sh**ged, Married, Annoyed since 2019. Chris attended Harton Technology College, while Rosie attended St Wilfrid’s RC College. Photo: Getty Images
7. Bob Olley
Robert “Bob” Olley, a self-taught artist from South Shields was born in 1940. He was educated at Westoe Secondary Modern, which has since closed. Olley has recently donated a collection of his work to South Tyneside Museum and Art Gallery. Photo: South Tyneside Council
8. Joe McElderry
X Factor 2009 winner, Joe McElderry was born in South Shields in 1991. At only 18 years of age, McElderry won the nation’s hearts, and is still performing to this day. During his school years, McElderry attended Harton Technology College who fully backed him on his X Factor journey. Photo: Getty Images