150 people from the suburbs who made history

The suburbs have been home to some of the greatest writers, actors, sports stars and business pioneers of the past 150 years. Here, we highlight a wide range of people who were born or lived in the area during influential periods of their lives. Some you know well; others might surprise you.

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