Our county has long produced heroic men from all walks of life, from science to sport and culture to comedy.
We look at some of the most outstanding talent.
9. Jim Carter
The Harrogate-born actor is now best known for playing the butler in Downton Abbey. Married to Imelda Staunton, who he met at the National Theatre, he was also in Brassed Off and The Golden Compass. Photo: GettyImages
10. Jack Laughter
Olympic gold-medal winning diver Jack Laugher is from Harrogate. He went to Ripon Grammar School. He first got a taste for diving at Harrogate Hydro Swimming Pool. A springboard specialist, he and 3m synchro partner Chris Mears became Team GB’s first ever Olympic diving gold medallists at Rio in 2016. Photo: GettyImages
11. Henry Moore
The Castleford-born sculptor is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art. As well as sculpture, Moore produced many drawings, including a series depicting Londoners sheltering from the Blitz during the Second World War, along with other graphic works on paper. Photo: GettyImages
12. Harold Wilson
He was born in Cowlersley, a suburb of Huddersfield. As a British politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from October 1964 to June 1970, and again from March 1974 to April 1976. He was the Leader of the Labour Party from 1963 to 1976, and was a Member of Parliament from 1945 to 1983. Wilson is the only leader to have formed Labour administrations following four general elections. Photo: GettyImages