Do you know of any famous or historic figures that hail from Congleton?

From comedian and writer 'Professor' Stanley Unwin to the actor Louise Plowright, a host of famous names have been born and bred in and around the local area.

Now, The Pudding has released an interactive map of those who are the most searched from Congleton and the surrounding areas.

Who can claim to be the most looked-up on Wikipedia?

Wikipedia is often the go-to website on finding out facts about famous people, whether it's their age, what they've been in or where they are from.

This handy map of the UK lets you see the most wikipedia'd person from each town.

So what about Congleton?

Stanley Unwin, sometimes billed as Professor Stanley Unwin, takes the top spot! He was a South African-born, English comedian, actor and comic writer.

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In the neighbouring Biddulph, James Antony Wilson is the most searched - an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen, on loan from Manchester United of the Premier League. 

Find out about other famous faces from around Cheshire on the interactive map produced by The Pudding...