Oldham is not a hotspot for celeb spotting, but there have been some notable visits to the borough over the decades. The most recent celebrity to attract attention for their trip to Oldham was Aitch, who was filming his new music video outside Dave’s Mini Mart on Hollins Road.

When Marianne Faithfull died on January 30, some of rock’s biggest names paid tribute. Metallica’s drummer, Lars Ulrich, added to his band’s social media, “And the biggest Thank You and F--k Yeah for your incredible and unique contribution to our music,