Notable People
Possibly Burslem's most famous son is Robbie Williams, who is a major shareholder in Port Vale. His family are still resident in the area.
Other notable figures include the watercolour painter James Holland (1800–1870); the potter Josiah Wedgwood; the founder, bassist and lead singer of one of Britain's foremost rock bands - Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of Motörhead - he was born and spent his early childhood in the town; and Darts legend and 15-time world champion, Phil Taylor who was born, raised and also worked in the town.
In the 17th century, Molly Leigh was resident of the town before being accused of being a witch and dying before her trial.
William Frederick Horry owned the George Hotel in the 1860s before murdering his wife Jane at his father's house in Boston Lincolnshire....despite pleas for clemency he was hanged at Lincoln Castle April 1, 1872 and his body interred with other executed felons in the interior of the Castle's Lucy Tower, where it can still be seen.
Adam Chevin, a foul mouthed comic who shot to prominence in the early 1980s and claims to have slept with over 8000 women, men and children. His family still reside in the area, however he has recently moved to Jerusalem.
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