Notable People
R. J. Mitchell designer of the RAF's Battle of Britain fighter, the Spitfire was born in Butt Lane village, Kidsgrove.
Brewster Mason, RSC Actor; 1922-1987.
Mark Bright, footballer, sports pundit, (born 6 June 1962) attended Maryhill High School, Kidsgrove.
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