Originally from Preston, Nick Park attended the former Sheffield Polytechnic ( now Sheffield Hallam University) and studied Fine Art. He then went on to study animation at the National Film and Television School, near London.Originally from Preston, Nick Park attended the former Sheffield Polytechnic ( now Sheffield Hallam University) and studied Fine Art. He then went on to study animation at the National Film and Television School, near London.
Originally from Preston, Nick Park attended the former Sheffield Polytechnic ( now Sheffield Hallam University) and studied Fine Art. He then went on to study animation at the National Film and Television School, near London.

10 famous people who studied in Sheffield that might surprise you

Sheffield has many famous sons and daughters – from actor Sean Bean to national treasure Michael Palin – but did you know that a whole raft of celebrities spent time studying in the city before starting their careers?
By Andy Done-Johnson
Published 27th May 2020, 15:53 BST
Updated 28th May 2020, 10:36 BST

Here are just some of the celebrities who spent time at the city’s two universities . . .

Originally from Northampton, Mighty Boosh star Tom Meeton (pictured right) graduated with a BA Degree in Fine Art from Sheffield Hallam University in 1995.

1. Tom Meeten

Originally from Northampton, Mighty Boosh star Tom Meeton (pictured right) graduated with a BA Degree in Fine Art from Sheffield Hallam University in 1995. Photo: Pinterest

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Born in Norwich, opera singer Elizabeth Watts studied archaeology at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2001 with a first class honours degree, before continuing her studies at the Royal College of Music in London.

2. Elizabeth Watts

Born in Norwich, opera singer Elizabeth Watts studied archaeology at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2001 with a first class honours degree, before continuing her studies at the Royal College of Music in London. Photo: Elizabeth Watts

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A native of Sheffield, Jarvis Cocker didn't, in fact, study at St Martin's College, but did an access to higher education course at the former Sheffield Poly in 1981 before finding musical fame.

3. Jarvis Cocker

A native of Sheffield, Jarvis Cocker didn't, in fact, study at St Martin's College, but did an access to higher education course at the former Sheffield Poly in 1981 before finding musical fame. Photo: JPI Media

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Originating from Glossop, Derbyshire, Hilary Mantel studied Law at the University of Sheffield in the early 1970s before embarking on her writing career, which would eventually see her twice with the Booker Prize.

4. Hilary Mantel

Originating from Glossop, Derbyshire, Hilary Mantel studied Law at the University of Sheffield in the early 1970s before embarking on her writing career, which would eventually see her twice with the Booker Prize. Photo: University of Sheffield

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