Meeting a celebrity is always one of those moments that tend to stick in the minds of people.
Swindon has produced a number of celebrities including Billie Piper, Melinda Messenger and Nick Hewer from The Apprentice and Countdown
But the town has also been visited by a number of famous people, notable names and iconic figures over the years for a variety of reasons.
With that in mind, we asked our readers about the celebrity encounters they’ve had in Swindon, who the notable name was and why they were in town.
We’ve collected some of the best answers below.
Michelle Beaumont said: “Mark Owen from Take That when I was working in Chiquito.”
Sophie Louise said: “Mr Motivator, came into my work for a meal and served him as well.
Steven Mills said: “The Queen on open day for Motorola.”
Steve Bint said: “Met Charlie Nicholas after a reserve game at the County Ground. He spoke to and spent time with all the fans. Really nice guy.”
Kris Talikowski said: “Meeting Camilla was pretty fun.”
Becki Robinson said: “Keith Chegwin in the Range.”
Leon Watts said: “Probably Jay Kay from Jamiroquai”
Kelly Hitchens said: “Kylie Minogue, David Guetta.”
Yvonne Betterton said: “Josh Kumar and Jahmene Douglas at the Oasis meet and greet.”
Gary Faircloth said “Paolo Di Canio, Glenn Hoddle and Ossie Ardiles.”
Emily Fry said: “The Cheeky girls.”
Neil Michael Robinson said: “The Queen with my dad in 1998 at Motorola.”
Giji Victor said: “I just saw my reflection in the glass wall of M&S. Lucky me.”
Nazma B Ramruttun said: “Glenn Hoddle at Booker Cash and Carry.”
Richard Plumby said: “Kings of Leon Motorhead the Zutons all at the Oasis Leisure Centre.”
Julie Burfitt said: “Phil Collins' son Simon and his band.When I worked at Staples they all came in to buy office furniture. Simon’s so lush."
Bernice Procter said: “Diana Dors - she signed her book to me.”
Sonia Garcia said: “Ant and Dec went to the Weighbridge for dinner I met them there and had photos.”
Karen Long said “Elton John when he did a concert at the County Ground.”
Robert Mitchell said: “Didier Drogba in 2012 the day after Chelsea won the Champions League. He was in Swindon for the Olympic torch handover.”
Nicky Sewell said: “Deborah Meaden asked me for directions at the Texaco garage off the Magic Roundabout.”
Julie Lowe said: “Nick Knowles with his son at Kidz About.”
Neil Stevens said: “Princess Diana at Delta Tennis Centre.”
Rog Clinton-Herman said: “Julian Cope. In 1995. He was at Swindon train station and gave me a free copy of his autobiography.
“He had dozens of them in his rucksack.
“I was in shock because I am a massive fan. Then he gave me a big full on hug when I left.”
Rachel Sellens said: “Keith Chegwin at Currys when I was working in the town centre store, but I missed meeting.
“Will Young when he visited the Greenbridge store as I was off....gutted.”
Gina Musty said: “Robbie Williams at a funeral at Kingsdown.”
Philomena Liston Was Cooney said: “Prince William and Prince Harry at Wingers in Wroughton go-carting for my sons 11th birthday party, in fact they were supposed to share our slot on the track. Quite an experience, nobody believed the kids the next day at school.”
Jennifer Lynn Kyson-Smith said: “David Hasselhoff, served him at The Sun Inn at Coate Water.”
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