The first ten names to be celebrated in Coventry's eagerly awaited Walk of Fame have been chosen by the people of the city.
In an unprecedented public ballot, jet pioneer Sir Frank Whittle secured the most votes, followed by Lady Godiva, the late Mo Mowlam and Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons.
Other names confirmed as recipients of the accolade are The Specials, cycle pioneer James Starley, football legend Jimmy Hill, Sir Henry Parkes, athlete Dave Moorcroft and pop impresario Pete Waterman.
Their names will be inscribed on bronze plaques set into the floor of Priory Place in the city centre. The Walk of Fame will be launched in May.
In total, almost 3000 votes were cast through the local media and on the city council's website.
Peter Walters, Head of Economic Development for city centre managers CV One, who chairs the organising group said,
"I think that's a terrific response and we're celebrating some great names here.
"They are a diverse and impressive group, every one of them a worthy recipient of this honour, and the great thing about it is that each has been chosen by the people of the city.
"I would point out too that this is just the start. We intend to add further names to the Walk of Fame next year, so if your choice did not make it onto the list in 2008, you will get another opportunity to vote."