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Harry Styles' village is hiring guides for tours about the pop star

Jemima Skelley
Jemima Skelley

Some teen Harry Styles fans are about to get the job of a lifetime.

The small British village where the pop star grew up was attracting so many tourists making a pilgrimage that they've decided to create an official tour.

And who better to lead the tour than a bona fide Styles fan?

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In the past year 5,000 fans - known as Harries - have visited Holmes Chapel in Cheshire to walk in the footsteps of the former One Direction singer.

"Even during the wet winter months, Harries have continued to visit, braving muddy banks and wet fields to pay homage at Harry's Wall," the chairman of Holmes Chapel Partnership, Peter Whiers wrote in a newsletter.

Last year the village introduced a 'walking map' that fans could follow for self-guided tours.

Holmes Chapel is about an hour outside of Manchester and is home to 6,700 people.

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Harry Styles used to work in a bakery before going on X-Factor.  Twitter

Popular spots for fans include the bakery where Styles worked as a teen and a Chinese restaurant where he once took Taylor Swift when they were dating.

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"Local businesses have seized the opportunity to cater to these visitors, with references to Harry in various locations around the village. But it is time for us to elevate our offerings and ensure that visitors have a truly memorable experience in the village which we are proud to call our own," Whiers said.

Another beloved stop on the tour around town is the viaduct where Styles apparently had his first kiss.

The base of the structure has - naturally - been covered in graffiti from Harries paying homage to their idol.

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The viaduct where Styles had his first kiss is covered in notes.  YouTube

The town's partnership has shared a job listing, saying that they're looking for fans of the singer aged 16+, "but more senior individuals may also apply".

The requirements listed on the job posting include: excellent communication and storytelling skills; an ability to lead and manage a group of tour participants; and a genuine interest in Holmes Chapel, its history and links to Harry Styles.

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Tours are set to begin in June on Saturday mornings, with weekday tours being introduced for July and August.

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