List of people from Yorkshire

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This is a list of people from Yorkshire. Yorkshire is the largest historic county in both England and the United Kingdom. Some of the most notable figures from the county are:

Contents

Lawyers and Jurists

Brenda Hale, President of the British Supreme Court, 2017–present

Inventors, explorers, scientists and pioneers

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Captain James Cook
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Sir George Cayley
NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Edward Victor Appleton 1892–1965Nobel Prize in Physics in 1947 [1]
James Henry Atkinson Leeds1849–1942inventor of the mousetrap [2] [3]
Donald Bailey 1901–1985inventor of the Bailey Bridge [4]
William Bateson 1861–1926geneticist; first to use term "genetics" [5] [6]
George Birkbeck 1776–1841doctor, philanthropist, founder of Birkbeck College [7]
Joseph Bramah Barnsley1748–1814invented hydraulic press; one of two founders of hydraulic engineering [5] [8]
Harry Brearley 1871–1948Sheffield inventor of stainless steel [9]
Henry Briggs 1561–1630perfected system of logarithms used today by astronomers, navigators [10]
Phil Burgan 1951–pharmacist; CEO and Chairman of MMCG [ citation needed ]
Ralph Burton d.1768British soldier and Canadian settler [11]
Sir George Cayley born in Scarborough 1773–1857engineer, one of the most important people in the history of aeronautics [5]
Capt. James Cook Marton, Middlesbrough 1728–79 Georgian oceanic explorer [5]
Rick Dickinson 1956(?) industrial designer responsible for the ZX80, ZX81, ZX Spectrum and Sinclair QL keyboards and cases [12]
John Harrison Foulby 1693–1776 horologist and mathematician [5]
Amy Johnson born in Hull1903–41aviator [5] [13]
Joseph Priestley born in Birstall1733–1804 physicist and chemist [14]
Augustus Pitt Rivers 1827–1900 British Army officer, ethnologist, anthropologist and archaeologist [5]
Nicholas Saunderson Thurlstone 1682–1739 Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, University of Cambridge [15]
Helen Sharman born in Sheffield 1963–first British astronaut, first Western European woman in space [5]
Percy Shaw born in Halifax1889–1975inventor of the cat's eyes reflecting roadstuds [16]
John Smeaton 1724–92civil engineer responsible for the design of bridges, canals, harbours and lighthouses [5]
Frederick Walton born in Sowerby Bridge 1834–1928inventor of Linoleum [17]
John Wycliffe 1330–84theologian, reformist, pioneering translator [5]
Sīlācāra born in Hull1871–1951one of the earliest western Buddhist monk in modern times[ citation needed ]

Politicians and activists

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Harold Wilson, Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and 1974 to 1976
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William Wilberforce
NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
H. H. Asquith born in Morley 1852–1928Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1908–16 [18]
William Bradford born in Austerfield 1590–1657Plymouth governor, pilgrim father [5]
Guy Fawkes York 1570–1606Yorkshire-born soldier, part of the Gunpowder Plot [5] [19]
Roy Hattersley born in Sheffield 1933–British Labour politician, author and journalist
Elizabeth Smith Middleton born in Yorkshire 1814–1898British-born Canadian temperance leader [20]
William Wilberforce born in Kingston upon Hull 1759–1833social campaigner who brought about the abolition of slavery [5] [21]
Harold Wilson born in Huddersfield1916–1995Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1964–70 and 1974–76 [22]

Writers

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The Brontë Sisters
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Anne Lister (1791–1840)
NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Simon Armitage born Huddersfield 1963–Poet, writer [23]
W. H. Auden born York 1907– 1973Poet, critic, essayist [24]
Alcuin of York born near York 732–804 Early Middle Ages scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher [5] [25]
Alan Bennett born in Leeds 1934–playwright and actor [5]
Barbara Taylor Bradford born in Leeds 1933–best-selling British-American novelist, debut novel, A Woman of Substance [26]
Anne Brontë born in Thornton1820–49writer, author of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall [27]
Branwell Brontë born in Thornton1817–48writer and artist [27]
Charlotte Brontë born in Thornton1816–55writer, author of Jane Eyre [27]
Emily Brontë born in Thornton1818–48writer, author of Wuthering Heights [5] [27]
Cædmon born Whitby657–684Earliest English poetBede's Historia ecclesiastica.
Ian Clayton born in Featherstone 1959–Writer and broadcaster[ citation needed ]
Margaret Drabble born in Sheffield 1939–literary Prize-winning writer[ citation needed ]
Stanley Ellis born in Bradford1926–2009English linguistics scholar, writer and broadcaster, English regional dialects. [28]
Helen Fielding born in Morley, West Yorkshire 1958–novelist and screenwriter, Bridget Jones's Diary (1996), The Edge of Reason (1999) [26]
Roger Hargreaves born in Cleckheaton 1935–1988writer of the Mr. Men and Little Miss books[ citation needed ]
Joanne Harris born in Barnsley 1964–English author, award-winning novel Chocolat [ citation needed ]
Tony Harrison born in Leeds 1964–Poet, translator, critic, dramatist [26]
Susan Hill born Scarborough, North Yorkshire1942–novels include The Woman in Black and I'm the King of the Castle, Somerset Maugham Award (1971). Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012[ citation needed ]
Barry Hines born Hoyland Common near Barnsley 1939–2016Novelist, television script-writer. A Kestrel for a Knave (1968), Kes [ citation needed ]
Richard Hoggart born in Potternewton, Leeds 1918–2014Writer on English literature, sociology and cultural studies[ citation needed ]
Winifred Holtby Rudston, East Riding of Yorkshire 1898 - 1935Novelist of works based on 1920-1930 Yorkshire women's empowerment, her works include South Riding (novel), The Land of Green Ginger, A Crowded Street, Anderby Wold[ citation needed ]
Ted Hughes born in Mytholmroyd1930–98 poet laureate of United Kingdom, 1984–1998. [5]
Anne Lister born in Halifax, West Yorkshire 1791-1840English landowner, diarist, and mountaineer. [29]
Andrew Marvell born in Winestead-in-Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire 1621–78poet [5]
Ian McMillan born in Darfield, South Yorkshire1956–poet
Julie O'Neill 1971–author
J. B. Priestley born in Bradford 1894–1984writer, novelist and broadcaster [5]
Christopher Riley born in Bridlington 1967–Science and history writer and documentarian
Ray Robinson born in Northallerton 1971–English novelist and screenwriter, award-winning novel Electricity[ citation needed ]
Sally Wainwright born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire1963–English television writer, producer, and director: Scott & Bailey (2011–2016), Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2016), Happy Valley (2014–present), and Gentleman Jack (2019–present).
Keith Waterhouse born in Hunslet, Leeds 1929–2009British novelist, newspaper columnist, many television series, novels: Billy Liar (1959) [26]
Stanley Wells born in Hull 1930–Shakespearean scholar, writer, professor and editor who has been honorary president of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, professor emeritus at the University of Birmingham

Saints

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John Fisher
NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Margaret Clitherow born in York1556–1586saint, martyr [30]
Edwin of Northumbria Not born in Yorkshire585–633saint, King of Northumbria [5]
John of Beverley Harpham and Beverleyd. 721bishop, founder and patron saint of Beverley [31]
John Fisher Beverley1469–1535bishop, cardinal, saint, martyr [32]
Hilda of Whitby 614–680princess, nun, nurse, founding abbess of Whitby Abbey and patron saint of Whitby [33] [34]
Blessed Nicholas Postgate Egton 1596–1679martyr [35]

Entertainers

Actors and actresses

NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Mark Addy Yorkactor [36]
Julian Barratt Leedsactor, comedian[ citation needed ]
Keith Barron Mexboroughactor [37]
Sean Bean Sheffield1959–actor [38]
Brian Blessed Mexborough1936–actor[ citation needed ]
Chuckle Brothers Rotherham1944–2018, 1947–TV actors[ citation needed ]
Sir Tom Courtenay Hull, East Ridingactor [39]
Dame Judi Dench Yorkactress [5]
Peter Firth Bradfordactor [5]
James Frain Leedsactor [5]
Brian Glover Sheffield (raised in Barnsley)actor, comedian [40]
Charlie Heaton Bridlington 1994–actor[ citation needed ]
Elizabeth Henstridge Sheffield1987-actress, model, fashion designer, YouTuber, podcaster and director[ citation needed ]
Ralph Ineson Leedsactor [41]
Gorden Kaye Huddersfield1941–2017Actor, comedian [42]
Sir Ben Kingsley Scarboroughactor [5]
Charles Laughton Scarborough1899–1962actor, screenwriter, and director of the film The Night of The Hunter [5]
Matthew Lewis Leedsactor[ citation needed ]
James Mason Huddersfield1909–1984actor[ citation needed ]
Michael Palin Sheffield1943–actor, comedian[ citation needed ]
Andrew-Lee Potts Bradfordactor [43]
Dame Diana Rigg Doncaster1938–2020actress [44]
Jack Shepherd Leedsactor [45]
Sir Patrick Stewart Mirfieldactor [46]
Laura White Yorkshire1996–actress [47]
Liz White Rotherham1979–actress[ citation needed ]
Jodie Whittaker Skelmanthorpe actress [48]
Tom Wilkinson Leedsactor [49] [50]

Television performers

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Jeremy Clarkson
NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Jeremy Clarkson Doncaster presenter and former host of BBC TV's Top Gear [51]
Angela Crow Wharfedale 1938–actress[ citation needed ]
Rodney Bewes Bingley, Bradford1937–2017comedian, actor[ citation needed ]
Roy Castle Scholes 1932–1994comedian, singer, actor, television presenter [52]
Paul Daniels South Bank, Middlesbrough 1938–2016illusionist, quiz show host[ citation needed ]
Adrian Edmondson Bradford 1957–comedian, actor[ citation needed ]
Leigh Francis (Keith Lemon) Beeston, Leeds 1973–comedian, entertainer[ citation needed ]
Frankie Howerd York 1917–1992comedian[ citation needed ]
Gorden Kaye Huddersfield 1941–2017actor[ citation needed ]
Bob Mortimer Acklam, Middlesbrough 1959–comedian, entertainer[ citation needed ]
Wendy Richard Middlesbrough 1943–2009actress[ citation needed ]
Paul Shane Thrybergh, Rotherham1940–2013comedian, actor[ citation needed ]
Mollie Sugden Keighley 1922–2009actress[ citation needed ]
Dame Penelope Wilton Scarborough 1946–actress[ citation needed ]
Ernie Wise Bramley 1925–1999comedian[ citation needed ]

Musicians and bands

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Mel B
NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Arctic Monkeys formed in Sheffield indie band [53]
James Arthur born in Middlesbrough 1988–singer[ citation needed ]
Asking Alexandria formed in Yorkmetalcore band [54]
Mel B Leedsmember of the Spice Girls [54]
Dame Janet Baker opera singer [54]
John Barry York best known for his soundtracks for James Bond films and Midnight Cowboy [54]
The Beautiful South formed in Hull popular music band [54]
Bring Me the Horizon formed in Sheffield metalcore band [54]
Arthur Brown rock singer [54]
Tony Christie Conisbroughsinger [54]
Joe Cocker Sheffield rock singer [54]
David Coverdale born in Saltburn-by-the-Sea lead vocalist for Deep Purple and Whitesnake [55]
The Cribs formed in Wakefield indie band [56]
Kiki Dee Bradfordsinger-songwriter [54]
Def Leppard formed in Sheffield hard rock group [54]
Frederick Delius composer [54]
Gang of Four formed in Leedspost-punk group [54]
Vin Garbutt born in South Bank, Middlesbrough folk singer [57]
Lesley Garrett Doncasteropera singer [54]
Gareth Gates born in Bradfordsinger [54]
Heaven 17 80s band [54]
The Human League formed in Sheffieldsynthpop band [54]
Kaiser Chiefs formed in Leedsindie band [54]
Zayn Malik born in BradfordSinger-songwriter and former member of boy band One Direction [ citation needed ]
Jane McDonald born in Wakefieldsinger[ citation needed ]
John McLaughin born in Doncaster 1942–jazz guitarist [58]
John Newman born in Settle 1990–soul singer[ citation needed ]
Robert Palmer Batley1949–2003singer [54]
Pulp formed in Sheffieldpopular music band [54]
Corinne Bailey Rae born in Leedssinger [54]
Chris Rea born in Middlesbrough singer [54]
Paul Rodgers born in Middlesbrough 1949–rock singer-songwriter, best known for his success in the 1970s as a member of Free and Bad Company [59]
Kate Rusby folk singer [54]
Shed Seven formed in Yorkindie-rock band [54]
Ed Sheeran born in Hebden Bridge singer[ citation needed ]
Benson Taylor born in BradfordComposer[ citation needed ]
Kimberley Walsh born in Bradfordmember of pop group Girls Aloud[ citation needed ]
Christopher Wolstenholme born in Rotherham bassist of Muse [60]
Louis William Tomlinson born in DoncasterSinger-songwriter and member of boy group One Direction, currently solo[ citation needed ]
Dominic Harrison born in DoncasterSinger Yungblud [ citation needed ]
Saxon (band) formed in Barnsley Heavy Metal band part of the NWOBHM [ citation needed ]

Sport

NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
David Bairstow born in Bradford, Yorkshire 1951 – January 1998cricketer[ citation needed ]
Jonathan Bairstow born in Bradford 1989– Yorkshire CCC and England cricketer and son of David. (Above) [61]
Gordon Banks born in Sheffield1937-2019Goal keeper, England World Cup Winner 1966
Geoffrey Boycott born in Fitzwilliam 1940– Yorkshire CCC and England cricketer [62]
Alistair Brownlee born in Dewsbury 1988–Olympic gold medalist, world champion in triathlon [63]
Jonathan Brownlee born in Leeds 1990–Olympic silver medalist, world champion in triathlon [63]
Brian Clough born in Middlesbrough 1935–2004footballer and football manager [5]
Jessica Ennis born in Sheffield 1986–Olympic gold medalist, world champion in heptathlon [64]
Lewis Cook born in York 1997–footballer, midfielder for AFC Bournemouth and England [ citation needed ]
Josh Coburn born in Bedale 2002-footballer, formerly for Sunderland Football Club, current forward for Middlesbrough Football Club
Ben Godfrey born in York 1997–footballer, defender/midfielder for Norwich City [ citation needed ]
Darren Gough born in Barnsley 1970–cricketer [5]
Alan Hinkes 1954–mountaineer, first Briton to climb world's highest 14 peaks [5]
Len Hutton born in Pudsey 1916–90cricketer, Ashes-winning captain [5]
Innes Ireland born in Mytholmroyd Formula One driver[ citation needed ]
Kevin Keegan born in Doncaster 1951–footballer, 2 x European footballer of the year [5]
Harry Maguire born in Sheffield 1993 –football player for Manchester United and England
Steve McClaren born in York 1961–football manager and former player[ citation needed ]
Jamie Reeves born in Sheffield 1962–world champion strength athlete, World's Strongest Man of '89[ citation needed ]
Joe Root Sheffield 1990Cricketer for Yorkshire CCC and England [65]
David Seaman born in Rotherham 1963footballer, goalkeeper for Arsenal and England [66]
John Stones born in Barnsley 1994–footballer, Centre back,for Manchester City and England [ citation needed ]
Jane Tomlinson 1964–2007amateur athlete and cancer charity fundraiser [67]
Fred Trueman 1931 – July 2006cricketer [5]
Jamie Vardy born in Sheffield 1987–footballer, striker for Leicester City and England [68]
Danny Willett born in Sheffield 1987–golfer, second Englishman to win The Masters [69]
Tom Pidcock born in Leeds 1999–cyclist, olympic champion

Artists and sculptors

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Furniture maker Robert Thompson's trademark mouse
NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Gertrude Spurr Cutts Scarborough 1858–1941painter [70]
John Atkinson Grimshaw Leeds 1836–1893painter [5]
Barbara Hepworth Wakefield 1903–1975artist [71]
Alexander Keighley Keighley 1861–1947photographer [72]
David Hockney Saltaire 1937–artist [5]
Henry Moore Castleford 1898–1986sculptor [5]
Robert Thompson Kilburn1876–1955carpenter, furniture maker recognised for his mouseman furniture, exclusively using Yorkshire Oak [5]
Andy Goldsworthy Cheshire, raised in Leeds1956–British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist producing site-specific sculpture and land art situated in natural and urban settings [73]
William Etty York 1787–1849English artist best known for his history paintings containing nude figures [74]
Damien Hirst grew up in Leeds 1965–artist [75]
Patrick Heron Leeds 1920–1999artist [76]
Trevor Bell Leeds1930–2017artist[ citation needed ]
Norman Ackroyd Leeds 1938–artist [77]
Ian Berry Huddersfield 1984–artist [78]
Joash Woodrow Leeds 1927–2006artist [79]
Jacob Kramer Leeds based1892–1962artist [80]
Matthew Krishanu Bradford 1980–artist [81]
Pete McKee Sheffield 1960–artist [82]

Crime

NamePlaceLifeCommentsReference
Mary Bateman born in Asenby, worked in Thirsk 1768–1809"Yorkshire Witch"; convicted of fraud and murder, hanged [83]
John Christie born in Illingworth 1899–1953 (Hanged)serial killer, known as "The Rillington Place Strangler" [84]
Stephen Griffiths born in Dewsbury 1969–serial killer, known as "The Crossbow Cannibal" [85]
Mark Hobson born in Wakefield 1969–'spree killer' who murdered four people[ citation needed ]
Donald Neilson born in Dewsbury 1936–2011armed robber, serial killer, known as "The Black Panther" [86]
Jimmy Savile born in West Riding 1926–2011Prolific sex abuser of both adults and children, TV presenter, celebrity, charity fund-raiser [87]
Edward Simpson born in Sleights 1815–?infamous forger of prehistoric flint tools, sold to many notable museums [88]
Peter Sutcliffe born in Bingley 1946–2020serial killer, known as "The Yorkshire Ripper" [89]

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