Mary Ward, an English Roman Catholic nun who founded the Sisters of Loreto (also known as the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary), moved to the village in 1642 and stayed there until her death.

Barbara Ward (economist, writer and environmentalist who was interested in developing countries) was born here in 1914.
She was awarded the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire later in her life.

Dame Judi Dench was born in Heworth Green.

Robert William Bilton Hornby, priest, antiquarian and Lord of the Manor of Heworth.

see also people associated with Elmfield College
Alan Leach (The drummer from the band Shed Seven)
Mary Ward, an English Roman Catholic nun who founded the Sisters of Loreto (also known as the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary), moved to the village in 1642 and stayed there until her death.
Barbara Ward (economist, writer and environmentalist who was interested in developing countries) was born here in 1914. She was awarded the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire later in her life.
Dame Judi Dench was born in Heworth Green.
Robert William Bilton Hornby, priest, antiquarian and Lord of the Manor of Heworth.
see also people associated with Elmfield College
Alan Leach (The drummer from the band Shed Seven)
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