Newsnight presenter and former pupil Emily Maitlis, from SheffieldNewsnight presenter and former pupil Emily Maitlis, from Sheffield
Newsnight presenter and former pupil Emily Maitlis, from Sheffield

Nine iconic Sheffield women revealed on International Women's Day

They are leading names in their field, who have been shaped by the Steel City.

Today we are highlighting some of the most famous women to be born or strongly shaped by Sheffield, to mark International Women’s Day.

And our gallery includes big names from science, business and entertainment – and even royalty.

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