Sheffield Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of Sheffield

• David Blunkett (1972) - Politician, former Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, and a prominent figure in education policy.
• Harry Brearley (1896) - Inventor of stainless steel, significantly impacting the metallurgy industry.
• Helen Sharman (1984) - First British astronaut and the first woman to visit the Mir space station.
• Jess Ennis-Hill (2009) - Olympic heptathlon gold medalist, known for her achievements in athletics.
• Jon Richardson (2000) - Comedian and television presenter, known for his work on panel shows and stand-up comedy.
• Richard Caborn (1968) - Politician, served as Minister for Sport and was involved in the London 2012 Olympics bid.
• Simon Armitage (1985) - Poet, playwright, and novelist, appointed as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom.
• Steve Daley (1974) - Footballer, known for his transfer to Manchester City for a then-British record fee.