I wish the Yorkshire Icons Community Initiative every success with the project.... to motivate and inspire young people from Yorkshire to develop and fulfil their dreams of success in whatever field they choose, so that they in turn can become icons in their own right.
Dame Judi Dench
The magnificent seven Icons were inducted into the Yorkshire Icons Hall of Fame for their great achievements and successes. From cricketing to acting to the abolition of slavery, the Hall of Fame celebrates the white rose county’s shining stars past and present.
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Dame Judi Dench
Actress born in York and whose accolades include an Academy Award, three BAFTAs and six Laurence Olivier Awards
Ashley Jackson
Artist based in Holmfirth, who has been depicting the Yorkshire landscape for 50 years inspiring many to not only appreciate art, but have a go themselves
Sir Ken Morrison, CBE
Businessman and retailer – Chairman of WM Morrison Supermarkets one of the biggest supermarket chains in the country
Sir Michael Parkinson
Television presenter. His famous chat show, Parkinson ran from 1971 – 2007, and he was voted number 20 in the 2006 ITV’s list of TV’s 50 greatest stars
Jane Tomlinson CBE
Fundraiser – worked as a paediatrician in Leeds and raised more than £1,500,000 for charities until she died of breast cancer in 2007
Freddie Trueman
Cricketing legend, born in Stainton near Maltby became one of the countrys best known and fastest bowlers
William Wilberforce
Politician, born in Hull and who contributed greatly to the abolition of slavery
I never thought in all my days that one day I would share a stage with William Wilberforce… you have done me a great honour, thank you.
Sir Michael Parkinson