Bronte; Charlotte (1816-1855); Author, used North Lees Hall, Hathersage as inspiration for her novel Jane Eyre.
Eliot; George (1819-1880); author
Lawrence; David Herbert (1885-1930); Author, born Eastwood, Notts; lived for some time in Middleton-by-Wirksworth. Many Derbyshire places feature in his work.
Walton; Izaak (c 1594-1683); Writer, born Stafford; friend of Charles Cotton of Alstonefield, with whom he fished the River Dove. Author of the "Compleat Angler" based on these experiences.
Florence Nightingale