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Julian of Norwich – Middle Age Anchoress
Her writings are the earliest surviving work by an English woman. The Julian Study Centre is named after her.
Olivia Colman – Norwich-born Actress
Appeared on: The Crown, Broadchurch and a radio documentary concerning the plight of women in Afghanistan
Awards: BAFTAs for Best Supporting Actress, Best Female Comedy Performance and Best Leading Actress
Nicola Adams OBE – Leeds born former professional boxer
Known for: First female boxer to retain an Olympic title after securing Olympic gold medal in 2016 Medals: WBO female flyweight title (2019)
Awards: Glamour Award for W Channel Sportswoman
Malala Yousafzai – Pakistani female education activist
Awards: 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Glamour Award for The Girls’ Hero, Mother Teresa Awards, United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights
Oprah Winfrey – American media mogul
Known for: The Oprah Winfrey Show Appeared on: The Butler, Precious, The Color Purple, Charlotte’s Web Awards: Golden Globe, International Emmy Founders Award, TCA Lifetime Achievement Award
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