20th-century British nurses

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Mallowan, Lady Mallowan, usually known by her first married name, Agatha Christie, was an English author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers, particularly in the mystery genre.

British nurse (1865-1915)

Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally is an Anglican bishop and England's former chief nursing officer who has served as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury since 28 January 2026, the first woman to hold the office. As archbishop, she is the senior bishop of the Church of England and the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion. By virtue of her position, she is also a lord spiritual, one of the 26 Church of England bishops who sit in the House of Lords.

Member of the House of Windsor

English writer (1893-1970)

Scottish author (1896–1952)

British princess; elder daughter of Louise, Princess Royal, and Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife (1891-1959)

Scottish novelist and poet (1897–1999)

Lahorian Royal and British Suffragist (1876–1948)

English novelist and writer (1881–1958)

noblewoman; English social figure, actress and memoirist, editor (1892–1986)

English dramatist, playwright, memoirist (1889-1981)

British nurse, author and musician (1935–2011)

English writer, diarist (1890-1943)

UK IVF pioneer

British novelist, spy and former agent

British artist (1923–2001)

British suffragist (1855-1917)

English actress and nurse (1867–1951)

Scottish theatrical stage and costume designer, painter, commercial artist, and writer (1898-1991)

British/Australian nurse

Nigerian first female commissioned officer

nurse and weaver

English murderer (1844–1944)

English actress and dramatist (1899–1982)

British nursing administrator

English nurse (1891-1917)

English noblewoman