Notable People
- St Robert, a 12th-century hermit. St Robert's cave can be found near the river Nidd.
- Ursula Southeil, better known as Mother Shipton, was a medieval seer who is said to have been born in a cave south of the town.
- John Metcalf, otherwise known as "Blind Jack". Lost his sight in childhood, violin player, local guide, bridgebuilder and roadmaker. A public house in the market square bears his name.
- Philip Inman, 1st Baron Inman, former Chairman of the BBC, was born here.
- Guy Fawkes once lived in Scotton, near Knaresborough.
- Richard II was imprisoned in the town.
- Robert Aagaard, a Knaresborough manufacturer, founded the youth movement Cathedral Camps.
- The four knights accused of murdering Thomas Becket were said to have taken refuge in Knaresborough.
- Eugene Aram, the noted 18th-century scholar and murderer lived here.
- Squadron Leader James Harry "Ginger" Lacey DFM & Bar, Second World War RAF fighter pilot, attended school in Knaresborough.
- Terence Alexander. English film and television actor, best known for his role as Charlie Hungerford in the TV drama Bergerac.
- Bill Callahan, American singer-songwriter, spent eight years of his childhood in Knaresborough.
- Danny Mills former Leeds United and England Football player spent many years living in Knaresborough
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