Heversham Grammar School existed for more than 370 years from 1613 until 1984, when it amalgamated with the comprehensive school in Milnthorpe to become the boarding house and 6th form college of Dallam School.

Dorothy Coade Hewett (21 May 1923 – 25 August 2002) was an Australian feminist poet, novelist, librettist and playwright. She was also a member of the Communist Party of Australia, though she clashed on many occasions with the party's leadership.

Beda Higgins writes poetry and prose, and has various publications in prose and poetry anthologies and collections including 'Wiggy', first prizewinner of the Mslexia short story competition 2009. Her first collection of short stories was published in 2011 and was chosen as a Read Regional Recommendation. She is the recipient of two Northern Writer Awards and two Queen's Nursing Institute Awards.