television personality Colonel Sir Malcolm Stoddart-Scott (1901–1973), Conservative MP Julian Sturdy (born 1971), Conservative MP Ian Swales (born 1953), Liberal Democrat MP Canon Dr Howard Tomlinson BA, PhD, FRHistS, former headmaster of Hereford Cathedral School and historical author Blanc Wan, pianist and writer Eugen Weber (1925–2007), historian Peter Whitehead (1937–2019), writer and filmmaker References Bibliography Booth, William (1990) A History of Ashville and The Ashvillian Society. Harrogate: The Ashvillian Society, to mark their centenary (1890–1990). External links Official school website Profile on the ISC website Private schools in North Yorkshire Boarding schools in North Yorkshire Methodist schools in England Schools in Harrogate Educational institutions established in 1877 Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference 1877 establishments in England