Notable Residents
See also: List of people from Oldham- Ammon Wrigley (1862–1946) – antiquarian and poet. Ammon Wrigley gained a great local reputation as a poet in his lifetime and a literary club, the Ammon Wrigley Fellowship, was formed round him. Most of his poetry was written in standard English and celebrated the delights of the Saddleworth Moors.
- Paul Scholes – a professional footballer who plays for Manchester United.
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