List of People From Bolton - A

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• Alan Ainscow (born 1953) – a former professional footballer.
• Alyn Ainsworth (1924–1990) – band leader, orchestra conductor, and musical director.
• Simon Aldred – lead singer of Cherry Ghost.
• Monica Ali (born 1967) – author, born in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), but settled and grew up in Bolton – former pupil of Bolton School.
• Sir Richard Arkwright (1732–1792) – Inventor of the Water Frame - Born in Preston.
• Ian Aspinall (born 1961) – actor, played roles in Holby City and East is East.