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- Sir Ernest Hall (born 1930) – classical musician and entrepreneur - developed Dean Clough, Halifax.
- Leslie Halliwell (1929–1989) – British film historian and encyclopaediast of Halliwell's Film Guide fame.
- Charles Hallows (1895–1972) – county cricketer - Wisden Cricketer of the Year, 1928.
- James Hallows (1873–1910) – county cricketer - Wisden Cricketer of the Year, 1905.
- Mark Halsey (born 1961) – English Premier League Referee - lives in Little Lever.
- Ruth Hamilton - Authoress
- John Hanscomb, C.B.E., M.A. (born 1924), retired Conservative politician.
- Frank Hardcastle (1844–1908) - Businessman, MP and cricketer. Born in Tonge.
- John Harwood (1893–1964) – Invented self-winding wristwatch.
- Annie Haslam (born 1947) – lead singer of progressive rock band Renaissance.
- William Haslam (1850–1898) – gave his name to the town of Haslam, South Australia.
- Paul Heathcote (born 1960) - Chef and restauranteur. Born in Farnworth
- Gordon Hill (born 1928) – former League football referee in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Charles Holden (1875–1960) – architect, known for his designs of stations on the London Underground railway system.
- Nicky Hunt (born 1983) – professional footballer currently playing for Rotherham United after previously playing for Bolton Wanderers.
- Jack Hylton (1892–1965) – band leader. Born in Great Lever.
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