Old Swan - Notable Residents

Notable Residents

  • Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson was born in Old Swan.
  • Alan Caldwell, known as Rory Storm, rock 'n' roll singer of the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was born in Old Swan in 1939, was a member of Old Swan Boys' Club (1956–57) and attended St Margaret's Anfield School.
  • Dennis Evans, former captain of Arsenal F.C., was born in Old Swan.
  • Tommy Scott, lead singer with 1990s band Space lived in Old Swan at the height of their fame.
  • The parents of Hollywood actor Mike Myers

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