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- Historically, Bury emerged during the Industrial Revolution as a mill town centred on textile manufacturing. Bury is regionally notable for its open-air market – Bury Market – and its popularity has been increased since the introduction of the Manchester Metrolink tram system, which terminates in the town.
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Join us in exploring the rich history of Bury, a captivating town nestled in northern Greater Manchester. With roots dating back centuries, Bury has witnessed the ebb and flow of civilisations, evolving from a humble settlement to a thriving urban centre.
Bury - A brief history. The name Bury, Buri and Byri comes from the Saxon and means "a stronghold". In ancient times it is thought that the whole area was probably forest, marsh and...
They say Bury is not just about black pudding and that is certainly true. But it’s not a bad place to start, is it? The Lancashire delicacy, once condemned as the work of the devil by the health police, now finds itself on a list of superfoods along with more exotic things like goji berries and acai juice.
May 17, 2020 · Bury - A name derived from the Old English word 'burh', meaning fort or stronghold. It was recorded in 1194, according to the Dictionary of British Place Names by A. D. Mills.
Bury was formed around the ancient market place but there is evidence of activity dating back to the period of Roman occupation. Bury Museum has a Roman urn containing a number of small bronze coins dated for AD 253–282 and found north of what is now the town centre.
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Feb 24, 2020 · The name of the Greater Manchester town (or Buri or Byri as it was earlier known), comes from the Anglo-Saxon burg or burh and means "a stronghold". Or the Old English word meaning castle,...
- Bury Market. Often praised as the best market in the country, Bury Market has a history going back to the reign of King Henry VI in 1444. There’s a Market Hall and Fish & Meat Hall, open every day except Sunday, as well as an outdoor Open Market that trades on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Fusilier Museum. Bury was the regimental town of the Lancashire Fusiliers, a line infantry regiment of the British Army active from 1688 to 1968 when it was amalgamated with three other regiments.
- East Lancashire Railway. Running on weekends throughout the year, but also many weekdays in school holidays, the East Lancashire Railway is a 12.5-mile steam railway south to north from Heywood to Rawtenstall.
- Bury Transport Museum. The Grade II-listed Castlecroft Goods Warehouse went up in 1846 for the East Lancashire Railway, and since the 1970s has housed a fabulous collection of vintage vehicles.
