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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bury,_Greater_ManchesterBury, Greater Manchester - Wikipedia

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   Bury (/ ˈ b ɛr i /, / ˈ b ʊr i /) is a market town on the River Irwell in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. which had a population of 81,101 in 2021 while the wider borough had a population of 193,846. The town is within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire.

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3. www.visitbury.comVisit Bury - Visit Bury

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   The official tourism website for Bury. What's On. Things To Do. Accommodation. Museum. Parks & Countryside. Outdoor Activities.

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   Sep 7, 2023 · Things to Do in Bury, England: See Tripadvisor's 78,205 traveller reviews and photos of Bury tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Bury.

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5. www.visitbury.com › things-to-do › bury-town-centreBury Town Centre - Visit Bury

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   Located just 30 minutes from Manchester city centre Bury is home to award winning attractions and fantastic hidden gems which together make a perfect day and night out this summer.

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   Where is Bury in England?

   • Bury, town and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, historic county of Lancashire, England. The River Irwell flows through the borough, which stretches from Pennine moorland in the north to within 4 miles (6.5 km) of the centre of Manchester in the south. It is crossed by major motorways in both directions.

   Bury | Historic Town, Market Town, Textile Industry | Britannica

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   Is Bury a borough?

   • The borough is centred around the town of Bury but also includes other towns such as Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Bury bounds the Lancashire districts of Rossendale and Blackburn with Darwen to the north. With a population of 194,606 in 2022, it is the smallest borough in Greater Manchester.

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   What is Bury known for?

   • It emerged in the Industrial Revolution as a mill town manufacturing textiles. The town is known for the open-air Bury Market and black pudding, the traditional local dish. Sir Robert Peel was born in the town. Peel was a Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who founded the Metropolitan Police and the Conservative Party.

   Bury, Greater Manchester - Wikipedia

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   How big is Bury Borough?

   • The Borough has an area of 9,919 hectares (24,511 acres) and serves a population of 181,300 (Source ONS. 2002 Mid-Year Estimate). The six towns are divided into seventeen wards, which each electing three councillors to serve on the Council. See also: Wikipedia - Metropolitan Borough of Bury Brief history of the town and the borough.

   Bury - A brief history - Bury Council

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   How many towns are in Bury Metropolitan Borough?

   • See also: Bury Metropolitan Borough consists of six towns, Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Formed in April 1974 as a result of Local Government re-organisation it was one of the ten original districts that formed the County of Greater Manchester.

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   Why is Bury called Bury?

   • The name Bury (also earlier known as Buri and Byri) comes from an Old English word, meaning castle, stronghold or fort, an early form of modern English borough ( German burg ). Bury was formed around the ancient market place but there is evidence of activity dating back to the period of Roman occupation.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Metropolitan_Borough_of_BuryMetropolitan Borough of Bury - Wikipedia

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   The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is north of Manchester, to the east of Bolton and west of Rochdale. The borough is centred around the town of Bury but also includes other towns such as Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich.

8. www.britannica.com › place › Bury-EnglandBury | Historic Town, Market Town, Textile Industry | Britannica

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   Bury, town and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, historic county of Lancashire, England. The River Irwell flows through the borough, which stretches from Pennine moorland in the north to within 4 miles (6.5 km) of the centre of Manchester in the south.

9. www.bury.gov.uk › tourist-information › bury-a-briefBury - A brief history - Bury Council

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   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 moorland...