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

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   Tourist information. 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,...

3. discoverbury.co.uk › visitor-information › historyHistory of Bury | Explore the rich history of Bury, Lanchashire

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   History of Bury. 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.

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4. www.wikiwand.com › en › Bury,_Greater_ManchesterBury, Greater Manchester - Wikiwand

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   Bury ( / ˈbɛri /, / ˈbʊri /) 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. Quick Facts Area, Population ... Bury. Town.

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

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   Mar 27, 2024 · 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.

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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.

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   Where is Bury in England?

   • Bury ( / ˈbɛri / locally; or also / ˈbʊri /) 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. / 53.593; -2.298 The town is within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire.

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   When did bury become a borough?

   • With the passage of the Local Government Act 1972, Bury merged with the neighbouring municipal boroughs of Radcliffe and Prestwich, together with the urban districts of Whitefield, Tottington and Ramsbottom in 1974 to become the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. The borough is part of the metropolitan county of 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.

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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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