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'''Altrincham''' is a town in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]], approximately eight miles south-west of [[Manchester]] city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of [[Cheshire]]. The Manchester Metrolink light rail system's southern terminus is at the railway and bus station. | '''Altrincham''' is a town in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]], approximately eight miles south-west of [[Manchester]] city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of [[Cheshire]]. The Manchester Metrolink light rail system's southern terminus is at the railway and bus station. | ||
Revision as of 18:16, January 12, 2008
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::Greater Manchester|Greater Manchester]]. (Discuss)
Altrincham is a town in Greater Manchester, England, approximately eight miles south-west of Manchester city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of Cheshire. The Manchester Metrolink light rail system's southern terminus is at the railway and bus station.
Altrincham grew as a market town and historically there were cotton mills.
Altrincham Football Club play in the English Blue Square Premier League (soccer).
Its population is 67,061 (2001).