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| − | '''Bury''' is a town in [[ | + | '''Bury''' is a town in [[Lancashire]], [[England]], approximately eight miles north of [[Manchester]] city centre. The River Irwell flows through the town. |
The Manchester Metrolink light rail system's northern terminus is in the town. The East Lancashire (heritage steam) Railway runs from Bury to Rawtenstall. | The Manchester Metrolink light rail system's northern terminus is in the town. The East Lancashire (heritage steam) Railway runs from Bury to Rawtenstall. | ||
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Bury Football Club play in the English Football League Two ([[soccer]]). | Bury Football Club play in the English Football League Two ([[soccer]]). | ||
| − | + | Bury's population is 60,700 (2001). | |
| − | [[Category: | + | ==Administration== |
| + | Bury the administrative centre for [[Bury Metropolitan Borough Council]] (Bury MBC), who meet at Bury Town Hall. The council area also covers the nearby towns of [[Ramsbottom]], [[Tottington, Lancashire|Tottington]], [[Radcliffe, Lancashire|Radcliffe]], [[Whitefield, Lancashire|Whitefield]] and [[Prestwich]]. This council area is part of the [[North West England]] statistical region. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:47, April 16, 2025
Bury is a town in Lancashire, England, approximately eight miles north of Manchester city centre. The River Irwell flows through the town.
The Manchester Metrolink light rail system's northern terminus is in the town. The East Lancashire (heritage steam) Railway runs from Bury to Rawtenstall.
Historically the manufacture of textiles was important to the town’s economy.
Sir Robert Peel was born in the town. The Peel Tower is located above Ramsbottom, near Bury, in his memory. The Regimental Museum of the Lancashire Fusiliers is in the town.
Bury Football Club play in the English Football League Two (soccer).
Bury's population is 60,700 (2001).
Administration
Bury the administrative centre for Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (Bury MBC), who meet at Bury Town Hall. The council area also covers the nearby towns of Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. This council area is part of the North West England statistical region.