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New page: '''Bolton''' is a town in Greater Manchester, England, approximately ten miles north-west of Manchester city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of Lancashire. The Rive...
'''Bolton''' is a town in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]], approximately ten miles north-west of [[Manchester]] city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of [[Lancashire]]. The River Croal flows through the town.
Bolton Railway Station is a served by long-distance trains passing through Manchester and various local services. The A666 road connects the town with the M60 and M61 motorways.
Historically [[cotton]]-spinning and the manufacture of textiles were important to the town’s economy.
British Aerospace have facilities in Lostock, near Bolton. Tourism, IT and general manufacturing are also significant employers.
[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers Football Club]] play in the English Premiership ([[soccer]]).
Its population is 139,400 (2001).
[[Category:Towns in Greater Manchester]]
Bolton Railway Station is a served by long-distance trains passing through Manchester and various local services. The A666 road connects the town with the M60 and M61 motorways.
Historically [[cotton]]-spinning and the manufacture of textiles were important to the town’s economy.
British Aerospace have facilities in Lostock, near Bolton. Tourism, IT and general manufacturing are also significant employers.
[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers Football Club]] play in the English Premiership ([[soccer]]).
Its population is 139,400 (2001).
[[Category:Towns in Greater Manchester]]