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53.578°N 2.429°W. / 53.578; -2.429. Bolton ( / ˈboʊltən / ⓘ BOHL-tən, locally / ˈboʊtən / BOH-tən) [2] is a town in Greater Manchester in England. In the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, Bolton is between Manchester, Blackburn, Wigan, Bury and Salford.
Feb 24, 2020 · Many locals still class Bolton as being in Lancashire, but for official purposes it's actually a part of Greater Manchester - making up one of 10 metropolitan boroughs. The other nine include...
The Metropolitan Borough of Bolton ( / ˈboʊltən / ⓘ BOHL-tən) is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, named after its largest town, Bolton, but covering a larger area which includes Blackrod, Farnworth, Horwich, Kearsley, Westhoughton, and part of the West Pennine Moors.
May 19, 2024 · The town of Bolton is at the hub of the borough, which lies in the northwest of the Manchester metropolitan area and rises in the north to the Pennine foothills. Bolton, England. By the 16th century Bolton was known for woolen textiles, but by the 18th century cotton had replaced wool, and the production of yarns and fabrics was increasing.
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Apr 12, 2020 · Bolton is one of the largest towns in the country to have never been granted city status. Sitting between the northern edge of Greater Manchester and the historic county of Lancashire and with a ...
May 16, 2024 · Bolton, historically a part of Lancashire, is situated in the northwest of the Manchester metropolitan area. It rises in the north to the Pennine foothills, providing visitors with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside. Both Lancashire and Greater Manchester contribute to the rich heritage and cultural diversity that define Bolton.
Apr 7, 2024 · Local government. Bolton. By Jack Fifield Senior Reporter. Share. The view towards Victoria Square from Knowsley Street, Bolton, in 1974 - the same year the town became part of Greater...
