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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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   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. The town is within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire.

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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   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 .

   Bury, Greater Manchester - Wikipedia

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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.

   Bury - A brief history - Bury Council

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   Where is Bury in Lancashire?

   • 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. Bury bounds the Lancashire districts of Rossendale and Blackburn with Darwen to the north.

   Metropolitan Borough of Bury - Wikipedia

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   Why is Bury called Bury?

   • The name Bury (also earlier known as Buri and Byri) comes from an Old English word, meaning castle, stronghold or fort, an early form of modern English borough ( German burg ). Bury was formed around the ancient market place but there is evidence of activity dating back to the period of Roman occupation.

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5. 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...