Bury
Bury is a small town around 9 miles north of Manchester. It grew in importance during the Industrial Revolution, becoming a major printing and textile centre. It currently has a population of just over 60,000.
Robert Peel is the town’s most famous son and enjoyed two terms as Conservative Prime Minister. He repealed the unpopular Corn Laws and was instrumental in creating the modern police force (hence their nicknames ‘Bobbies’ and ‘Peelers’). Monuments to him stand in the town’s Market Square and at Holcombe Hill.
Bury Market attracts shoppers in droves. Other places to shop include the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and several retail parks on the outskirts of the town (Angouleme, Moorgate, and Woodfields). The redevelopment of the Rock Triangle will add a further retail and entertainment options.
Surrounding villages and areas include Ramsbottom, Tottington and Radcliffe.
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