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Bury: Guide
:This article is about the town of Bury in North West England. For burial, see burial. For other uses, see Bury (disambiguation).
Bury is a town in the north of the county of Greater Manchester in North West England, between Rochdale and Bolton and just west of the M66 motorway|M66. It is the largest settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, and emerged as a mill town during the Industrial Revolution. It is part of the Greater Manchester Urban Area.
Geography and administration
Located in the foothills of the western Pennines in North West England, this market town was first mentioned as a parish in AD 962. Formerly in the administrative county of Lancashire, it merged with the neighbouring boroughs of Radcliffe and Prestwich, together with the urban districts of Whitefield, Greater Manchester|Whitefield, Tottington, Greater Manchester|Tottington and Ramsbottom to become the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in 1974. This borough is part of Greater Manchester. For decades, the town was a sleepy backwater, but following the industrial revolution, the town greatly expanded in importance and there was a steady increase in population.
History
Etymology
The name Bury, (also earlier known as "Buri" and "Byri") comes from a Saxon word, probably meaning "a stronghold". Swedish 'Borg' is of same origin.
Early history
Traditionally, Bury was formed around the ancient market place, with roads leading west towards Bolton (Bolton Street) and east towards Rochdale (The Rock and Rochdale Road).
Development was swift in the late 18th and early 19th century, when the town was linked to the national canal network by the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal. Following this, railways opened, linking the town's Bolton Street station with Manchester, Radcliffe, Rawtenstall and Accrington, and from the old Knowsley Street Station to the neighbouring mill towns of Bolton, Heywood, Greater Manchester|Heywood and Rochdale. The town made the most of its position between the River Irwell and the River Roch, with countless cotton mills opening in the 1800s. Other industries which thrived included paper–making, Calico (fabric)|calico printing and some light engineering. The town expanded out to incorporate the former townships of Elton, Bury|Elton, Walmersley and Heap, Bury|Heap and rows of terraced housing encircled the town centre by the turn of the 19th century. Districts such as Freetown, Bury|Freetown, Fishpool and Pimhole were transformed from farmer's fields to rows of terraced housing, with occasional factories and mills.
In the postwar period, there was a major decline in the cotton industry, and in common with many neighbouring towns, Bury's skyline was soon very different, with countless factory chimneys being pulled down and the associated mills closing their doors forever. The old shopping area around Princess Street and Union Street was demolished in the late 1960s, and a concrete precinct emerged to replace it. This charmless development was mercifully replaced by the Millgate centre in the late 1990s. However, outside of the Millgate is a large shopping area known as The Rock, populated mainly by pound shops and charity shops. However, plans have been put forward to redevelop these areas into a modern shopping centre with plans for completion in 2009.
The town centre is still famous for its traditional market, with its "nationally famous" Black Pudding stalls. Bury Market was also once famous for its tripe, although this has declined in the past few decades.
The last 30 years has seen the town developing into an important commuter town for neighbouring Manchester. Large scale housing development has taken place around Unsworth, Redvales, Sunnybank, Bury|Sunnybank, Brandlesholme, Limefield, Chesham, Bury|Chesham and Elton, Bury|Elton. The old railway to Manchester Victoria closed in the 1990, and was replaced by the light rapid transit system Manchester Metrolink|Metrolink in 1992. The town was also linked to the M66 motorway|M66 motorway network, opening in 1978, accessed from the east side of the town.
Districts and neighbourhoods
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Sport
Bury has a professional football (soccer)|football club, Bury F.C., which plays at Gigg Lane. The club is currently managed by Chris Casper and plays in League Two, with a thriving Youth and Centre of Excellence department which has recently produced players such as David Nugent, Simon Whaley and Colin Kazim-Richards. Current players such as Dwayne mattis, Andy Bishop, Richie baker and Marc Pugh have all been catching the eye of the press as well as other larger teams and all look to have a bright future.
Gigg Lane is also used by FC United of the North West Counties First Division. FC United is a breakaway group of former Manchester Utd fans adhering to the anti Malcolm Glazer movement . FC Utd's attendances are extremely competitive with those of Bury FC themselves. Until 2002 Manchester Utd Reserves were also hosted by Gigg Lane in Bury.
Arts
The Met (arts centre)|The Met arts centre, based in the Derby Hall (Bury)|Derby Hall on Market Street, is a small performing arts venue promoting a programme of theatre, music and comedy events. The Met has hosted famous comedy acts such as Steve Coogan and Eddie Izzard in their days before fame.
Lowry's The Riverbank at auction in order to fund part of its social service budget shortfall. This has resulted in The government's Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) removing Bury Council's accredited museum status. The authority will now have limited funding options and will be ineligible for some grants.
Education
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Local radio is provided by 107.4 Tower FM, based in nearby Bolton which broadcasts across both towns and Key 103 which promotes local news and events.
Murder of Shirley Leech (1994). Pensioner found murdered in ladies toilets of Bury Interchange bus station. The culprit was discovered, arrested and convicted over 9 years later in 2006 when the police randomnly stopped the murderer for a Road Traffic offence and obtained a DNA sample.
Murder of Joe Geeling (2006). A tragic story which caught the hearts of the nation. An 11 year old boy murdered by a fellow school mate, both pupils of St. Gabriels R.C. High School. The murderer made a calculated plot to lure Joe Geeling to his home by forcing Joe to submit forged letters to teachers to excuse his attendance. Joe was later stabbed to death and eventually found a few days later in a nearby park in a wheelie bin. The suspected murderer has denied the charges brought against him and the trial is currently ongoing.
Attractions in Bury include:
Bury is known for its black pudding so much so, that it is not uncommon to see it as "Bury black pudding" on a menu.
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Bury College, formerly Bury Technical college and Peel Sixth Form College.
Bury Grammar School has existed since the 16th Century.
Holy Cross College (UK)|Holy Cross College, formerly Bury Convent Grammar School and in 2004 was one of the top ten colleges in the country.Media
The town's local newspaper is the Bury Times, although the Manchester Evening News and Bolton Evening News are also widely available.Recent Tragedies
Attractions
The East Lancashire Railway, a heritage railway which runs from the town to Heywood, Greater Manchester|Heywood, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.
Bury Market|Bury's 'World Famous' Market, which has been on the same site for nearly 600 years; the original license for a market was granted in 1444.
The regimental Museum of the Lancashire Fusiliers.
Peel Monument|Peel Tower , Harcles Hill, near Holcombe Village, Ramsbottom. In addition to seeing, or climbing, the tower (dedicated to Sir Robert Peel) hundreds of people climb to the tower traditionally each year on Good Friday. Historically this gathering had a principally religious purpose since the hill is said to be strikingly similar to the hill that Jesus is said to have climbed before he was crucified on Good Friday (Calvalry Hill).Cuisine
Notable residents
19th Century
John Kay (flying shuttle)|Kay, John, the inventor of the Flying shuttle, one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution.
Robert Peel|Peel, Sir Robert, the nineteenth century British Prime Minister best known today for the repeal of the corn laws and the invention of the modern police force (hence the terms "bobbies" and "Peelers"), was born in Bury. A monument Peel Monument|Peel Tower now exists to his memory. As this is situated nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, it is easily recognizable for miles around. The tower itself was not built for Sir Robert, but to provide work for local workers and was later dedicated to him. A statue of Sir Robert Peel stands in the Market Square outside the Sir Robert Peel pub as pictured below.20th & 21st Century: Sports Personalities
Goram, Andy|Goram, Andy, professional football player for numerous teams including Manchester Utd F.C.
Reg Harris|Harris, Reg, World cycling champion was born in Birtle, near Bury.
Gary Neville|Neville, Gary, professional football player for Manchester Utd F.C.
Philip Neville|Neville, Philip, professional football player for Manchester Utd F.C.
Tracy Neville|Neville, Tracey, twin sister to Phil Neville and professional netball player for England.
Ben Thornley|Thornley, Ben, professional football player for Manchester Utd F.C.20th & 21st Century: Music, Television, Media
Gemma Atkinson|Atkinson, Gemma, Actress and Glamour model born in Bury.
Cherie Blair|Blair, Cherie, Wife of the current Prime Minister Tony Blair, born in Bury.
Danny Boyle|Boyle, Danny, Film producer and director was born in Radcliffe, Bury.
Richmal Crompton|Crompton, Richmal, Author was born in Ramsbottom, near Bury.
Elbow (band)|Elbow, Contemporary/alternative rock band formed in Bury.
Donald Jack|Jack, Donald, Canadian based author born in Radcliffe, Bury.
Ralf Little|Little, Ralf, Actor born in Bury
Connor Marsh|Marsh, Connor, Child actor was born and lives in Bury
Noble (musician)|Noble, Guitarist from British Sea Power is from Bury.
Lisa Riley|Riley, Lisa, Actress and t.v. presenter born in Burnley but raised in Bury attending St. Gabriels R.C. High School.
Suzanne Shaw|Shaw, Suzanne Pop singer, formerly of Hear'Say, was born in Bury and attended St. Gabriels R.C. High School.
Peter Skellern|Skellern, Peter, Musician born in Bury.
Layton Williams|Williams, Layton, Actor and dancer
Victoria Wood|Wood, Victoria, Comedienne from Bury who attended Bury Grammar School for Girls.Members of Parliament
Alistair Burt|Burt, Alistair, Member of Parliament for North East Bedfordshire (UK Parliament constituency)|Bedfordshire North East was born here and was head boy at Bury Grammar School
David Chaytor|Chaytor, David, Member of Parliament for Bury North (UK Parliament constituency)|Bury North was born here.
David Crausby|Crausby, David, Member of Parliament for Bolton North East (UK Parliament constituency)|Bolton North East was born here.References
Twin Towns
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