Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England.It lies on the River Irwell, 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north-northwest of the city of Manchester, 5.9 miles (9.5 km) west-southwest of Rochdale and 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east of Bolton. Historically a part of Lancashire,
Bury emerged during the Industrial Revolution as a mill town centred on textile manufacture. One of Bury's most famous residents was Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and founder of the Metropolitan Police Service. A monument to Peel is outside Bury parish church and another, the austere Peel Monument, stands on a hill overlooking the locality. Source : www.wikipedia.org.uk
Local Attractions :
Bury FC : www.buryfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Fusiliers Museum Lancashire Museum : www.fusiliersmuseum-lancashire.org.uk
Other Popular Attractions in Greater Manchester