Castles · North West England
Metropolitan Borough of Bury
The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is north of Manchester, to the east of Bolton and west of Rochdale. The borough is centred around the to
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. 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 the other towns of Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Bury bounds the Lancashire districts of Rossendale and Blackburn with Darwen to the north. With a population of 198,921 in 2024, it is the smallest borough in Greater Manchester. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, which covers 99 square kilometres (38 sq mi), was created on 1 April 1974, with the transfer of functions from the County Borough of Bury and the boroughs of Prestwich and Radcliffe, along with the urban districts of Tottington and Whitefield, and part of the urban district of Ramsbottom, all previously in Lancashire.
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The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. 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 the other towns of Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich. Bury bounds the Lancashire districts of Rossendale and Blackburn with Darwen to the north. With a population of 198,921 in 2024, it is the smallest borough in Greater Manchester. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, which covers 99 square kilometres (38 sq mi), was created on 1 April 1974, with the transfer of functions from the County Borough of Bury and the boroughs of Prestwich and Radcliffe, along with the urban districts of Tottington and Whitefield, and part of the urban district of Ramsbottom, all previously in Lancashire.
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Background
History
The Metropolitan Borough of Bury was created on 1 April 1974, by the Local Government Act 1972 as one of the ten metropolitan districts of Greater Manchester. Prior to this, the area was represented by six other boroughs and districts: In 2006, facing a budget shortfall of over £10 million, Bury Metropolitan Council decided to sell its painting by L. S. Lowry called "A Riverbank". The work, which depicts the River Irwell and cost £175 in 1951, was expected to fetch between £500,000 and £800,000. Between the announcement and the sale at Christie's, the council was accused of "selling off the family silver". The authority, which had the painting on display at Bury Art Museum, said it was…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5928, -2.2981
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL9 0DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury North
- Phone
- +44 161 7638950
- Official site
- www.fusiliermuseum.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Bury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metropolitan Borough of Bury?
- Metropolitan Borough of Bury is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL9 0DF), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- Who owns Metropolitan Borough of Bury?
- Metropolitan Borough of Bury is owned by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Does Metropolitan Borough of Bury charge admission?
- Metropolitan Borough of Bury typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Bury?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BL9 0DF. It sits within the Bury North parliamentary constituency.