List of people from Bury
Encyclopedia
This is a list of people from the metropolitan borough of Bury in North West England
. It includes people from the borough of Bury
and also people from the towns of Radcliffe
, Prestwich
, Whitefield
, Tottington
, Ramsbottom
and other smaller places which together form the wider Metropolitan Borough of Bury
. This list is arranged alphabetically by surname:
North West England
North West England, informally known as The North West, is one of the nine official regions of England.North West England had a 2006 estimated population of 6,853,201 the third most populated region after London and the South East...
. It includes people from the borough of Bury
Bury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
and also people from the towns of Radcliffe
Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
Radcliffe is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on undulating ground in the Irwell Valley, along the course of the River Irwell, south-west of Bury and north-northwest of Manchester. Radcliffe is contiguous with the town of Whitefield to the...
, Prestwich
Prestwich
Prestwich is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies close to the River Irwell, north of Manchester city centre, north of Salford and south of Bury....
, Whitefield
Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Whitefield is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on undulating ground in the Irwell Valley, along the south bank of the River Irwell, south-southeast of Bury, and to the north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, Tottington
Tottington, Greater Manchester
Tottington is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England.Historically a part of Lancashire, Tottington's early history is marked by its status as an important Medieval fee, a type of Royal Manor which encompassed several townships...
, Ramsbottom
Ramsbottom
Ramsbottom is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on the course of the River Irwell, in the West Pennine Moors. Historically within Lancashire, it is located north-northwest of Bury, and north-northwest of Manchester...
and other smaller places which together form the wider Metropolitan Borough of Bury
Metropolitan Borough of Bury
The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. Lying to the north of the City of Manchester, the borough is composed of six towns: Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich, and has a population of 181,900...
. This list is arranged alphabetically by surname:
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- Cherie BlairCherie BlairCherie Blair , known professionally as Cherie Booth QC, is a British barrister working in the legal system of England and Wales. She is married to the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair; the couple have three sons and one daughter...
(born 1954), barrister and former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife. - Danny BoyleDanny BoyleDaniel "Danny" Boyle is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, 28 Days Later, Sunshine and Trainspotting. For Slumdog Millionaire, Boyle won numerous awards in 2008, including the Academy Award for Best Director...
(born 1956), filmmaker and producer. Born in Radcliffe.
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- Richmal CromptonRichmal CromptonRichmal Crompton Lamburn was a British writer, most famous for her Just William humorous short stories and books.-Life:...
(1890-1969), real name Richmal Crompton Lamburn - author of Just William stories.
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- Reg HarrisReg HarrisReginald - 'Reg' - Hargreaves Harris OBE was a leading English track racing cyclist in the 1940s and 1950s. He won the world amateur sprint title in 1947, two Olympic silver medals in 1948, and the professional title in 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1954...
(1920-1992), professional cyclist - twice Olympic silver medallist. - Gordon Hewart, 1st Viscount HewartGordon Hewart, 1st Viscount HewartGordon Hewart, 1st Viscount Hewart, PC was a politician and judge in the United Kingdom.-Background and education:...
(1870-1943), lawyer and politician - Lord Chief Justice. - Simon HopkinsonSimon HopkinsonSimon Charles Hopkinson is a food writer, critic and former chef. He is considered to be one of the best cookery writers working today.- Early career :...
- food writer and former chef.
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- John KayJohn Kay (flying shuttle)John Kay was the inventor of the flying shuttle, which was a key contribution to the Industrial Revolution. He is often confused with his namesake: fellow Lancastrian textile machinery inventor, the unrelated John Kay who built the first "spinning frame".-Life in England:John Kay was born...
(1704-1780), the inventor of the Flying Shuttle. - Myles KenyonMyles KenyonMyles Noel Kenyon was an English cricketer.He was born at Walshaw Hall, Bury, Lancashire, the son of James Kenyon, a prosperous woollen manufacturer and Elise Kenyon and educated at Eton School....
(1886–1960), captain of Lancashire CCC, High Sheriff of Lancashire.
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- Gary NevilleGary NevilleGary Alexander Neville is a former English footballer. He is England's most capped right-back and was Manchester United's club captain for five years....
(born 1975), footballer - brother of Phil - Manchester United defender and captain. - Phil Neville (born 1977), footballer - brother of Gary - Everton midfielder and captain.
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- Suzanne ShawSuzanne ShawSuzanne Shaw is an English actress, singer and television personality...
(born 1981), real name Suzanne Crowshaw - ex-member of popgroup Hear'say - now star of West End shows and television presenter. - Dodie SmithDodie SmithDorothy Gladys "Dodie" Smith was an English novelist and playwright. Smith is best known for her novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians. Her other works include I Capture the Castle and The Starlight Barking....
(1896-1990), novelist and playwright - writer of 101 Dalmatians. - John SpencerJohn Spencer (snooker player)John Spencer was an English professional snooker player who won the World Professional title at his first attempt, was the first winner at the Crucible Theatre, was the inaugural winner of the Masters and Irish Masters and was the first player to make a 147 break in competition...
(1935-2006), snooker player - British champion 3 times.
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- Victoria WoodVictoria WoodVictoria Wood CBE is a British comedienne, actress, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and director. Wood has written and starred in sketches, plays, films and sitcoms, and her live stand-up comedy act is interspersed with her own compositions, which she accompanies on piano...
CBE (born 1953), comedienne, actor, singer and writer. Born in Prestwich. - James WoodJames Wood (mathematician)James Wood was a mathematician, Dean of Ely and Master of St John's College, Cambridge.-Life:Wood was born in Holcombe where his father ran an evening school and taught his son the elements of arithmetic and algebra. From Bury Grammar School he proceeded to St John's College, Cambridge in 1778,...
(1760-1839), Mathematician and Dean of Ely Cathedral.