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| | Bury, Greater Manchester, formerly Bury in Lancashire |
 | | The Romans are believed to have arrived in Bury around 78 AD and Agricola, the Governor of Britain built roads out from his new fortress as Mamuciam (the origin of Manchester), one of which, Watling Street, crossed the Borough through Prestwich across the River Irwell at Radcliffe and continuing on through Affetside towards to Ribchester. |
 | | Bury is known regionally as a town whose thrice-weekly market, held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, draws crowds of shoppers from far and wide. |
 | | Including Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan |
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