Bury
:This article is about the town of Bury in North West England. For burial, see burial. For other uses, see Bury (disambiguation).
Famous People from Bury
- Sir Robert Peel, 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 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 striking statue of Sir Robert Peel exists in the Market Square outside the Sir Robert Peel pub.
- John Kay, the inventor of the Flying shuttle, one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution.
- Cherie Blair, the wife of the current Prime Minister Tony Blair, was born in Bury.
- Rock band Elbow was formed in Bury.
- Comedienne Victoria Wood is from Bury.
- Footballers Gary Neville, Philip Neville, Andy Goram and netball player Tracy Neville were all born in Bury.
- Author Richmal Crompton was born in Ramsbotton, near Bury.
- Musician Peter Skellern was born in Bury.
- World cycling champion Reg Harris was born in Birtle, near Bury.
- Guitarist M J Noble from British Sea Power is from Bury
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