Bury facts for kids

Bury is a word with a few different meanings, so it can be a bit confusing! It can refer to the act of placing something, like human remains, into the ground.

It is also a common part of many place names, especially in England. For example, the word "-bury" often means a "fortified place" or "town" in old English.

Places Called Bury

Many towns and villages across England and other countries share the name Bury. These places often have a long history.

Bury in England

There are several places named Bury in England.

Bury, Greater Manchester

One of the most well-known places is Bury in Greater Manchester, England. This is a large town with a rich history, once part of Lancashire.

• History of Bury: Bury has grown a lot over the years. It was a county borough from 1846 to 1974. After that, it became the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, which is how it is known today.
• Parliamentary Areas: For elections, Bury is divided into areas like Bury North and Bury South. These areas send representatives to the UK Parliament.

Other English Burys

• Bury, Cambridgeshire: This is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire.
• Bury, Somerset: You can find this small hamlet in the county of Somerset.
• Bury, West Sussex: This village and civil parish is located in West Sussex. It also has its own local election area.
• Bury St Edmunds: This historic town in Suffolk is often just called "Bury" by locals. It is famous for its abbey ruins.
• New Bury: This is a part of the town of Farnworth, which is in the Bolton area of Greater Manchester.

Bury Around the World

The name Bury isn't just found in England!

• Bury, Belgium: There is a village called Bury in the country of Belgium, located in the Wallonia region.
• Bury, Canada: In Canada, you can find a municipality named Bury in Quebec.
• Bury, France: There is also a commune (a type of local government area) called Bury in France, in the Oise region.

Sports and Other Uses

The word Bury also appears in sports and other areas.

Sports Teams

• Bury F.C.: This is a professional football (soccer) team based in the town of Bury, Greater Manchester. They have a long history in English football.
• Bury Town F.C.: Another football team, this one is from Bury St Edmunds in south-east England.

Other Meanings

• Bury (surname): Many people have Bury as their last name.
• Bury (professional wrestling): In professional wrestling, "bury" is a slang term. It means to make a wrestler look weak or unimportant, often to hurt their career.
• Bury (The Fall song): This is the title of a song by the band The Fall.
• HMS Bury: This was the name of a Royal Navy ship, a minesweeper used during the First World War.
• Horace Bury: This is a character in the science fiction book The Mote in God's Eye.