Bury, borough, in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northern England, on the Irwell River. Bury has diversified industry with spinning and weaving factories, dye works, and manufactures that include paper and metal products. It is connected by canal to Bolton and Manchester to the south. Bury was long known as a wool-weaving center, the industry having been introduced here in the 14th century by Flemish immigrants. The manufacture of cotton cloth became dominant in the early 18th century. Population (1996 estimate) 181,873.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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