BURY, (Lancashire) 143 cm. and 183 mm. from London, stands on the Irwell, is much noted for the fustian mf. and drives a
considerable trade in the coarse goods called halfthicks and kerseys, though it lies out of any great road. Its Mt. is Th.
and Fairs Good-Fr. April 23, and Sept. 8. Several Roman coins have been formerly dug up here.