This detailed account of the town and parish of Bury in Lancashire provides a fascinating look at the history and culture of the region. Drawing on historical records and personal observations, author James Butterworth offers insights into topics such as local government, religion, and industry, as well as descriptions of landmarks such as Bury Castle and St. Mary's Church. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Lancashire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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