Walmersley
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Walmersley is small settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England.
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[edit] Gegraphy and administration
Once a rural village in the wilds of Lancashire, in recent decades, it has become a northern suburb of Bury. Old stone cottages remain in the area, but much of the district's housing is of post-war construction.
The A56 (Walmersley Road) links Walmersley with Bury to the south and Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom and Edenfield to the north. Walmersley Old Road leads north to the isolated village of Nangreaves.
[edit] History
[edit] Etymology
Its name means "a woodland clearing belonging to a man called Waldmaer (or Wahlmaer)". This name has remained unchanged since 1262.[citation needed]
[edit] Landmarks
The church serving the village is called Christ Church, Walmersley - this is located on Walmersley Road.
[edit] Notable residents
Ex-residents include Martin R Taylor, Martyn Ashworth, Alan Horrocks & Gary Kelly.
[edit] References
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