10 Facts about Bolton

Wednesday, August 12th 2015. | Cities


Facts about Bolton tell you about the town located in North West of England. It is included in Greater Manchester. In 14th century, Bolton was famous its textile production because of the settlement of Flemish weavers. Bolton is considered as a former mill town. Let’s find out more interesting facts about Bolton below:

Facts about Bolton 1: the textile manufacturing

In 19th century, Bolton was very famous as the center of the textile manufacturing and production. There were 26 bleaching and dyeing works and 216 cotton mills located in Bolton in 1929.

Facts about Bolton 2: the decline

The textile manufacturing in Bolton declined rapidly after the World War 1. It was ended in 1980s.

Facts about Bolton

Facts about Bolton

Facts about Bolton 3: the location of Bolton

If you want to reach Bolton, it is just situated around 16 km or 10 miles of Manchester City. Actually the location of Bolton is near the West Pennine Moors. Bolton is considered as the administrative center of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton.

Facts about Bolton 4: the population

Bolton is inhabited by 139,403 people.  The population of the people in metropolitan borough is around 262,400 individuals.

Bolton

Bolton

Facts about Bolton 5: Bolton le Moors

Bolton le Moors is considered as the original settlement in Bolton. It was included as a part of Lancashire in the past. It was moorland.

Facts about Bolton 6: Bolton Massacre

One of the important events which occurred in Bolton was Bolton Massacre. There were 700 prisoners taken and 1,600 residents killed.

Bolton Museum

Bolton Museum

Facts about Bolton 7: Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers is the former premier league football club. Macron Stadium is considered as the home game of this club. Check Bordeaux facts here.

Facts about Bolton 8: Amir Khan

Amir Khan was the WBA World light-welterweight champion. He was born in Bolton.

Bolton Market Hall

Bolton Market Hall

Facts about Bolton 9: the interesting places to visit

If you are interested to know the culture of Bolton, you can visit the Bolton Museum and Art Gallery and Octagon Theatre. The former place presents the collection of international and local art. You can check out the works of Thomas Moran here. Le Mans Crescent is a nice place to visit for it houses the magistrate courts, aquarium, art gallery, museum, town hall and central library. Get facts about Bonn here.

Facts about Bolton 10: Bolton Symphony Orchestra

If you are interested to enjoy the concert in Bolton, you can go to Victoria Hall and Albert Halls. Bolton Symphony Orchestra performs regularly there. Bolton is also a home of the Cottontown Chorus. It is the barbershop chorus which won gold medal for five times.

Bolton Facts

Bolton Facts

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