Bury Apr 2026

: The town was home to John Kay , inventor of the flying shuttle, and his son Robert Kay , who invented the drop box—innovations that revolutionized the global textile trade.

: Sir Robert Peel , twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and founder of the modern Metropolitan Police, was born in Bury. His legacy is marked by the Peel Tower atop Holcombe Hill and a monument outside Bury Parish Church. Cultural Landmarks and Community : The town was home to John Kay

Bury is frequently celebrated for its cultural assets, having served as the Greater Manchester Town of Culture from 2019 to 2021. inventor of the flying shuttle