Bolton - Wikipedia

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Bolton was a 19th-century boomtown and, at its zenith in 1929, its 216 cotton mills and 26 bleaching and dyeing works made it one of the largest and most productive centres of cotton spinning in the world. The British cotton industry declined sharply after the First World War and, by the 1980s, cotton manufacture … See more

50 reasons why Bolton is great | The Bolton News

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14 Bolton-born Sir Harry Kroto won the 1996 Nobel Prize for inventing Carbon 60 - a substance which revolutionised civil engineering because it is both stronger and …

33 Facts About Bolton Town In England: Here's What …

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Bolton, one of Europe's largest towns, is known for its historic industrial background and the warmth and charm of its residents. The residents of Bolton are …

15 Best Things to Do in Bolton (Greater Manchester, …

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Bolton | England, United Kingdom | Britannica

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By the 16th century Bolton was known for woolen textiles, but by the 18th century cotton had replaced wool, and the production of yarns and …

A History of Bolton - Local Histories

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In the mid 17th century a writer described Bolton as ‘a fair, well-built town with broad streets. It has a market on Mondays which is very good for clothing and provisions and is a place of great trade for …

List of people from Bolton - Wikipedia

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This is a list of notable people from Bolton in North West England. The demonym of Bolton is Boltonian. This list includes people from the towns of Farnworth, Horwich, …

Interesting Facts About Bolton - Thebestof

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The first settlement in Bolton was thought to be Turton Heights just above Egerton. Bolton boasts one of the oldest pubs in the country 'The Man and Scythe'. The town was …

What Food Is Bolton Famous For? - Tovisorga.com

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One of the largest towns in Europe, Bolton’s a place as famous for the warmth and character of local people as it is for its proud industrial heritage. The warm …

Bolton Markets opening times, stalls and parking

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Award-winning Bolton Market sits at the heart of the bustling town centre. And with its growing reputation, the well-known shopping attraction draws in millions of visitors every year.