There are plenty of reasons to love Bury. It’s home to the biggest park in the North West, a world-famous market and some of the best views of Greater Manchester.
It is also the birthplace of a number of famous faces, including fashion designers, musicians, footballers and one dearly missed national treasure.
Here are some the borough’s most notable sons and daughters.
1. Kieran Trippier
The Newcastle United footballer is from Summerseat in Ramsbottom. He went to Holcombe Brook Primary School and Woodhey High School. (Credit: Getty Images)
2. Jenny Frost
The Atomic Kitten singer is from Prestwich and went to St Monica’s High School. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)
3. Victoria Derbyshire
Journalist and broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire was born in Bury and later moved to Littleborough in Rochdale. She attended Bury Grammar. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
4. Gary and Phil Neville
The football icons grew up in Bury. They attended Elton High School. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)