[Bolton in Ossy]

No he's a Manc ( Bury ). Bury talk is the same as Manchester with a bit of a lilt in it ( Bury is dormitory for Manchester ). Peter Kay, Paddy McGuinness from Bolton ( which although coming under Gtr Mcr -and hate it- since 1974 ) is the epitome of Lancashire twang. Rochdale & Oldham are not as broad as Bolton and neither is attractive as a Manchester dormitory unlike Bury which has bucked the recession and become a tourist attraction. Bury is extremely sought after for the Manchester commuters just like Bramahall, Cheadle Hulme, Marple etc _ Burys villages Greenmount/Tottington and more are people from Manchester who want a better lifestyle esp for their children, but within reach of their beloved city 9 miles south of Bury. Try this one : Bury never gets called 'town' : Bury people call Bury by its name even though they've lived there all their lives plus the commuters : going to 'Town' for Bury residents means Manchester. Great thread that needs keeping alive.