Bury Audio Tour: An Echo Through Industrial and Cultural Time

Above photo: Brent James Pinder, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Under the chimneys of Bury, history pulses through cobbled streets and steam still whispers secrets beneath the market’s bustle. Behind every familiar shopfront and stone archway, the city hides wild tales of rebellion and reinvention.

This self-guided audio tour unlocks the layers of Bury’s heart, guiding you from the thundering engines of East Lancashire Railway to hidden corners of Bury Market and beyond. Discover legendary moments that most wanderers never hear about.

Which political plot played out beneath rattling train carriages as industry changed England forever? What ancient secret was buried in plain sight amid market traders shouting their wares? Why did a lost railway signal spark a scandal that still echoes through the night?

Feel each story come alive with every step. Move through alleyways humming with memory, streets echoing with drama. The true face of Bury waits around every corner.

Ready to unearth what lies beneath the town’s everyday surface? Let your journey begin now.

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• Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.5 km (2.2 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 33min
  
• Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Greater Manchester, The Met (arts centre)
  

Experience the charm of Bury like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Bury's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Bury on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🚉  Bury power station (3min)
• 🏛️  Bury Transport Museum (4min)
• 🚂  East Lancashire Railway (3min)
• 🏰  Castle Armoury (2min)
• 🗿  Peel Memorial, Bury (4min)
• ⛪  Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury (3min)
• 🎨  The Met (arts centre) (4min)
• 📍  Bury, Greater Manchester (3min)
• ⚔️  Lancashire Fusiliers War Memorial (2min)
• ⛪  St Marie's Church, Bury (4min)
• 🏪  Bury Market (4min)
• ⛪  Holy Trinity Church, Bury (2min)
• 📍  Pilot Mill, Bury (4min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Brent James Pinder, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Peter McDermott, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: David Dixon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Rept0n1x, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Chemical Engineer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
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🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
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🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
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🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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