Birthplace of an author
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Birthplace of an author
Image: © Dennis Turner Taken: 28 Oct 2005
The corner property in the Mount Sion district of Bury is the birthplace of Richmal Crompton. The house was built in the late 19th century at the junction of Hampson Mill Road and Manchester Road. Hampson Mill was a textile print works close to the River Roch and adjoining the mill was Hampson Flour Mill.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.570043
Longitude
-2.294413