There are many thoughts around the name Bolton and how it came to be but the one that seems to have the main significance is that the name is derived from its situation 'bowl town' 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'

Facts about Bolton tell you about the town located in North West of England. It is included in Greater Manchester. In 14th century, Bolton was famous its textile production because of the settlement of Flemish weavers. Bolton is considered as a former mill town.

Bolton (locally) is a large town in Greater Manchester in North West England, historically and traditionally a part of Lancashire. A former mill town, Bolton has been a production centre for textiles since Flemish weavers settled in the area in the 14th century, introducing a wool and cotton-weaving tradition.

Bolton is nowadays mainly a commuter town for the big city. With a population in 2011 of 194,189 Bolton may well be "the biggest town in Britain" but its bids to be recognised as a city itself continue to be rebuffed. The town's traditional dialect is more "Lanky" (Lancashire) than Mancunian.