Hulme

area of Manchester

Hulme is an inner city area and electoral ward of Manchester, England which is south of Manchester city centre and divided from it by the River Medlock. Historically a part of Lancashire, the name Hulme comes from the Old Norse word for a small island, or land surrounded by water or marsh, showing that it was probably settled by Norse invaders during the period of the Danelaw.

Hulme

The Hulme Arch Bridge, with the Beetham Tower in the background
Area2.204 km2 (0.851 sq mi) [1]
Population8,932 [1]
• Density4,053/km2 (10,500/sq mi)
OS grid referenceSJ834963
• London162 mi (261 km) SSE
Metropolitan borough
Metropolitan county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMANCHESTER
Postcode districtM15
Dialling code0161
PoliceGreater Manchester
FireGreater Manchester
AmbulanceNorth West
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The part of Hulme nearest to Old Trafford is known as Cornbrook from the Corn Brook, a tributary of the River Irwell. The Bridgewater Canal passes through Hulme. Chorlton-on-Medlock is to the east, Moss Side to the south and Old Trafford to the west.

The former St Mary's Church, Chichester Road
The Junction Hotel, Rolls Crescent

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 Usual Resident Population in Manchester Archived 2008-01-04 at the Wayback Machine, Manchester City Council. Retrieved on 2008-02-10

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