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Altrincham

British  
/ ˈɔːltrɪŋəm /

noun

  1. a residential town in NW England, in Trafford unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 40 695 (2001)

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It is confirmed, to the surprise of many staff members, that Saturday's match against Altrincham will go ahead.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

They are scheduled to play Altrincham on Saturday in what would be their first competitive match since being relegated from League Two in May.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

The cycleway was built along Gorsey Lane in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in 2023, blocking access to the car park at St Margaret's Church for cars turning off the busy A56 Dunham Road.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Footage from Altrincham Today shows large plumes of smoke rising above the area near Altrincham Retail Park as crews from four stations rushed to the scene.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

An old rhyme says— “The Mayor of Altrincham, and the Mayor of Over, The one is a thatcher, and the other a dauber.”

From England in the Days of Old by Andrews, William

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