What is Hulme?
Q: What is Hulme?
A: Hulme is an inner city area and electoral ward of Manchester, England.
Q: Where is Hulme located with respect to Manchester city centre?
A: Hulme is south of Manchester city centre and is divided from it by the River Medlock.
Q: What is the historical background of Hulme?
A: 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.
Q: What is the name of the part of Hulme nearest to Old Trafford?
A: The part of Hulme nearest to Old Trafford is known as Cornbrook from the Corn Brook, a tributary of the River Irwell.
Q: Does the Bridgewater Canal pass through Hulme?
A: Yes, the Bridgewater Canal passes through Hulme.
Q: What areas are adjacent to Hulme?
A: Chorlton-on-Medlock is to the east, Moss Side to the south, and Old Trafford to the west.
Q: Is Hulme entirely surrounded by water, according to its historical name?
A: No, the historical name of Hulme referred to a small island or land surrounded by water or marsh, indicating that it was probably settled by Norse invaders during the period of the Danelaw. However, today Hulme is not entirely surrounded by water.
