Hulme

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
Hulme Location within Greater Manchester
Area	2.204 km2 (0.851 sq mi) [1]
Population	8,932 [1]
• Density	4,053/km2 (10,500/sq mi)
OS grid reference	[SJ834963 SJ834963]
• London	162 mi (261 km) SSE
Metropolitan borough	Manchester
Metropolitan county	Greater Manchester
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MANCHESTER
Postcode district	M15
Dialling code	0161
Police	Greater Manchester
Fire	Greater Manchester
Ambulance	North West
UK Parliament	Manchester Central
List of places UK England Greater Manchester 53.4636°N 2.25°W / 53.4636; -2.25

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