Hulme is an inner city area and electoral ward of Manchester, in North West England. Located immediately south of Manchester City Centre, it's an area with significant industrial heritage. Historically a part of Lancashire, the name Hulme is derived from the Old Norse word for a small island, or land surrounded by water or marsh, indicating that it may have been first settled by Norse invaders during the period of the Danelaw. History Toponymy Hulme derives its name from the Old Norse word for… (More on Hulme)