Altrincham (pronounced "Oltringum") is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England.http://www.gmcro.co.uk/guides/gazette/gazza.htm "Official British Place Name Archives - Altrincham", Greater Manchester County Records Office - Retreived October 19, 2006 Situated within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, Altrincham lies approximately eight miles (12.9 km) south-west of the city of Manchester.