Burton Local History

What was the fate of Robert Sutton?

• Founded the first school in Stapenhill
• First Burtonian to become a bishop
• Hung drawn and quartered

Where was Burton`s first jail cell?

• In the first police station
• Manorial Gaol, Station Street
• Under the Royal Oak pub

What year did the Ferry Bridge replace the ferry boat in Burton?

• 1789
• 1829
• 1889

Which king lead an army attack on Burton?

• Henry II (1162)
• Edward II (1322)
• James II (1692)

What year was Burton Leander Rowing Club formed?

• 1847
• 1897
• 1947

What year was a grammar school first established in Burton?

• 1520
• 1620
• 1720

What year was Burton's first salaried policeman appointed?

• 1719
• 1769
• 1819

What year did the tramway system close in Burton?

• 1919
• 1929
• 1939

What year did the (domed building) Magistrates Court open?

• 1870
• 1890
• 1910

What was the telephone number of Burton fire station in 1901?

• 999
• 100
• 1