The proposal of ‘The Grand Trunk Canal’ to connect the river Mersey to the river Trent came from canal engineer James Brindley. It was authorised…
Other 1921 Town Hall 1928 Claymills Pumping Station 1928 English Grain 1928 Wetmore Gas and Electric Works
Marston Brewery 1921 Marstons Brewery #1 1921 Marstons Brewery #2 1921 Marstons Brewery #3 1921 Marstons Brewery #4 1921 Marstons Brewery #5
Sharps and Knight 1926 Sharps and Knight #1 1926 Sharps and Knight #2 1926 Sharps and Knight #3 1926 Sharps and Knight #4
1921 Ferry Street Beautiful photo showing a newly constructed Ferry Street. Of particular interest is Stapenhill House still in place which was later demolished and…
This fascinating set shows views of Branston in 1927. In particular, the silk factory which had recently moved into the site vacated by Crosse and…
General Town 1921 View From South West #1 1921 View From South West #2 1921 High Street and Malthouses 1921 Horninglow Street #1 1921 Horninglow…
1920s Burton from Above Select page to view: General Town Sharps and Knight Marston Brewery Branston Stapenhill and Viaduct Other
Burton upon Trent when renown as one of the most significant brewing towns in the country, was famous for having its own internal railway system…
A reminder that much of the out-lying community of Burton made good use of the train. Tutbury Station Tutbury Station, probably the most famous of…