The first Permanent Library, at a property owned by Mr. R. R. Bellamy in Bridge street, was opened in 1838. It was supported by a…
Select page to view: Horse Drawn Tramway System Buses
Although Hanson Cabs were available for those that could afford them, the first public passenger service was available in Burton as far back as 1846…
In 1879, Burton Corporation was considering the possibility of operating horse drawn omnibuses/trams within the borough. It dismissed applications for other proposals and finally decided…
Charabancs Aside from Hanson Cabs and Trams, a number of ‘better’ Hotels operated their own Charabanc (derives from the French char à bancs – carriage…
In 1869, the original Burton Hospital was opened in Duke Street. The Infirmary had just twenty-two beds, together with accommodation for nurses, domestics and the…
On the 20th March, 1867, a meeting was held in Bank House in the High Street to consider the building of an Infirmary in Burton…
The last years of the nineteenth century were to see radical changes in every aspect of the Infirmary’s development. That these changes all occurred about…
Most will remember the New Street entrance to the General Hospital. A better version of this photo, colour or B&W, would be much appreciated.