1922 – Baileys Ltd, Confectioner 1922 – Joseph Harrison, Household Removals and Storage 1922 – Heape and Company, House Furnishers 1922 – Co-operative Society Ltd,…
1934 – Lobbs Limited, Ranges and Grates 1934 – S.W. Stone, Radio and Sound Engineer 1935 – Bindleys Ltd, Builders and Furnishings Ironmonger / Sports…
1945 – Ellis and Son, School Wear 1945 – A. Jackson’s, Toys, Fancy Goods, Fishing Tackle 1945 – Raleigh Bicycles, Cycles 1945 – Tarvers Limited,…
1950 – Sharp Bros. and Knight Ltd, Joinery 1954 – Ellis and Son, Gents Outfitters 1954 – William Howarth, Shoes
Burton in the English Civil War The English Civil War started in 1642 when Charles I (pictured) raised his royal standard in Nottingham. England was…
The town hall was deemed unsuitable as offices for the town commissioners established in 1779. Nonetheless, after a number of meetings at the close by…
The commissioners appointed under the 1853 Act at first met in the county court house at the corner of Station Street and Guild Street, moving…
The Burton Municipal Borough Council was formed in 1878 and initially used the old Town Hall which stood in the Market Place. This building was…
Passing through the doors into the depths of Burton Town Hall really is like taking a step back in time to the elegance of the…
Saint Modwen’s is probably Burton’s most significant church since it occupies part of what used to be the original abbey and hence has a history…