Burton Local History

What year was Marmite first established in Burton?

• 1802
• 1852
• 1902

How large were the grounds of Burton Abbey?

• 4 acres
• 9 acres
• 14 acres

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

• 999
• 100
• 1

When was the walkway from Stapenhill to Bond End built?

• 5 years before the Ferry Bridge
• 1 year after the Ferry Bridge
• 5 years after the Ferry Bridge

When was Stapenhill House donated as Stapenhill Gardens?

• 1893
• 1913
• 1933

What year did Burton have its first Town Mayor?

• 1778
• 1828
• 1878

Where was Burton town hall in 1800?

• Close to the existing town hall
• In the market place
• It didn't have one

What year was the first Burton postmark?

• 1722
• 1802
• 1882

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

• 1789
• 1829
• 1889

What relation was Burton mill owner Robert Peel to the same name Prime Minister?

• No relation
• Father
• Grandfather