Burton Local History

What year was the Trent Bridge doubled in width?

• 1906
• 1916
• 1926

What year was Drakelow Hall demolished?

• 1924
• 1934
• 1944

What year did the tramway system close in Burton?

• 1919
• 1929
• 1939

How large were the grounds of Burton Abbey?

• 4 acres
• 9 acres
• 14 acres

What year was Burton Abbey founded?

• 1002
• 1102
• 1202

What year did the Burton Mail first appear?

• 1878
• 1898
• 1918

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

• 999
• 100
• 1

What year did the tramway system open in Burton?

• 1903
• 1913
• 1923

Which king features in the stonework on Burton Market Hall?

• William I
• John
• Edward I

What year was Rolleston Hall almost destroyed by fire?

• 1871
• 1891
• 1911