Burton Local History

Where was Burton`s first jail cell?

• In the first police station
• Manorial Gaol, Station Street
• Under the Royal Oak pub

What was badly damaged in the Civil War when hidden gunpowder exploded?

• Saint Modwens Church
• Town Hall
• Market Hall

What year was the first hospital opened in Burton?

• 1849
• 1869
• 1889

Where was Burton Grammar School before Winshill?

• There wasn't one
• Waterloo Street
• Bond Street

What year did the canal open in Burton?

• 1770
• 1820
• 1870

What year was Burton's first salaried policeman appointed?

• 1719
• 1769
• 1819

How large were the grounds of Burton Abbey?

• 4 acres
• 9 acres
• 14 acres

What year did the tramway system close in Burton?

• 1919
• 1929
• 1939

What was Station Street called before there was a station?

• Station Street
• Cat Street
• Dog Street

Which king features in the stonework on Burton Market Hall?

• William I
• John
• Edward I