Burton Local History

What was the fate of Robert Sutton?

• Founded the first school in Stapenhill
• First Burtonian to become a bishop
• Hung drawn and quartered

When did the Ferry Bridge become toll free?

• When it opened in 1889
• The year after it opened in 1890
• 9 years after it opened, in 1898

Which Burton church has an almost identical twin?

• Saint Modwens
• All Saints
• Saint Marys (Stretton)

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

When was Stapenhill House donated as Stapenhill Gardens?

• 1893
• 1913
• 1933

What year was the first railway station opened in Burton?

• 1839
• 1859
• 1879

What was the (domed building) Magistrates Courtroom modelled after?

• Burton court it replaced
• Derby Magistrates Court
• The Old Bailey

What year was the first police station opened in Burton?

• 1802
• 1822
• 1842

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

• 999
• 100
• 1