Burton Local History

How large were the grounds of Burton Abbey?

• 4 acres
• 9 acres
• 14 acres

What was the site of the main Burton workhouse?

• Burton Hospital
• Industrial Units, Wetmore Road
• Sainsbury Supermarket

What was Station Street called before there was a station?

• Station Street
• Cat Street
• Dog Street

What year did Burton have its first Town Mayor?

• 1778
• 1828
• 1878

Which king lead an army attack on Burton?

• Henry II (1162)
• Edward II (1322)
• James II (1692)

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

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

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

• 999
• 100
• 1

What was the fate of Burtonian Edward Wightman in 1612?

• Last person burned at the stake
• Hung at the gallows
• First person sentenced to jail

What year did the (domed building) Magistrates Court open?

• 1870
• 1890
• 1910

What year was Burton Abbey founded?

• 1002
• 1102
• 1202