Burton Local History

When did Burton have its first double-decker bus?

• 1923
• 1933
• 1943

What year did the tramway system open in Burton?

• 1903
• 1913
• 1923

What year was Rolleston Hall almost destroyed by fire?

• 1871
• 1891
• 1911

What year was the first railway station opened in Burton?

• 1839
• 1859
• 1879

Where was Burton town hall in 1800?

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

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 Burton have its first Town Mayor?

• 1778
• 1828
• 1878

What year did the Burton Mail first appear?

• 1878
• 1898
• 1918

Where was Burton`s first jail cell?

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

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

• 999
• 100
• 1