Burton Local History

What year was Marmite first established in Burton?

• 1802
• 1852
• 1902

What year was Burton Abbey founded?

• 1002
• 1102
• 1202

Where was Burton Grammar School before Winshill?

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

Which king lead an army attack on Burton?

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

Whose statute stands in front of Burton Towh Hall?

• Michael Thomas Bass I
• Michael Thomas Bass II
• Michael Arthur Bass

What year were the first public swimming baths opened in Burton?

• 1875
• 1895
• 1915

Which Burton church has an almost identical twin?

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

When did Burton have its first double-decker bus?

• 1923
• 1933
• 1943

What was Station Street called before there was a station?

• Station Street
• Cat Street
• Dog Street

How many canal locks are there between Clay Mills and Barton Marina?

• None
• Two
• Four