British History Online
In this section we hope to cover Burtons ancient history dating back to its origin and the Romans. We will bring you the history of specific landmarks from around the area, and key local subjects such as the Mills and the Brewing Industry. Please be patient as this has taken 21 years of research so far. Your comments are always welcome, and if you feel you can contribute to the site please do not hesitate to drop us a email. Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoy the read. Please click on the pictures below to access the relevant period of Burton History.
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British History Online
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Lets take a Look back at selected Items of interest That I have obtained rare pictures and information on |
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Early Burton History, going back to the time of Saint Modwen and the Nuns of Burton. Read about the glorious Burton Abbey which was the only Abbey not to be destroyed by Henry VIII during the dissolution of 1540 A.D. Find out where you can still see reminders of this lost chapter in Burtons History. |
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The History of the first major industry of Burton. The Monks started the development of wool industries and subsequently the development of the many Mills of Burton. |
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Orton and Spooners - Pictures and history of this Burton based industry. | |
| The Stapenhill Ferry and the Ferry Bridge - Pictures and history of one of Burtons most famous river crossings |
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The Trent Washlands - Pictures and brief history of Burtons washlands and meadows. | |
| Historical Buses - Pictures and information about some of Burtons old buses and others which appeared at the Year 2000 Burton Bus Rally. |
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Brewers in Burton 1880-1898 - Pictures and list of the many brewers that operated in Burton at the end of the 19th Century | |
| Bond End Canal- A brief history of the Bond End Canal with a rare picture of Bessy Bulls pub. |
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Burton upon Trent Grammar School The Burton Grammar School Old
Boys' Association
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