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Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a market town in Staffordshire, England. In 2011, it had a population of 72,299, close to the border with Derbyshire. The demonym for residents of the town is Burtonian. Burton Bridge was the site of two battles, in 1322 when Edward II defeated the rebel Earl of Lancaster and 1643 when royalists captured the town during the First English Civil War. When you visit Burton upon Trent, Walkfo brings Burton upon Trent places to life as you travel by foot, bike, bus or car with a mobile phone & headphones.
Burton upon Trent Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Burton upon Trent
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Burton upon Trent history
The name Andresey means “Andrew’s isle” and refers to a church dedicated to St Andrew. In 1003 a Benedictine abbey was established on a new site on the west bank of the Trent at Burton by Wulfric Spott. The monastery was the most important in Staffordshire and by the 1530s had the highest revenue. A royal charter was granted on 12 April 1200 by King John to hold a market in Burton every Thursday.
Canals and breweries
Burton was home to the Peel family, who played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution. At its height one quarter of all beer sold in Britain was produced here.
Burton upon Trent economy & business
Brewing
Burton is home to eight breweries, including one which produces Carling and Worthington Bitter. The town is also the corporate headquarters of Punch Taverns plc and Spirit Pub Company. A by-product of the brewing industry is the Marmite factory in the town. Both are owned by multinational company Unilever.
Manufacturing
Eatough’s (sometimes Etough’s) was a shoemaking firm from Leicestershire that opened a factory in Burton Road, Branston in 1920. It was the first British shoe factory to introduce music in the workplace.
Services
Burton upon Trent power station in Wetmore Road generated electricity for the town, including the tram system, until it closed in 1976. Media services include Burton Mail and Capital Mid-Counties broadcasting on 102.4 FM from Winshill Water Tower. Nord Anglia Education had its office at Nord House in Burton-upon-Trent.
Distribution and warehousing
Burton’s relative location in the centre of England and its transport links mean there are significant number of warehouses based in Burton (and nearby Fradley Park) Notable businesses with distribution centres and warehouses include B&Q, Boots, Hobbycraft, Holland & Barrett, DHL, Waterstones, Clipper and Amazon.
Burton upon Trent landmarks
Burton’s connection with the brewing industry is celebrated in The Burton Cooper, a bronze sculpture by James Walter Butler. Claymills Pumping Station on the north side of Burton is a restored Victorian sewage pumping station, adjacent to the modern sewage works.
Burton upon Trent geography / climate
Burton is 109 miles (175 km) north west of London, about 30 miles north east of Birmingham and about 23 miles east of Staffordshire. The town centre is on the western bank of the River Trent in a valley bottom; its average elevation is about 50 metres above sea level. Burton became a centre for the brewing industry due in part to the quality of local water, which contains a high proportion of dissolved salts.
Region
Burton lies within the West Midlands region. The entire urban centre is southwest of the River Dove, which forms the Derbyshire/Staffordshire boundary. The local vernacular shares more similarities with East Midlands English than West Midlands English.
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Best Burton upon Trent places to visit
Burton upon Trent has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Burton upon Trent’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Burton upon Trent’s information audio spots:
Winshill Water Tower
Winshill Water Tower (also known as Waterloo Tower) is a former water tower in Burton upon Trent, England. It was constructed in 1907 after a High Court ruling against the South Staffordshire Waterworks Company for poor water-supply pressure. The brick tower held a cast-iron water tank at a height of 80 feet (24 m) to provide sufficient hydraulic head to improve water pressure.
St Peter’s Bridge, Burton upon Trent
St Peter’s Bridge carries the A5189 road across the River Trent in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. Opened in 1985, the 800-metre (2,600 ft) long reinforced concrete bridge is the most recent road crossing of the Trent. It was closed for more than two months in 2017 for repair works.
Battle of Burton Bridge (1322)
The 1322 Battle of Burton Bridge was fought between Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster and King Edward II of England. Edward’s army was proceeding northwards to engage Lancaster, having defeated his Marcher Lord allies in Wales. Lancaster fortified the bridge at Burton upon Trent, an important crossing of the River Trent, in an attempt to prevent the King from proceeding.
Malt Shovel (sculpture)
The Malt Shovel is a 2001 sculpture by Andrew Hazell that stands on the corner of High Street and New Street in Burton upon Trent. It was commissioned by East Staffordshire Borough Council and funded by a National Lottery grant. The sculpture is a representation of a shovel used for malting, part of the brewery process.
Horninglow Street drill hall, Burton upon Trent
Horninglow Street drill hall is a former military installation in Burton upon Trent. It is a Grade II listed building which is located in the town centre.
National Brewery Centre
The National Brewery Centre is a museum and tourist attraction adjacent to the Bass Brewery in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The centre celebrates the brewing heritage of Burton and features exhibits showcasing the history of brewing techniques.
Burton upon Trent Infirmary
Burton upon Trent Infirmary was a health facility in Staffordshire, England. It was located in Duke Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.
Stapenhill F.C.
Stapenhill Football Club is a football club based in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. They are currently members of the Midland League Division One.
Burton upon Trent power station
Burton upon Trent power station supplied electricity from 1894 to 1976. The power station was redeveloped several times: including the incorporation of a new plant in the 1910s, 1924–28 and 1941–43. The station was decommissioned in October 1976.
Burton upon Trent Town Hall
Burton upon Trent Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Staffordshire. It is a municipal building in the town’s King Edward Place, Staffordshire, England.
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