For the first time since March, and my trip to Bleasby, I ventured out of Burton on Trent by train. I’m sure I don’t need to remind you that the Covid-19 outbreak has curtailed travel and most other aspects of normal life, but with restrictions easing recently, I decided to take a trip out. I…… Continue reading East Midlands Ranger Area Station #34 – Newstead
Month: July 2020
Burton on Trent Landmarks #5 – Winshill Water Tower
Winshill Water Tower, also known as Waterloo Tower, is a former water pumping station located high up on a hill overlooking Burton on Trent in the area of Winshill (pronounced win-sill). Winshill Water Tower Having lived in the Burton area for many years, I have seen this place from afar many times, but never got…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #5 – Winshill Water Tower
Burton on Trent Landmarks #4 – Washlands Sculpture Trail
In the 1990s, the local council in Burton upon Trent set up a sculpture trail at the town’s Washlands, an area surrounding the River Trent which, when it isn’t flooded, provides an ideal place for walks, picnics, fishing and other leisure activities. The council, in partnership with Burton College, Burton Civic Society, West Midlands Arts…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #4 – Washlands Sculpture Trail
Burton on Trent Landmarks #3 – Trent Bridge/Burton Bridge
Two road bridges currently provide crossings for the traffic over the River Trent in Burton upon Trent. The northernmost bridge, popularly known as Burton Bridge, but actually called Trent Bridge (and that’s the name I will be using in the article) was first built in 1864, replacing an old medieval bridge which ran almost parallel…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #3 – Trent Bridge/Burton Bridge
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