Like many towns in England, Burton on Trent has its very own Town Hall, where the council have their meetings, and events are staged. Burton upon Trent Town Hall Burton’s first town hall was built in 1493 in what is now the town’s Market Place. It survived until 1770, when a new, larger and more…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #6 – Town Hall and St Paul’s Church
Month: August 2020
East Midlands Ranger Area Stations #37 & #38 – Longton and Stoke on Trent
For once, the weather was kind to me on my travels today. It was a warm and sunny August day as I headed for Longton and Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. My journey began at Burton on Trent station, as usual. The station was a little bit busier than it normally is at that time, with people…… Continue reading East Midlands Ranger Area Stations #37 & #38 – Longton and Stoke on Trent
The Burton Swans
Before I start this post, I just want to mention the train derailment near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire which occurred yesterday morning. Three people died when a train came off the rails following a landslide, and I wanted to express my sorrow and pass on my condolences to the friends and families of the victims. This morning,…… Continue reading The Burton Swans
East Midlands Ranger Area Stations #35 & #36 – Duffield and Belper
The weather forecast for today, Tuesday 4th August 2020, called for a warm and sunny day. A perfect day for me to complete the Derwent Valley line and cross Duffield and Belper off the list of East Midlands Ranger Area stations to visit. And so, on a drizzly and cold Tuesday, 4th August 2020, I…… Continue reading East Midlands Ranger Area Stations #35 & #36 – Duffield and Belper
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