The year 2021 began the same way that 2020 ended, with a national lockdown due to the surge in virus cases over the winter period. That meant that I couldn’t go anywhere further than Burton on Trent, but that didn’t mean the blog stopped. I had a look back at some bygone travels, and also…… Continue reading Travel Review of the Year 2021 – Part One (January to March)
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Burton on Trent Landmarks #9 – Football Grounds
The town of Burton upon Trent has a long sporting history. One of the world’s oldest rugby union clubs, Burton RFC, was established in October 1870. Cricket was played professionally in the town at Burton Cricket Ground from 1840, and league association football arrived in the town in 1892, when Burton Swifts joined the Football…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #9 – Football Grounds
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