Like most towns and cities in Britain, Burton upon Trent has its own public library, located just off the High Street, not far from the Washlands. The current library was built in 1976 and replaced an earlier Public Library which stood on Union Street, across the road from what is now Sainsbury’s, approximately where the…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #13 – Burton Library
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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