Burton guide

Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a large town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England. Its associated adjective is "Burtonian".

Burton is best known for its brewing heritage. It originally grew up around Burton-on-Trent Abbey, the monastery of Saint Modwen, and had grown into a busy market town by the early modern period. While Burton's great bridge over the Trent was in poor repair by the early 1500s, it served as "a comen passage to and fro many countries to the grett releff and comfort of travellyng people", according to the abbot. The town, which has a population of 54,348 (2001 Census), lies within the National Forest.

There is some confusion as to whether Burton is based in the West Midlands or the East Midlands, even though all of the urban centre is southwest of the River Dove, which forms the Derbyshire/Staffordshire boundary. This is probably because it was formerly within the East Midlands Utility (electricity/gas) areas, and has Derbyshire postcodes (DE13-DE15).

The town is served by Burton-on-Trent railway station.

 


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  • monicanaranjo

    Adoro a Tim Burton!!! Maestro!!! Acabo de salir del cine, enamorada una vez más de su arte!!! Y de su sentido del humor!! Jajaja

    Yesterday, 22:58

  • Estadao

    Johnny Depp fala sobre novo filme de Tim Burton: 'Queríamos vampiro com cara de vampiro': http://t.co/ZylxCbuz

    Today, 02:29

  • Jordan_Morris

    Once a year, Johnny Depp and Tim Burton get together with Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman to jack off onto a pile of antique music boxes.

    Yesterday, 21:35

  • cybernoelie

    Can't listen to Burton's skewing, lies and cognitive dissonance any more. Switching off #TodayPK, going for coffee with @rantindave #euref

    Today, 11:25

  • m4riacarlo

    @jaz_burton haha course bby are you going to foxy's tonight?

    Today, 11:25

  • anna__burton

    RT @Barbra_Ann: Best student question ever - do they have make up in Tanzania? @anna__burton @RoseBlackie @MissSS @piperofpeckham

    Today, 11:25

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    Today, 11:25

  • jaycuejay

    Visit new blog and read a sample of The Secret Empire by AJ Burton and Christine Leov-Lealand to be published soon. http://t.co/xPK6O01G

    Today, 11:24

  • SakoWill

    London 2012 Olympics: Abbey Burton appeals after omission from GB shooting squad http://t.co/FFimUCX7 via @MailOnline

    Today, 11:24

  • jaycuejay

    Demon's Coven by AJ Burton. Great for your weekend read. Available on http://t.co/twJXD6YN in ebook and print versions http://t.co/t5p2yGpI

    Today, 11:24

  • chris_burton_

    @SavidgeReads @gavin81cromwell Deffo not now :/

    Today, 11:24

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    Burton, Lower Home Insurance http://t.co/dA9RqjEv

    Today, 11:24

  • davidcochrane

    Did anyone else hear Joan Burton on #todaypk just say "it takes 12 countries to enter the bailout"? I could be wrong, but sounded like that.

    Today, 11:23

  • axeldaely

    @devyadelia @anasthasia_ruth @danburton69 @mariactbg @naomisnpr @sogm97 yeap! Burton just has a d*ck(small) but he has'n money,right?

    Today, 11:23

  • LahbabiH

    RT @gizmodofr: Le gâteau animé de Tim Burton http://t.co/BEHkzISU [gizFR]

    Today, 11:22

  • BethTyrrel

    @Jennysjams - Pls could you take Some cherry jam to Burton road ladies club tonight. My mum will be there and will buy some for me. Thanks

    Today, 11:22

  • jaz_burton

    @m4riacarlo pls can you stand on my back again soon it's hurtin loads and need clickin

    Today, 11:22

  • joannatuffytd

    RT @labour: Listening to minister Joan Burton on Pat Kenny speaking about the Stability Treaty #yes #euref #votethurs

    Today, 11:22

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