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Middleton, the Town Hall c1955
Ref. M311004

The Town Hall c.1955, Middleton — Middleton, the Town Hall c1955
Ref. M311004

Caption For Middleton, The Town Hall C1955

It was originally built for Daniel Burton, a bleacher of Rhodes; it passed to Salis Schwabe, who bought the bleach works and built the famous Rhodes Chimney.

Union Street 1935, Aldershot — Aldershot, Union Street 1935
Ref. 86777

Caption For Aldershot, Union Street 1935

Burtons and Timothy Whites face one another across Union Street, drawing many shoppers to the town.

1897, Burton Bradstock — Burton Bradstock, 1897
Ref. 40086

Caption For Burton Bradstock, 1897

Henry III once bartered Burton Bradstock in exchange for the royal regalia, which William the Conqueror had given to Caen Abbey.

Newton under Roseberry, and Roseberry Topping 1932
Ref. 85338

And Roseberry Topping 1932, Newton Under Roseberry — Newton under Roseberry, and Roseberry Topping 1932
Ref. 85338

Caption For Roseberry Topping, 1932

It is not the highest of the Cleveland Hills: Burton Head rises to 1,485 ft, but Roseberry is acknowledged as offering the finest views.

London, Hyde Park Corner, the Screen 1910
Ref. L130003

Hyde Park Corner, The Screen 1910, London — London, Hyde Park Corner, the Screen 1910
Ref. L130003

Caption For London, Hyde Park Corner, The Screen 1900

Decimus Burton's impressive arch is topped by a decorative frieze depicting horsemen, the design imitated from the Elgin Marbles which were on display in the British Museum.

Chester, Foregate Street 1929
Ref. 82748

Foregate Street 1929, Chester — Chester, Foregate Street 1929
Ref. 82748

Caption For Chester, Foregate Street 1929

Other new arrivals are Burtons the tailors and Stewarts Ltd.

Caption For London, Hyde Park Corner, The Screen 1900

Decimus Burton’s impressive arch is topped by a decorative frieze depicting horsemen, the design imitated from the Elgin Marbles which were on display in the British Museum.

Nottingham, Long Row East 1890
Ref. 22814

Long Row East 1890, Nottingham — Nottingham, Long Row East 1890
Ref. 22814

Caption For Nottingham, Long Row East 1890

Many well-known businesses had their premises in this area, including Skinner & Rook, Dixon & Parker and Joseph Burton.

Beach 1930, Burton Bradstock — Burton Bradstock, Beach 1930
Ref. 83366

Caption For Burton Bradstock, Beach 1930

The small coves between, such as the beach below Burton Bradstock, would be used mostly by local fishermen and smugglers.

Plymouth, Cobourg Street c1940
Ref. P60038

Cobourg Street c.1940, Plymouth — Plymouth, Cobourg Street c1940
Ref. P60038

Caption For Plymouth, Cobourg Street C1940

The corner this side of the obvious awnings is now home to Burton's.

High Street c.1950, Daventry — Daventry, High Street c1950
Ref. D83002

Caption For Daventry, High Street C1950

Stand by the Burton monument and look down the High Street to compare this photograph with the scene today.

Bents Brewery 1900, Stone — Stone, Bents Brewery 1900
Ref. 46189

Caption For Stone, Bents Brewery 1900

Other than Burton, brewing in Staffordshire received a shot in the arm with the opening in 1992 of the Lichfield Brewery, which produces such delights as Resurrection Ale and Xpired.

St Leonards, from the Boundary 1892
Ref. 29605

From The Boundary 1892, St Leonards — St Leonards, from the Boundary 1892
Ref. 29605

Caption For St Leonards On Sea, From The Boundary 1891

The New Pier (it dated from 1891) runs along the skyline of this view of the seafront, with its former Boundary Archway (separating Burton's town from Hastings) on the right.