Caption For Burton On Trent, C1960
Burton Bridge was once one of only a handful of crossing points over the Trent River, and consequently the town was of some strategic importance.
Caption For Burton On Trent, C1960
Burton Bridge was once one of only a handful of crossing
points over the Trent River, and consequently the town was of
some strategic importance.
Caption For Newark, Trent Bridge C1955
In the late 17th century the main road from Nottingham to Newark went via Charlton (Carlton), Burton, Gunthorp (Gunthorpe), Horingham Ferry (Hoveringham), Bleasby Ferry and Stoak (Stoke) where it joined
Caption For Lincoln, Stonebow 1890
The
buildings visible through the main archway all went after World War I; then,
prestige and chain stores such as Burtons and Lincoln's own department stores
congregated in the area between Stonebow
Caption For Aylesbury, Market Square C1955
This view looks east past
the much-reduced George
pub, with Burton's facade
beyond, to the junction of
Cambridge Street at the
left and High Street to the
right of the Round House.
Caption For Hemel Hempstead, The Marlowes C1965
Well known chain stores were strongly represented in Marlowes and Bridge Street - Truform Shoes, Dorothy Perkins, Milletts and Burton the tailors were here - as well as local shops and retail outlets such