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	Burton-upon-Trent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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, which originally grew up around the monastery of St. Modwen.
		Burton came to dominate this trade, and at its height one quarter of all beer sold in Britain was produced here.
		The Burton suburb of Branston is where the well-known Branston Pickle was invented.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Burton-upon-Trent (688 words)

	BURTON-UPON-TRENT - LoveToKnow Article on BURTON-UPON-TRENT
		Burton-upon-Trent (Burhton) is first mentioned towards the close of the 9th century, when St Modwen, an Irish virgin, is said to have established a convent on the Isle of Andressey opposite Burton.
		A fine bridge over the Trent, and the municipal buildings, were provided by Lord Burton.
		Burton was evidently a mesne borough under the abbot, who held the court of the manor and received the profits of the borough according to the charter of Henry I. granting sac and soc and other privileges and right in the town.
	16.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BU/BURTON_UPON_TRENT.htm (601 words)

	River Trent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The phrase "born North of the Trent" is thus one definition of someone from the North of England.
		The River Trent is one of the major rivers of England.
		Its source is in Staffordshire between Biddulph and Mow Cop and its course flows through the Midlands until it joins the Humber Estuary at Trent Falls, and then to the North Sea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Trent (314 words)

	Encyclopedia: Burton-upon-Trent
		Burton-upon-Trent is a large town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England, which originally grew up around the monastery of St. Modwin.
		Burton came to dominate this trade, and at its height one quarter of all beer sold in Britain was produced here.
		The fame of Burton ales gave rise to the English euphemism "gone for a burton" meaning to die - a World War II humorous suggestion that a missing comrade had merely nipped out for a beer.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Burton_upon_Trent (513 words)

	Burton-upon-Trent: Communications British History Online
		The Burton stretch of the Trent and Mersey canal was completed in 1770, and by 1771 there was a warehouse where the canal crossed the Horninglow road in the part of Horninglow township added to the borough in 1853.
		In its passage north through Burton the river Trent contains several islands, small ones in the Burton Extra stretch and larger ones near the abbey, the latter including Horse holme (on the Stapenhill side), Ox hay, Andresey, and Broad holme; the largest island, Burton meadow, was formed by a major division of the river.
		Burton meadow was known as 'barley ford holme' in 1012, (fn.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=12331 (5401 words)

	Burton-upon-Trent: Education British History Online
		A reference to a 'warden of the boys' (custos puerorum) in Burton in 1390 suggests that there may have been an almonry school in the abbey; almonry foundations were common in greater monasteries in the 14th century, with the boys assisting in the celebration of private masses.
		A drama centre, opened by Burton corporation in the premises of the former Guild Street school in 1946, became the school of drama and speech training later that year; 198 children and 299 adults were enrolled in 1947.
		There must have been private schools in Burton from the mid 16th century in order to feed pupils to the grammar school, but the earliest ones recorded are those run by the seven schoolmistresses and schoolmasters recorded in 1793, which included at least one girls' boarding school and at least one boys' academy.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=12343 (5126 words)

	GENUKI: Burton-upon-Trent
		Stapenhill is a village and township of 577 souls and 1770 acres, on the eastern side of the Trent, opposite the south end of Burton.
		"The parish church, St Modwen, stands in the southern part of the town, in a spacious burial ground, upon a gentle eminence, adjoining the Trent and the Abbey grounds.
		Wetmore, a hamlet of four farms, was anciently in one farm occupied by the Abbots of Burton.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/STS/BurtonuponTrent (2101 words)

	Burton upon Trent
		Town in Staffordshire, central England, on the River Trent, northeast of Birmingham; population (2001 est) 60,500.
		The Benedictine monks of Burton Abbey (1002) began the town's tradition of brewing in the 11th century.
		A number of Burton's public buildings, including the town hall (1894), were presented to the town by Michael Bass (1799–1884), who became Lord Burton.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0009689.html (371 words)

	Burton upon Trent Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
		Burton upon Trent, the largest town in the National Forest, is internationally known as the capital of British brewing.
		Burton upon Trent is a premier shopping centre, boasting three excellent shopping centres, with a good mix of specialist shops and the country's leading retailers.
		Beer has been brewed in Burton upon Trent for centuries and the Museum of Brewing at the Coors Visitor Centre charts its fantastic heritage.
	www.aboutbritain.com /towns/BurtonuponTrent.asp (841 words)

	Burton Upon Trent Painters and Decorators
		burton upon trent, swadlincote, woodville, measham, tutbury, newhall, stretton, and others...
	www.locallife.co.uk /burtonupontrent/painting3.asp (11 words)

	Burton-upon-Trent: Introduction British History Online
		Burton lies at the narrowest point in the valley through which the river Trent flows north between the Needwood plateau on the west and the South Derbyshire plateau on the east; the town centre lies on a terrace on the west side of the river at c.
		Burton became a county borough in 1901, but lost that status in 1974 when county responsibilities were returned to Staffordshire county council.
		In 1853 the borough was extended to include much of Burton Extra and part of Horninglow, and a further extension in 1878 took in the rest of Burton Extra, a further part of Horninglow, and most of Winshill.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=12327 (809 words)

	Burton On Trent Accommodation Burton on Trent B & B Burton On Trent Hotel Accommodation Accommodation in Burton on Trent B & B in Burton On Trent Biker Friendly Pubs
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		THE NEW INN is sighted perfectly for Burton On Trent accommodation, Barton Under Needwood Accommodation, It's an ideal stay over for the traveller, or longer term with business appointments.
	users.powernet.co.uk /needwood (371 words)

	GENUKI: Burton-upon-Trent
		Stapenhill is a village and township of 577 souls and 1770 acres, on the eastern side of the Trent, opposite the south end of Burton.
		Wetmore, a hamlet of four farms, was anciently in one farm occupied by the Abbots of Burton.
		For more than two centuries Burton has been noted for its excellent ale, and within the last 20-30 years the reputation of its breweries has been greatly extended.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/STS/BurtonuponTrent (2101 words)

	CAMRA Burton - Burton-On-Trent
		We'd like to acknowledge the help of the Bass Museum, Burton-on-Trent, for their help in compiling this feature, and for the use of some of the pictures used here - visit their website...
		So renowned was Burton's superior quality water that brewers from around the UK began to set up operations in the town.
		This was the golden age of brewing in Burton.
	www.brewersnet.com /camra/burton.html (829 words)

	Local bus, coach and rail information for Burton Upon Trent, Waterside
		Burton Upon Trent, Waterside is in the Staffordshire County council area (Postcode: DE13).
		Information on hotels near Burton Upon Trent is available here, holiday cottage information is available here and holiday park information here.
		To buy Ordnance Survey or other paper/electronic maps of Burton Upon Trent click here, or here for an aerial map.
	www.carlberry.co.uk /rfnshowl.asp?L1=WAT047 (289 words)

	Burton Upon Trent Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Burton Upon Trent England United Kingdom
		With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Burton Upon Trent, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your England visit.
		Mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, The Priest House on the River, nestled on the banks of the River Trent, surrounded by 54 acres of mature woodland and countryside has been lovingly transformed f (Hotel is 10.3 miles from Burton Upon Trent - in the town of Castle Donington) (4 Star)
		Burton Upon Trent Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Burton Upon Trent
	www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/burton-upon-trent (376 words)

	Burton 2000
		Burton upon Trent has a colorful past and history, and is probably best known in the world as a Brewery town.
		Including historical accounts of the Burton Monks, the River Trent, the Washlands and more.
		The 1950 Guy Arab III EX Burton Corporation Bus is now complete and running at the Coors Visitors center and Museum of Brewing Horninglow St Burton, For more info look at the History page bus section.
	www.burton2000.co.uk /index2.htm (243 words)

	Burton Upon Trent
		The Burton upon Trent poor law Union, formed in 1837, is very extensive, comprising the following Parishes:
		to Photographs of Burton upon Trent Union Workhouse
		Records for Burton Upon Trent Union are held by Burton Upon Trent Library:
	www.institutions.org.uk /workhouses/england/staffs/burton_upon_trent_workhouse.htm (217 words)

	Burton upon Trent - Towns and Villages in East Staffordshire
		The town of Burton upon Trent is associated worldwide with brewing.
		Burton upon Trent - Towns and Villages in East Staffordshire
		When, in the early 18th century, the Trent was made navigable as far as Burton, other markets became open to the local brewers and some combined to export their products to the Baltic ports.
	www.enjoyeaststaffs.co.uk /towns/burton.php (262 words)

	Burton upon Trent Citadel of The Salvation Army
		As the town name suggests, Burton straddles the river Trent, with the river Dove near by.
		Burton straddles the Roman road Rykneld Street (A38), half way between the cities of Lichfield and Derby, in the rural county of Staffordshire.
		About 5 miles away to the south west of Burton near the village of Alrewas is the new 'National Memorial Arboretum', this is well worth a visit and has moving tributes to wartime service men.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /g7khn/pages/town.htm (337 words)

	Burton Upon Trent Recruitment - Local jobs, latest vacancies and recruitment agencies in Burton Upon Trent
		If you are seeking employment in the Burton Upon Trent area then the job website burton upon trent-recruitment.co.uk makes your task very simple, it offers you a direct resource for Burton Upon Trent job vacancies that are currently listed on the major job boards.
		Burton Upon Trent Recruitment - Local jobs, latest vacancies and recruitment agencies in Burton Upon Trent
		You can view jobs and recruitment vacancies in the Burton Upon Trent area by clicking the logos below.
	www.burtonupontrent-recruitment.co.uk (1099 words)

	WILLIAM EVANS BURTON - LoveToKnow Article on WILLIAM EVANS BURTON
		Burton was the author of a large number of plays, one of which, Ellen Wareham (1833), was produced simultaneously at five London theatres.
		(1804-1860), English actor and playwright, born in London in September 1804, was the son of William George Burton (1774-1825), a printer and author of Research into the religions of the Eastern nations as illustrative of the scriptures (1805).
		He was educated for the Church, but, having entered his fathers business, his success as an amateur actor led him to go upon the stage.
	www.1911ency.org /B/BU/BURTON_WILLIAM_EVANS.htm (271 words)

	Burton upon Trent Information Online - guide and directory for Burton upon Trent,Staffordshire,UK with tourist information
		If you are looking for accommodation we have Burton upon Trent hotels and Burton upon Trent bed and breakfasts plus Burton upon Trent cottages and self catering holiday accommodation as well as directories for Camping and Caravan Parks.
		If you live and work in Burton upon Trent, Send your news items to us; whether it is entertainment, sports, business or community related.
		We have a number of classifieds including Burton upon Trent car classifieds and dealers, General Classifieds, Public Notices and Events where you can advertise items.
	www.britinfo.net /index_Burton_upon_Trent.htm (596 words)

	What's On in Burton-on-Trent
		InBurton.co.uk is your guide to the very best in food, drink and entertainment in Burton-on-Trent.
		Burton's newest amateur company present a play to delight and entertain all ages with its timeless humour, gentle romance and occasional frantic 'goings on' in deepest rural Kent with the Larkin family.
		Burton Phoenix Soul Club are putting on a BRETBY Reunion as a tribute to Chris Anderton and the Bretby sound that still lives and is talked about today.
	inburton.co.uk /latest/index.php (1934 words)

	Burton upon Trent -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		A town in Staffordshire, England, Burton upon Trent is located mainly on the left bank of the River Trent and on the Grand Trunk (Trent and Mersey) Canal.
		Nearly all of East Staffordshire lies within the historic county of Staffordshire, except for a small area around Rocester east of the River Dove and the section of Burton upon Trent east of the River Trent, both of which belong to the historic county of Derbyshire.
		The landscape varies from the bleak moorlands of the northern Peak District to the Trent lowlands in the south, and industry ranges from tourism in the Peak District to mining and engineering in the eastern and southern coalfields.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9318314 (772 words)

	Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, Pictures
		Burton upon Trent, town located on the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal in Staffordshire, west Midlands of England.
		Burton upon Trent People - photos and pictures about Burton upon Trent
		World : Europe : United Kingdom Encarta UK edition : England : Staffordshire : Burton upon Trent town >
	www.greatestcities.com /Europe/United_Kingdom_Encarta_UK_edition/England/Staffordshire/Burton_upon_Trent_town.html (167 words)

	Burton-on-Trent Golf Club,Burton-on-Trent,Derbyshire,England
		I have been a member at Burton on Trent Golf Club for the last 15 years.
		Cross the River Trent at either bridge and the Club is one and a half miles from the town centre on the A511.
		It has always been a good track with some long par 4's (holes 5, 14,16 and 17) and difficult par 3's (holes 10 and 12), but the manucuring and definition of fringes and fairways along with true fast greens have turned this course into a real jewel.
	www.golftoday.co.uk /clubhouse/coursedir/derbyshire/burtonupontrent.html (286 words)

	Burton Tennis and Squash Club
		We are located about 1 mile East of Burton-on-Trent along the A511 towards Ashby.
		Burton Tennis and Squash Club, Ashby Rd, Burton on Trent DE15 0LQ
		Burton Tennis and Squash Club offers its members some of the finest squash and tennis facilities in the area.
	www.burtontsc.org.uk (181 words)

	Burton-Upon-Trent Dating
		Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire tourism information about accommodation in the area, places to visit, event listings and much more.
		Details of news, events, entertainment and places of interest in the Burton upon Trent area.
		Details of news, leisure events, entertainment and places of interest in the Burton upon Trent area.
	www.adatingagency.co.uk /personals/datingindex4572.html (603 words)

	Ramada Newton Park Burton - Burton Upon Trent
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		All Burton Upon Trent UK hotels are bookable online with instant credit card confirmation.
		Burton upon Trent -5 miles//Nottingham-15 miles//Alton Towers Theme Park - 10 miles/Derby 10 miles.
	www.yay-uk.com /hotels/Ramada-Newton-Park-Burton-Burton-Upon-Trent.html (523 words)

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