Burton History: The Old Plume Author: Chris Bennett Introduction The Bugle has been running a series of articles on the history of Burton, with a specific focus on villagers’ oral histories. Here, we feature The Plume of Feathers public house, now the residential property, The Old Plume. The Old Plume, Read more…
Walk: the shrine of Apollo Last time in our Burton history blog, we discussed sites of archaeological interest. All of which are within walking distance of the village. This being so, we now take you on a journey back in time to explore what remains of our Roman past. Today, Read more…
We’ve received some stunning photos so far for entry to the calendar. If you want to submit an entry, there is still time, but don’t delay. Check the details of format, content and how to submit here. To register your interest in buying a calendar, email BCAphotocompetition@gmail.com. All entries will go Read more…
The Foundling (2020) by Stacy Halls. Description The captivating Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Familiars Two women, bound by a child, and a secret that will change everything . . . London, 1754. Six years after leaving her illegitimate daughter Clara at London’s Foundling Hospital, Bess Bright Read more…
Neolithic, Roman and Saxon remains in the Burton area The many examples of ancient ditches, enclosures and trackways found in and around Burton, suggest this has been a favoured area for settlement since neolithic times. Significant finds include side ditches uncovered during a 1998 excavation of the Nettleton-Grittleton section of the Fosseway. The Read more…
Whether you use a smartphone or up to the minute camera equipment, we want to hear from you. This month’s theme: Fire & Ice For eligibility criteria and how to enter, click here. Be as creative as you like with your interpretation of the theme. You may Read more…
The theme: Burton in Autumn Winner Judges’ comment: this view through a tree canopy is full of dramatic contrast between light and dark, and the strong lines of the tree’s branches against the soft contours of autumn foliage. Congratulations Lee Jane! Runners up The first runner-up (above), by Mike Clark, Read more…
A pop-up Post Office is available every Tuesday between 12:00-13:00, from the carpark at The Old House at Home. Click link for available services and accessibility.
If you fancy yourself as the next Ansel Adams or Annie Leibovitz, we’d like to hear from you. Send us your photos on the month’s theme and we’ll publish the best on this website. This month’s theme: Burton in Autumn. Closing date for photo submissions: Monday 8 Read more…
