Cecil James Packer (1910–47) & Burton Garage Author: Chris Bennett This article will primarily focus on providing some information on a couple of photographs which have been circulating around the village for a number of years. They provide an unusual scene but perhaps when you read further into this article Read more…
The Shops of Burton Author: Chris Bennett This article will focus on the number and variety of shops that were trading in the village of Burton, and as we will see, there have been quite a variety, perhaps the norm in such rural areas, as the majority of local villagers Read more…
This year, Burton ‘s Halloween Trail went full-on spook-fest, with ghoulishly creative decorations. Much scary fun had by all…living or dead. Click on links below for short retrospectives. Halloween in Daylight Halloween by Night
This Saturday, 27 November, 3:30 – 5:00pm at St Mary the Virgin, Nettleton & Burton Get set for Christmas with lots of festive cheer! Just some of the crafts and produce available on the day: ALN Art – display by talented local artist, Alex Newman The Burton Baker– home Read more…
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…
