The firm moved to Abbey Arcade, off High Street, in 1964. Haddon was joined in the business by his soldier son John Vincent Richards after World War Two. John and Sheila built the business in the 1970s and were joined by Andrew - formerly a electrical fitter - in 1979. The shop closed in 2019.

Not content with having the record for the biggest Christmas pudding, Burtonians decided they had to push the boat out again to bag themselves another festive record. We've taken a look at photographs which show Stapenhill and the changes which have taken place. and we've thrown in a few faces too - see if you recognise anyone. Thousands of motorists pass over it every day unaware of the incredible part it played in Britain's history. There is even a photo of some very retro-looking computers and machinery for those who can remember them - as well as some interesting hairstyles and jumpers which were the fashion of the time.

Pricefighter and Discount Home Maker: The premises is now home to Argos. It sold all manner of goods including homewares. However, this year marks the 700th anniversary of the first Battle of Burton Bridge which took place between March 7 and 10, 1322. The battle was between the two most powerful men in England – King Edward II and his cousin Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. The latter resided at Tutbury Castle in East Staffordshire.

At a meeting in November 1959, George Dow, the British Transport Commission representative and division traffic manager at Birmingham said that British Railways were “under Government instruction” to pay their way and “sentiment cannot enter into it”. The rebellious earl was involved in a power struggle with the king and things came to a head in 1322 when their two armies met at Burton Bridge, according to Burton historian David Adkins. To mark this further growth in the village population, Newhall's first mini supermarket opened in 1962 in Parliament Street closely followed by another on the Abbots Farm estate in 1964.Not only did the group achieve an incredible feat, they also raised money for Queen's Hospital in Burton and Dr Barnardo's. Read More Related Articles Many people have worked at Pirelli factories in Burton over the years and have fond memories of their time working there. The footwear division appeared to make the headlines a lot and once even had a visit from England and Liverpool football star Kevin Keegan, complete with his 'big hair' of the 1980s.

We have football, table tennis and basketball all covered in these pictures, so there are plenty to take a look at. However, bosses at the time said they were overwhelmed with the support they received from staff and former staff. They were on the phone as soon as the news hit the stands ready to help. The Pit Bank Colliery which was once an eyesore has been removed and turned over for housing. Every building has been taken."While closure plans were rumoured as early as the mid- 1930s, the line did not see its final journey until June 11, 1960. At that time 30 staff were employed at the store by House of Fraser in the town. The other 35 were employed by concession and brand partners, such as Calvin Klein, and worked in Beatties among the many top high street names selling their wares in the store. A Write Card: Greetings card shop A Write Card, which has been a staple of Coopers Square shopping centre in Burton town centre, for many years, closed down in January this year with immediate effect. It came as the chain closed shops up and down the country as the Walsall-based firm went into liquidation. Speaking in 1972, councillor George Holmes, the chairman of Swadlincote Urban Council, said he would like Newhall to become a residential area.

Subsidence problems in 1952 and 1955 had also resulted in the school being demolished with the new William Allitt School opening in 1959. He said changes had been made in the public travelling habits and while there was no intention of closing the actual Tutbury Railway Station, the Tutbury to Burton service only catered for an average of 12 people per day.RE Cords: If you fancied spinning some tunes one of the go-to places was R.E. Cords, in High Street. Many a happy hour - or three - would be spent trawling through the endless vinyl recirds and then it would be across the road for a frothy coffee at The Chef. The store is pictured here in 1975.] Mrs Williams, of Sunnyside, said: "I was born here and I remember when you could go down the street and be greeted by everyone you saw. The Ellis shop closed after trading in Burton for over 130 years. The Octagon Centre in the town centre celebrated its 10th anniversary. Many of the changes often go unnoticed, that is until you take look at photographs from 10, 20, 30 or even 40 years ago and appreciate the progress and changes which have taken place. The Burton Mail's photographic archive contains hundreds of thousands of original negatives and digital images from the 1960s through to today.