Burton village a village built on sand stone
Jun 25, 2015 18:37:37 #
The population was recorded at 288 in 1801, 291 in 1851, 222 in 1901 and 667 in 1951 The Cheshire and Chester Record Office has records of baptisms,
marriages and burials at the parish church, St Nicholas', dating from 1538.
Burton was first documented in the Domesday Book and historically was on the route which travellers would take from London to Birkenhead Owing to its location on trade routes, it is thought to have developed at a faster rate than neighbouring communities. Indeed, during the fourteenth century trade and travel allowed Burton to flourish, standing as it did near the site of embarcation for the ferry to North Wales and on the main route to the city of Chester. However, the build up of silt in the River Dee led to a decrease in shipping trade,and Burton's prosperity took a downturn when the river course was diverted in the eighteenth century. :thumbup: :thumbup:
marriages and burials at the parish church, St Nicholas', dating from 1538.
Burton was first documented in the Domesday Book and historically was on the route which travellers would take from London to Birkenhead Owing to its location on trade routes, it is thought to have developed at a faster rate than neighbouring communities. Indeed, during the fourteenth century trade and travel allowed Burton to flourish, standing as it did near the site of embarcation for the ferry to North Wales and on the main route to the city of Chester. However, the build up of silt in the River Dee led to a decrease in shipping trade,and Burton's prosperity took a downturn when the river course was diverted in the eighteenth century. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Burton Manor
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St Nicholas church
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Jun 26, 2015 02:39:29 #
Jun 26, 2015 02:53:21 #
DOOK wrote:
A lot of history here, Brian. Great shots as always. :-)
thanks dook :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 26, 2015 04:58:37 #
briace wrote:
The population was recorded at 288 in 1801, 291 in... (show quote)
Another super series Brian with great background history. I like your discrete use of watermarks in these. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 26, 2015 05:25:56 #
davids999 wrote:
Another super series Brian with great background history. I like your discrete use of watermarks in these. :thumbup: :thumbup:
thanks david :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 26, 2015 07:44:11 #
Wow what beautiful pictures Briace!!! I will have to show Janny these when she gets up. She loves to see your world. I think she would move there if I would go with her.:):)
Jun 26, 2015 07:56:26 #
Thanks for the tour, Brian. Well done as always, and a very picturesque village and interesting background. Great series!
Jun 26, 2015 08:48:40 #
Jun 26, 2015 09:10:07 #
briace wrote:
The population was recorded at 288 in 1801, 291 in... (show quote)
Very British, very stately :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 26, 2015 09:58:45 #
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Jun 26, 2015 14:23:40 #
Erv wrote:
Wow what beautiful pictures Briace!!! I will have to show Janny these when she gets up. She loves to see your world. I think she would move there if I would go with her.:):)
thanks Erv :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 26, 2015 14:24:17 #
Treepusher wrote:
Thanks for the tour, Brian. Well done as always, and a very picturesque village and interesting background. Great series!
thanks Treepusher :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 26, 2015 14:25:49 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Great set and enjoyed the history Brian :thumbup:
thanks Rathyatra :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 26, 2015 18:47:08 #
greymule wrote:
Very British, very stately :thumbup: :thumbup:
thanks greymule :thumbup: :thumbup:
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