tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post7716252425004701087..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: A bimble round Burton on Trent.Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70802425465381073592014-01-09T01:18:30.461+00:002014-01-09T01:18:30.461+00:00I'd say that the architecture of a town is a r...I'd say that the architecture of a town is a reflection of the industry that created the wealth that built it. Brewing built Burton and its lucky to have kept its industry.<br />A lot of other towns aren't so lucky. My town, Bolton was built on cotton and engineering but very little of it remains. Our Fred Dibnah championed industry but i dont think the council liked it because they want to move forward and modernise, although i dont see much 'progress'.<br />When in a town centre its interesting to look above the shops at the architecture, you may be surprised.<br />The buildings of today are bland and functional compared with older building which are expensive to maintain and aren't 'energy efficient'. Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-25996172328172466792014-01-08T23:02:21.842+00:002014-01-08T23:02:21.842+00:00Loved bimbling around the town where you grew up.....Loved bimbling around the town where you grew up...thanks.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-29011990688472998802014-01-08T14:49:50.880+00:002014-01-08T14:49:50.880+00:00Hello Alyson, we will have to have a Burton meet u...Hello Alyson, we will have to have a Burton meet up one day. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24895788315015668302014-01-08T14:48:35.494+00:002014-01-08T14:48:35.494+00:00Hi Claire. Being a Bass driver was seen as the cre...Hi Claire. Being a Bass driver was seen as the cream job to have, it was impossible to get in there unless you had family to vouch for you. I worked for Ind Coope (now Coors), before I left, that was also a cream job. It was at that time they started taking agency drivers. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-30265727128774328382014-01-08T14:41:57.437+00:002014-01-08T14:41:57.437+00:00Yes, it did. I looked for the Melias shop in Stati...Yes, it did. I looked for the Melias shop in Station Street that I used to work in. Wasn't sure which one it is now. I looked for the sausage factory at the back of my house that I worked in, it has gone now. There are many good memories for me in Burton. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-19634262895007401332014-01-08T14:39:25.742+00:002014-01-08T14:39:25.742+00:00Hola Maria. Thank you for your comment. Yes, I can...Hola Maria. Thank you for your comment. Yes, I can write about my time in Mallorca, I will look for the photo's. Thank you for the idea. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17206618424032813162014-01-08T14:12:52.850+00:002014-01-08T14:12:52.850+00:00Hola Ilona! Estoy de España! I read your blog for ...Hola Ilona! Estoy de España! I read your blog for a long time but dont'' write hi. Please blog us about your life in Mallorca, Gracias, Maria.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35105740395850891032014-01-08T07:03:43.742+00:002014-01-08T07:03:43.742+00:00I love the artistry and care for detail in older b...I love the artistry and care for detail in older buildings. Now it just seems "industrial chic" which is impersonal and not human. Some say it is minimalist but I think it just looks cheap and like something that won't look good in 50 years, let alone 100. Though I do agree with you that the brewery tanks look good. Maybe industrial chic looks good when it is for real industry, but not offices and homes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-84926087833839249822014-01-07T23:55:48.226+00:002014-01-07T23:55:48.226+00:00I enjoyed looking at all the buildings, both old a...I enjoyed looking at all the buildings, both old and new. The old ones are my favourite. Not many old buildings left here in our town, they get demolished to make way for new "ugly" ones. Thank you for the lovely tour :)Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21203571496430086942014-01-07T22:07:00.045+00:002014-01-07T22:07:00.045+00:00Thank you for the tour Ilona.
I grew up in Swindon...Thank you for the tour Ilona.<br />I grew up in Swindon, Wiltshire, but had family in Burton. As a child, I was taken there regularly. My cousin still lives there, how nice to see it again.<br />Pam in TX.<br /> Pam in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066122753582331516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17264013462396778992014-01-07T21:35:37.620+00:002014-01-07T21:35:37.620+00:00That looks like a really nice town where you grew ...That looks like a really nice town where you grew up. Unfortunately, when they build new buildings now, they don't put the time or money into quality building any more. The buildings that are old probably couldn't be copied with original materials because they would cost a fortune today. I also think that it looks quite strange (here in my town too) when they build something really ultra modern and stick in between old buildings. It's so out of place! Thanks for the tour through the town you grew up in. Did it bring back a million memories? I think it would. Kearnygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429493116809940852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-60437672221712692762014-01-07T21:26:41.230+00:002014-01-07T21:26:41.230+00:00Hi Ilona, loved this post as I am also from Burton...Hi Ilona, loved this post as I am also from Burton! Lived there until I was 18 and am now in Northants.<br />I remember that pub in the High Street. It was called the Blue Posts. It used to have blue posts outside at the front.<br />My dad worked for Bass for 35 years and I have lots of happy memories of Burton. <br />Best wishes, Claire. <br />Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67105728029319003542014-01-07T21:21:43.961+00:002014-01-07T21:21:43.961+00:00I grew up in Coventry and took all the wonderful o...I grew up in Coventry and took all the wonderful old buildings for granted.They seemed exciting when I went back as a tourist.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50897252935568409762014-01-07T21:15:02.582+00:002014-01-07T21:15:02.582+00:00Another Burtonian here! I'm 43 and have always...Another Burtonian here! I'm 43 and have always lived here. Love reading about your travels and supermarket finds! AlysonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83139079584209199182014-01-07T20:17:46.115+00:002014-01-07T20:17:46.115+00:00We really enjoyed all your pics of the wonderful a...We really enjoyed all your pics of the wonderful architecture. We feel exactly the same as you about the really modern designs and are lucky enough to own a lovely big victorian house. The entrance and hallway have the special tiles in a beautiful design and the windows are round-topped. (Not double glazed so a bit draughty at times!)<br />Wendy (Wales)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-1293010311199306792014-01-07T19:41:41.359+00:002014-01-07T19:41:41.359+00:00Thank you Liz, I did it in a hurry. Thank you Liz, I did it in a hurry. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-48204022936753041552014-01-07T19:40:24.284+00:002014-01-07T19:40:24.284+00:00An interesting look round your home town. I agree ...An interesting look round your home town. I agree that modern day buildings are not on the same grandeur as days gone by. Planners wrecked the centre of my home town and replaced the lovely old buildings with "modern" monsters. 40 years on they look delapidated and fit to pull down.Sals Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983803420404095685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17882870663889810462014-01-07T19:40:13.283+00:002014-01-07T19:40:13.283+00:00Ah yes, the Blue Posts, thanks for reminding me. I...Ah yes, the Blue Posts, thanks for reminding me. I will be back again, will let you know when.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-80739371888068822542014-01-07T19:03:55.573+00:002014-01-07T19:03:55.573+00:00Hi Ilona, Apart from living in London for a year w...Hi Ilona, Apart from living in London for a year when I was 18, I have lived here all my life. I like the old buildings, too and feel sad that some of them are for sale : ( If I won the lottery, I would buy them up and ensure they were all retained for the benefit of the people of the town. The pub for many years was called the Blue Posts but has changed a few times since then. The building in the library car-park I've always been told was a water tower but may be wrong on that. Glad you've been back. Would've said hello if our paths have crossed : ) Louise (from Burton : ) )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35764236967247160932014-01-07T18:40:59.235+00:002014-01-07T18:40:59.235+00:00So interesting to see the old buildings, and a tri...So interesting to see the old buildings, and a trip down memory lane from a 'now' perspective is always interesting. I think you meant that the Town Hall is over 100 years old, not 10 ;) A little tweak needed to your post. Always enjoy your posts.<br /><br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com