Anglesey

Civil Parish in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

Anglesey

Coors Brewery, Burton upon Trent Brewing is still a major industry in Burton. — Coors Brewery, Burton upon Trent Credit: Stephen McKay

Anglesey is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated in the West Midlands region and covers an area of approximately 4 square kilometers. The parish is part of the district of Lichfield and is located about 7 miles north of the city of Lichfield itself.

Anglesey is a predominantly rural area with a population of around 200 people. The landscape is characterized by gently rolling hills, open fields, and small woodlands, providing a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The parish is surrounded by other rural areas, with the nearest towns being Lichfield to the south and Burton upon Trent to the north.

The village of Anglesey itself is a small, tight-knit community with a charming and tranquil atmosphere. The village features a few small businesses, including a local pub and a convenience store, providing essential amenities for its residents. The parish is also home to a number of historic buildings, including Anglesey Abbey, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 18th century.

Despite its small size, Anglesey offers a range of recreational activities for residents and visitors. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding, with several public footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the area. The parish is also within close proximity to the National Forest, a large woodland area that offers further outdoor pursuits.

In summary, Anglesey, Staffordshire is a rural civil parish with a small population and a picturesque countryside setting. It offers a peaceful and welcoming community for those seeking a quiet retreat in the heart of England.

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Anglesey Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.79482/-1.641351 or Grid Reference SK2421. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coors Brewery, Burton upon Trent

Brewing is still a major industry in Burton.

Stephen McKay

Ferry Bridge, Burton upon Trent

Opened in 1889, this fine suspension bridge over the River Trent, was built by the local ironmasters firm of Thornewill & Warham, and paid for by Sir Michael Arthur Bass (later Lord Burton) (whose wife was a Thornewill) to replace the Stapenhill Ferry.

Ralph Rawlinson

Water Tower, Burton on Trent

The water tower, dated 1866, was once part of one of the many breweries. It is now part of a leisure area near the River Trent.

Angella Streluk

Weir on the River Trent

This weir is close to Burton Bridge, Burton on Trent. The Bridge, with its many arches, spans several channels of the River Trent.

Angella Streluk

War Memorial, Burton On Trent

This war memorial is set in its own gardens with benches and paths.

Angella Streluk

Church near the Town Hall

This splendid church is near the civic centre along with the Victorian town hall.

Angella Streluk

Coors Brewers Maltings, Burton upon Trent

Coors Brewers Maltings Division Shobnall Site, is located on Wellington Road. The maltings were originally built by the world famous Bass Brewery, which was taken over by the American brewery Coors, around the late 1990s. The barley that is malted to produce lagers and beers, arrives in articulated lorries (most seem to be from East Anglia) which enter the site by the raised barrier. The barley is stored in corrugated steel silos - some of which can be seen to the right - and is then malted in the large concrete tower, before being taken across town to the brewery.

Alan Slater

Parkway, Centrum 100, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

Centrum 100 is a modern business park built alongside the A38(T) and its access interchange. It is a mixture of distribution warehouses, manufacturing, offices and retailing. The large white building is called First Point and is the latest development. It was completed in June 2006, for sale or rental. Other units visible include the former Littlewoods Stores distribution warehouse, operated by Wincanton Logistics on the right, with Coors Brewers distribution warehouse on the left. Parkway extension, which leads straight on, was opened in September 1998.

Alan Slater

All Saints Church, Branstone Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Early evening sunshine adds warmth and colour to the normally dull looking stonework of the imposing clocktower. Note the spelling of Branstone Road - the modern spelling of the village name is Branston (the original home of the world famous pickle).

Alan Slater

Flood defences at Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

The embankment provides flood protection to properties along or near to Burton Road, Branston. To the left is Paget High School's playing fields and the 'Golfers Estate' (all roads are named after famous golfers or golf courses). To the right is the edge of Branston Golf and Country Club's golf course, whilst the River Trent is less than 50 metres to the right of the photographer.

Alan Slater

Branston Depot - the original home of Branston Pickle

Branston Depot is situated on Burton Road, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. It was built in 1915 as the National Machine Gun Factory and was then taken over by Crosse and Blackwell in the 1920s, with the village giving its name to the world famous pickle that was first produced there. In the 1930s it became a silk factory and was taken over by the Army in the Second World War as their Central Ordnance Depot. They remained there until the 1960s, when it then became Home Office stores, supplying prisons and storing the former AFS 'Green Goddess' fire engines. The 'Green Goddesses', which were used by the military during national firefighters' strikes, moved to a store at nearby Marchington at the end of the 1980s. In 2004, part of the Depot was leased to B&Q and is operated as a distribution depot for them by the logistics firm TNT. A massive fire at the beginning of 2006, destroyed millions of pounds worth of fitted kitchens stock and the warehouse centred on SK23552162.

Alan Slater

Burton on Trent

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Stapenhill Viaduct

Together with the Ferry Bridge SK2521 : Ferry Bridge, Burton upon Trent, the viaduct provided a direct pedestrian route above normal flood levels between Stapenhill and Burton upon Trent town centre. In the background, the Burton southern bypass bridges the Viaduct

Alan Murray-Rust

Burton upon Trent Fire Station

Wholetime station in the Eastern corner of Staffordshire

Aaron Collis

Winter at Branston

View from the railway foot crossing at Branston, with Drakelowe Power station (now demolished), in the background

Chris Eaton

View across the rails

View across Birmingham South Curve Junction at Branston, with the now demolished Drakelow power station in the background. All the land on the far side of the rails has now been subjected to housing development.

Chris Eaton

Branston pasture and Burton skyline

"Crazy Horse Field" at Branston, with a touch of the Burton skyline visible. The tower on the left of the picture is the Bass, (now Coors), Maltings tower. The whole of this area alongside the railway has now been subjected to housing development.

Chris Eaton