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October 25th marks the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade, which has a largely forgotten Burton upon Trent connection. Not just one but TWO survivors of this famously, ill-fated episode in the 19th century Crimean War ended their days in the brewing town and are buried within a short distance of each other in Stapenhill Cemetery. They were Private Joseph Reilly and Sergeant George Terry, both of the 17th Lancers, known as the 'Death or Glory Boys'. What was the Ch

Following the success of Elaine Pritchard's first Rebel Women talk and afternoon tea last month, she is now trying something different - an Orton & Spooner breakfast talk on a Saturday morning early in the new year. Tickets, costing £15, are now on sale for the event on Saturday January 9th from 9am. The price includes admission to the talk, in a private dining room at the historic building that is home to Langan's, a hot breakfast roll and tea or coffee. Also, £5 will be don

Following the success of our first afternoon tea and a local history talk event at Langan's Tea Rooms in Burton upon Trent, we're meeting with the venue to choose dates for two similar events.