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.

There is something about going to a Christmas fair that really gets you in the festive spirit. It is the perfect place to find a unique and heartfelt gift and is usually run by people in the local community so it's a great place to meet old friends too.To most, Burton Bridge is simply a way of driving in and out of the town but to historians it is an incredible piece of of country's history that saw the town drawn in to a bloody battle, that almost saw it razed to the ground. In the first year of the new century and millennium, there were many things happening. Ken Livingstone, standing as an independent, became the first directly elected Mayor of London. The Millenium Dome was opened for the first time to mark the year. The Burton Mail's photographic archive contains hundreds of thousands of original negatives and digital images from the 1960s through to today. With 700th anniversary of the first battle approaching next month, Mr Adkins is drawing interest in commemorating the event. An important firm in Burton industrial history is the Pirelli tyre factory. The Italian manufacturer opened its factory in Derby Road the town in 1928 and many have worked there.

So take a walk down memory lane with us and let us know in the comments if you spot anyone you recognise: Briggs: Briggs was one of the places to go in the town for some fancy footwear. The store was located in High Street, close to what is now Barclays Bank. This picture was taken in March 1971 with Lancaster and Thorpe occupying the premises next door. The opticians relocated and can now be found in Station Street, in the town. Or it may have come from the old English "cricc" or "cryce", meaning a crutch or staff, or the French word "criquet", meaning a wooden post.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.