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Burton, a name that echoes through history with various notable figures and places

Background imageBurton Collection: ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE (1855-1925). American politician

ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE (1855-1925). American politician. In conference during his bid for the presidency during the campaign of 1924

Background imageBurton Collection: EUGENE BURTON ELY (1886-1911). American aviation pioneer

EUGENE BURTON ELY (1886-1911). American aviation pioneer. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageBurton Collection: Frosted Autumn leaves on the ground

Frosted Autumn leaves on the ground
A collection of Autumn leaves on the floor of woodland covered in frost

Background imageBurton Collection: TOMB OF KING TUTANKHAMEN. An assortment of artifacts and debris inside the tomb

TOMB OF KING TUTANKHAMEN. An assortment of artifacts and debris inside the tomb of King Tutankhamen of Egypt. Photographed by Harry Burton at the time of the tombs excavation by the English

Background imageBurton Collection: VALLEY OF THE KINGS, 1925. The tomb of King Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings

VALLEY OF THE KINGS, 1925. The tomb of King Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, photographed by Harry Burton, c1925

Background imageBurton Collection: BURTON K. WHEELER (1882-1975). American politician. Photographed in 1923

BURTON K. WHEELER (1882-1975). American politician. Photographed in 1923

Background imageBurton Collection: Portrait of Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-94), English explorer (litho)

Portrait of Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-94), English explorer (litho)
XTD84276 Portrait of Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-94), English explorer (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: crossed Africa coast to coast; ); English

Background imageBurton Collection: ONLY A SHOWER. Burton Barber, M. engraving 1884

ONLY A SHOWER. Burton Barber, M. engraving 1884

Background imageBurton Collection: Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a town straddling

Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England. The demonym for residents of the town is Burtonian. UK

Background imageBurton Collection: New York from Staten Island Brooklyn City Jersey City New York from Staten Island

New York from Staten Island Brooklyn City Jersey City New York from Staten Island / / sketched and drawn on stone by C.W. Burton.; Burton, Charles, active 19th century, artist; Sarony & Major

Background imageBurton Collection: Portrait of William Burton Conyngham

Portrait of William Burton Conyngham; Anton Raphael Mengs, German, 1728 - 1779; Rome, Italy, Europe; about 1754 - 1755; Pastel on paper, laid on canvas; Unframed: 68.6 x 48.3 cm (27 x 19 in.)

Background imageBurton Collection: Dr. John Logan Campbell John Logan Campbell in the clib dress of the Edinburgh Alleion

Dr. John Logan Campbell John Logan Campbell in the clib dress of the Edinburgh Alleion Archers, Mungo Burton, 1799-1882, British

Background imageBurton Collection: Cariboo Creek in Burton, British Columbia, Canada

Cariboo Creek in Burton, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageBurton Collection: MECCA: HAJJ RITUAL. Stoning the Great Devil

MECCA: HAJJ RITUAL. Stoning the Great Devil
MECCA: HAJJ RITUAL. Stoning the " Great Devil." A Hajj ritual performed by Muslim pilgrims in the city of Mina, east of Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Background imageBurton Collection: PILGRIMS TO MECCA, c1855. Male and female pilgrims on their way to Mecca wearing

PILGRIMS TO MECCA, c1855. Male and female pilgrims on their way to Mecca wearing the tradional Ihram clothing. Lithograph, English, mid-19th century

Background imageBurton Collection: PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA. Stoning the Devil. Muslim pilgrims throwing pebbles at walls

PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA. Stoning the Devil. Muslim pilgrims throwing pebbles at walls (jamarat) at Muzdalifah, near Mecca, during the annual Hajj

Background imageBurton Collection: DANIEL B. FAYERWEATHER (1822-1890). American leather trader and entrepreneur. Engraving

DANIEL B. FAYERWEATHER (1822-1890). American leather trader and entrepreneur. Engraving, American, 1890

Background imageBurton Collection: GEORGE ELIOT (1819-1880). Pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans. English novelist. Chalk drawing

GEORGE ELIOT (1819-1880). Pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans. English novelist. Chalk drawing, 1865, by Sir Frederic William Burton

Background imageBurton Collection: BURTON: AMAZON SOLDIER. Sir Richard Francis Burtons drawing of an Amazon soldier

BURTON: AMAZON SOLDIER. Sir Richard Francis Burtons drawing of an Amazon soldier, from his Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome, published in 1864 at London, England

Background imageBurton Collection: BURTON: AFRICANS. Sir Richard Francis Burtons illustrations to his Lake Regions

BURTON: AFRICANS. Sir Richard Francis Burtons illustrations to his Lake Regions of Central Africa, published in 1860 at london

Background imageBurton Collection: BURTON: TITLE PAGE, 1621. Title page of the first edition of The Anatomy of Melancholy

BURTON: TITLE PAGE, 1621. Title page of the first edition of The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton, 1621

Background imageBurton Collection: Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON (1821-1890). British explorer and Orientalist. Photographed c1876

Background imageBurton Collection: HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon

HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, Howard Carter and A.R. Callender at the entrance to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of

Background imageBurton Collection: WOMENs RIGHTS, 1915. Progress. Satirical American cartoon comment, 1915, by

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1915. Progress. Satirical American cartoon comment, 1915, by Alanson Burton Walker, on the supposed strides made by women since Puritan times

Background imageBurton Collection: London - Crimean War Memorial and the Athenaeum Club

London - Crimean War Memorial and the Athenaeum Club
London - Crimean War Memorial (to the Brigade of Guards) - pulled down and now re-located close by (in 1914). The original was sculpted by John Bell (1811-1895)

Background imageBurton Collection: Asakusa District, Tokyo, Japan - Ryounkaku Tower

Asakusa District, Tokyo, Japan - Ryounkaku Tower
For most of the twentieth century, Asakusa was the major entertainment district in Tokyo. The rokku or " Sixth District" was in particular famous as a theatre district

Background imageBurton Collection: Asakusa District, Tokyo, Japan

Asakusa District, Tokyo, Japan
For most of the twentieth century, Asakusa was the major entertainment district in Tokyo. The rokku or " Sixth District" was in particular famous as a theatre district

Background imageBurton Collection: The Wellington Arch - Hyde Park Corner, London

The Wellington Arch - Hyde Park Corner, London Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBurton Collection: Main Gate - Kew Gardens, Kew, London, England

Main Gate - Kew Gardens, Kew, London, England
The distinctive, ornate wrought iron gates, the Main Gate to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, south west London, England. Kews Main Gate was completed to Decimus Burtons designs in 1846

Background imageBurton Collection: The Mount, Fleetwood, Wyre district, Lancashire

The Mount, Fleetwood, Wyre district, Lancashire, England. The focus of a half-wheel street layout by Decimus Burton, who laid out what would be the first planned town of the Victorian era

Background imageBurton Collection: View of the Elephant and Castle before the redevelopment work 1950s - London, England

View of the Elephant and Castle before the redevelopment work 1950s - London, England

Background imageBurton Collection: (1886-1911). American aviation pioneer. Ely landing a biplane on the deck of the USS Pennsylvania

(1886-1911). American aviation pioneer. Ely landing a biplane on the deck of the USS Pennsylvania in January 1911
EUGENE BURTON ELY (1886-1911). American aviation pioneer. Ely landing a biplane on the deck of the USS Pennsylvania in January 1911

Background imageBurton Collection: CM2 1188 John Burton, E-Type

CM2 1188 John Burton, E-Type
John Burton, E-Type, Pre-63 GT Cars, Donington Historic Festival 2014, DHF, DHF 2014, Donington Historic Festival, Donington Historic Festival 2014, Donington Historic Festival 2014, Donington Park

Background imageBurton Collection: Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer. Photograph published

Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer. Photograph published
Stafford Henry Northcote, first Earl of Iddesleigh (1818-1887) English statesman. Chancellor of the Exchequer 1874. In 1876 he became leader of the Conservative party in the House of Commons

Background imageBurton Collection: Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer. Cartoon by Edward

Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne for Punch, London, 13 May 1882, showing Burton in the eastern dress he adopted on his travels

Background imageBurton Collection: Isabel Burton (born Isabel Arundell - 1831-1896) wife of Richard Francis Burton, English explorer

Isabel Burton (born Isabel Arundell - 1831-1896) wife of Richard Francis Burton, English explorer, adventurer and author. Engraving from The Illustrated London News (London, 22 January 1887)

Background imageBurton Collection: Henry Burton (1578-1648) English Puritan divine. Engraving after Wenceslaus Hollar (1637)

Henry Burton (1578-1648) English Puritan divine. Engraving after Wenceslaus Hollar (1637)

Background imageBurton Collection: John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the British Indian Army and explorer of Africa

Background imageBurton Collection: John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the British Indian Army and explorer of Africa

Background imageBurton Collection: Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, (1790-1858) British naval officer born at Burton near Christchurch

Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, (1790-1858) British naval officer born at Burton near Christchurch, Hampshire. Entered the Royal Navy in 1803

Background imageBurton Collection: Only A Shower. Burton Barber

Only A Shower. Burton Barber, M. Engraving 1884

Background imageBurton Collection: Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a town straddling

Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England. The demonym for residents of the town is Burtonian. UK

Background imageBurton Collection: Mute Swan - standing guard over partner at nest - April - Burton - England

Mute Swan - standing guard over partner at nest - April - Burton - England
GUY-122 Mute Swan - standing guard over partner at nest - April Burton - England Cygnus olor Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBurton Collection: William Burton, Antiq

William Burton, Antiq
WILLIAM BURTON of Falde Scholar, antiquary, topographer, with heraldic and other ornaments. Date: 1575 - 1645

Background imageBurton Collection: Richard Burton (Leighton

Richard Burton (Leighton
RICHARD BURTON Traveller in Arabia and translator of the Arabian Nights and other exotic texts. Date: 1821-1890

Background imageBurton Collection: Lady Isabel Burton

Lady Isabel Burton
LADY ISABEL BURTON widow of Richard Burton, traveller and translator. Date: 1831 - 1896

Background imageBurton Collection: Hezekiah Burton

Hezekiah Burton
HEZEKIAH BURTON Churchman, prebendary of Norwich. Date: ? - 1681

Background imageBurton Collection: Henry Burton - 3

Henry Burton - 3
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648



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Burton, a name that echoes through history with various notable figures and places. From the adventurous Sir Richard Francis Burton to the iconic Hollywood couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, this name holds a rich tapestry of stories. Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an explorer, linguist, and writer who ventured into uncharted territories. His thirst for knowledge led him to discover hidden cultures and languages across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. A true pioneer in his field, he left an indelible mark on the world of exploration. Speaking of Burtons in showbiz, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard they were one of Hollywood's most captivating couples. Their fiery love affair captivated audiences both on-screen and off-screen. With their undeniable chemistry showcased in films like "Cleopatra" (1963), they became synonymous with passion and glamour. But let's not forget another talented Welsh actor named Richard Burton (1925-1984). Known for his powerful stage presence as well as memorable film roles such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966), he left an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry. Beyond entertainment lies another facet associated with the name Burton - industry. The Bass Brewery Mash-tub stands tall as a symbol of brewing excellence in Burton-on-Trent. This town became renowned for its beer production thanks to hardworking Bass Brewery workers who dedicated themselves to crafting quality brews. In Doncaster, South Yorkshire stands Clock Corner where time seems to stand still amidst bustling streets. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and change brought by industries like mining or railways – which shaped Doncaster’s history – some things remain constant. Moving away from England but staying within its borders is Woodbury village near Exeter where we find yet another connection to our beloved name - Richard Burton/Leighton2 House. This historical building showcases architectural beauty while paying homage to those who left their mark on the area.