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Historic shopping arcades Β· East Midlands

The Burton Cooper

In or near Winshill.

Modernβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

The Burton Cooper β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by James Walter Butler.

The Burton Cooper, historic shopping arcades in Staffordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Burton-on-Trent Β· 0.8 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Burton Cooper is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1977. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by James Walter Butler.". Coordinates: 52.8020Β°, -1.6323Β°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Burton Cooper is a 1977 statue by James Walter Butler currently located in Coopers Square shopping centre, Burton upon Trent. The statue commemorates the close connection of the town to the trade, which was key to Burton's brewing industry. Originally situated outdoors, the statue was relocated inside the centre when it was refurbished in 1994.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The statue was installed at the St Modwen's Walk entrance to the shopping centre in 1977. It was located in the open air opposite the market square. In refurbishments to the shopping centre undertaken in 1994, the area was roofed over and enclosed, and it was proposed to move the statue within the centre. The Burton Civic Society objected to the move, stating that people would be unable to view the statue outside of the centre's open hours. Steele, writing in 2013, notes that the cooper has become a symbol of the town.

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Coordinates
52.8020, -1.6323
County
Staffordshire
Parish
Burton
Postcode
DE14 1DG
Parliamentary constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter
Established
1977
Nearest railway station
Burton-on-Trent β€” 0.8 km
Opening
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Sources

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Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Burton upon Trent War Memorial

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Church of St Modwen

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Abbeys & priories Β· East Midlands

Burton Abbey

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Where to eat & stay near The Burton Cooper

Places to stay

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Travelodge Burton upon Trent Central

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Campsites Β· East Midlands

Cross Farm

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Rolleston Scout Group Caravan Park

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Campsites Β· East Midlands

Beehive Farm Caravan & Camping Site

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Needwood Forest Scout Camp

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B&Bs Β· East Midlands

Manor Farm

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The Anchor Inn, New Street, Burton upon Trent - geograph.org.uk - 7110153πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Anchor Inn Public House

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Leopard Inn (3) - sign, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffs - geograph.org.uk - 4907465πŸ“· 5

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Leopard Inn Public House

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β†— brickmakersarms.co.uk
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Beaumont Shopping Centre

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Burton Cooper?
The Burton Cooper is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE14 1DG), in the parish of Burton.
What is The Burton Cooper?
The Burton Cooper β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by James Walter Butler.
How do I get to The Burton Cooper?
The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE14 1DG.
When was The Burton Cooper built?
Built or established in 1977.
How do I get to The Burton Cooper?
The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE14 1DG.