Burntwood facts for kids
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| Population | 26,049 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | SK0509 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURNTWOOD |
| Postcode district | WS7 |
| Dialling code | 01543 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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| Website | www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk |
Burntwood is a town in Staffordshire, England. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Lichfield. The town has a population of around 26,000 people.
Burntwood used to be a mining town. This means it grew a lot because of the coal mining industry in the 1800s. It is now one of the biggest parishes in England.
A famous writer, Samuel Johnson, opened a school nearby in 1736. Burntwood is also home to the smallest park in the UK. It's called Prince's Park. This tiny park was opened in 1863 to celebrate the marriage of the Prince of Wales.
Some of the areas that make up Burntwood include Boney Hay, Chase Terrace, and Chasetown. Other nearby places are Brownhills and Lichfield.
In 2009, a man named Terry Herbert found a huge collection of Saxon treasure. He used a metal detector in a field near Burntwood. This amazing discovery is known as the Staffordshire Hoard. It is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found!
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Getting Around Burntwood
Bus Services
Burntwood has bus connections to nearby towns. You can take buses to Cannock and Lichfield. These services are run by a company called Chaserider. There is also a bus service to Lichfield, Brownhills, and Walsall.
Train Connections
Burntwood does not have its own train station. The closest train stations are in Lichfield, Hednesford, and Cannock. Lichfield is usually the easiest to reach.
Long ago, there was a railway line that served Burntwood. It had a station in Hammerwich. There were also many smaller railway lines. These lines connected to coal mines in the area.
Today, there is a special heritage railway nearby. It is called the Chasewater Railway. You can ride old trains on this line. It has stops at Chasetown (Church Street) and Chasewater Heaths. There are talks about possibly opening a new train station in Burntwood in the future.
News and Entertainment
Television and Radio
Local news and TV shows for Burntwood come from BBC West Midlands and ITV Central. You can get TV signals from the Sutton Coldfield transmitter.
There are many local radio stations you can listen to. These include BBC Radio WM, Capital Mid-Counties, and Heart West Midlands. You can also find Cannock Chase Radio FM, which is a community radio station.
Local Newspapers
The town is served by local newspapers. These include the Lichfield Mercury and Lichfield Live. They share news and stories about the area.
Schools in Burntwood
Burntwood has many schools for different age groups.
Nursery Schools
- Abacus Early Learners
- Busy Bees at St Matthew's
- Little People Nursery
- Sunny Days Nursery
- Little Owls Nursery
- Oakbridge Little Learners
Primary Schools
- Boney Hay Primary Academy
- Chase Terrace Primary School
- Chasetown Community School
- Fulfen Primary School
- Highfields Primary School
- Holly Grove Primary School
- Ridgeway Primary School
- Springhill Primary School
- St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary School
Secondary Schools
- Chase Terrace Academy
- Erasmus Darwin Academy
In 2002, both high schools had parts of their buildings damaged by fire. However, the damaged parts were rebuilt and made new again.
Special Education
- Maple Hayes Hall School
Famous People from Burntwood
Many interesting people have connections to Burntwood.
- Dalian Atkinson (1968–2016) was a professional footballer. He played for teams like Aston Villa.
- Francis Barber (1742–1801) was an assistant to the famous writer Samuel Johnson. He later started a school in Burntwood.
- Kim Betts (born 1971) is a gymnast and bodybuilder. She was known as "Lightning" on the TV show Gladiators.
- Jon Brookes (1969–2013) was the drummer for the band The Charlatans.
- Gary Cahill (born 1985) is a professional footballer. He played for Chelsea and for the England national team.
- Sonia Lannaman (born 1956) was a British athlete. She won a bronze medal in the 100 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
- Paul Manning (born 1974) is a former professional bicycle racer.
- Stephen Sutton (1994–2014) was a charity activist. He raised a lot of money for the Teenage Cancer Trust through his blog, Stephen's Story.
- Alan Wiley (born 1960) was a professional football referee.
See also
In Spanish: Burntwood para niños
