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Burton-On-Trent

a town of England in the counties of Stafford and Derby, 22 miles E. of Stafford, and 128 N. N. W. of London. It is famous, all the world over, for its ale. Brewing is conducted here on the most extensive scale; and the India pale ale, made by the great firms of Bass and Allsopp, bears a noted reputation both at home and abroad, more especially in India, its greatest market. Pop. about 50,000.

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