In January, 1904, the registration plates FA 1, and FA 2, were issued to the town's first autos by the County Borough of Burton-upon-Trent.
The exclusive rights for the FA plates finished in January, 1964, with the UFA series, ending 60 years of FA designation.
How ironic, that the (Football Association) FA headquarters should be on Burton's doorstep.
When I revisit Burton, my home town, later this year I want to see signs at each main entrance into Burton declaring 'Burton-on-Trent – home of the FA'.
From: John Roberts
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
First Published: 22/01/2010
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