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Buxton Collection (#3)

"Buxton: A Quaint Town Steeped in History and Natural Beauty" Step back in time to the Main Street of Dove Holes, Derbyshire, 1913, where Buxton's charm began to unfold

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, The Pavilion (photo)

Buxton, The Pavilion (photo)
726109 Buxton, The Pavilion (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, The Pavilion)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, The Pavilion (photo)

Buxton, The Pavilion (photo)
726108 Buxton, The Pavilion (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, The Pavilion)

Background imageBuxton Collection: The New Townhall, Buxton, Derbyshire (engraving)

The New Townhall, Buxton, Derbyshire (engraving)
1626590 The New Townhall, Buxton, Derbyshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Townhall, Buxton, Derbyshire)

Background imageBuxton Collection: In the Gardens, Buxton (b / w photo)

In the Gardens, Buxton (b / w photo)
5225148 In the Gardens, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Gardens, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: The Pavilion, Buxton (b / w photo)

The Pavilion, Buxton (b / w photo)
5225147 The Pavilion, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pavilion, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Devonshire Hospital, Buxton (b / w photo)

Devonshire Hospital, Buxton (b / w photo)
5225145 Devonshire Hospital, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devonshire Hospital, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: The ancient custom of dressing wells revived at Buxton, Derbyshire (litho)

The ancient custom of dressing wells revived at Buxton, Derbyshire (litho)
3627010 The ancient custom of dressing wells revived at Buxton, Derbyshire (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, the Crescent (b / w photo)

Buxton, the Crescent (b / w photo)
3631852 Buxton, the Crescent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, the Crescent)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, Cat and Fiddle (photo)

Buxton, Cat and Fiddle (photo)
726116 Buxton, Cat and Fiddle (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, Cat and Fiddle)

Background imageBuxton Collection: The Broad Walk, Buxton (b / w photo)

The Broad Walk, Buxton (b / w photo)
5225153 The Broad Walk, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broad Walk, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway (engraving)

Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway (engraving)
1588390 Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Buxton and Matlock Railway)

Background imageBuxton Collection: The High Tor Tunnel, Matlock, on the Manchester, Buxton, and Midlands Junction Railway (engraving)

The High Tor Tunnel, Matlock, on the Manchester, Buxton, and Midlands Junction Railway (engraving)
1096576 The High Tor Tunnel, Matlock, on the Manchester, Buxton, and Midlands Junction Railway (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Tor Tunnel, Matlock)

Background imageBuxton Collection: The Palace Hotel, Buxton (photo)

The Palace Hotel, Buxton (photo)
726153 The Palace Hotel, Buxton (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace Hotel, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, Ashwood Dale (photo)

Buxton, Ashwood Dale (photo)
726114 Buxton, Ashwood Dale (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, Ashwood Dale)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, The Gardens (photo)

Buxton, The Gardens (photo)
726111 Buxton, The Gardens (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, The Gardens)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, Serpentine Walk (photo)

Buxton, Serpentine Walk (photo)
726105 Buxton, Serpentine Walk (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, Serpentine Walk)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton (engraving)

Buxton (engraving)
6025838 Buxton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton. Illustration for unidentified railway guide, c 1880.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton from Town Hall (b / w photo)

Buxton from Town Hall (b / w photo)
5225156 Buxton from Town Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton from Town Hall)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Sylvan Park, Buxton (b / w photo)

Sylvan Park, Buxton (b / w photo)
5225152 Sylvan Park, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylvan Park, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: The Cat and Fiddle, Buxton (b / w photo)

The Cat and Fiddle, Buxton (b / w photo)
5225149 The Cat and Fiddle, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat and Fiddle, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: St Anns Well, Buxton (b / w photo)

St Anns Well, Buxton (b / w photo)
3094758 St Anns Well, Buxton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Anns Well, Buxton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBuxton Collection: Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton (colour photo)

Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton (colour photo)
3096717 Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Devonshire Hospital, Buxton (colour photo)

Devonshire Hospital, Buxton (colour photo)
3096605 Devonshire Hospital, Buxton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devonshire Hospital, Buxton)

Background imageBuxton Collection: Views of Buxton, Derbyshire. 5th September 1996

Views of Buxton, Derbyshire. 5th September 1996

Background imageBuxton Collection: General view of the limestone quarry near Buxton, Derbyshire, England

General view of the limestone quarry near Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageBuxton Collection: SYDNEY CHARLES BUXTON

SYDNEY CHARLES BUXTON Statesman Date: 1853 - 1934

Background imageBuxton Collection: Boys - Sledge - Sledging - (Buxton Impress Mark), Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Boys - Sledge - Sledging - (Buxton Impress Mark), Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageBuxton Collection: Headstone Railway Viaduct - (Built by the Derby to Manchester Railway), Monsal Dale

Headstone Railway Viaduct - (Built by the Derby to Manchester Railway), Monsal Dale, Buxton, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageBuxton Collection: Dyers chamomile, Anthemis tinctoria E. C. Buxton, A single daisy flowering focus

Dyers chamomile, Anthemis tinctoria E. C. Buxton, A single daisy flowering focus
Dyers chamomile, Anthemis tinctoria E.C. Buxton, A single daisy flowering focus against others soft focus behind

Background imageBuxton Collection: Derbyshire Dales SK17 6 Map

Derbyshire Dales SK17 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derbyshire Dales SK17 6

Background imageBuxton Collection: Norfolk NR10 5 Map

Norfolk NR10 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR10 5

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Buxton, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Buxton, c1910. Hot Mineral Springs. Population, 10, 020. The spa town of Buxton in Derbyshire. From " The Counties of England - A Geographical Game: 4th Series". [Jaques & Son, Ltd. London]

Background imageBuxton Collection: Panoramic view of frozen tree in snow covered landscape near Buxton, High Peak, Derbyshire

Panoramic view of frozen tree in snow covered landscape near Buxton, High Peak, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, Derbyshire - The Octagon

Buxton, Derbyshire - The Octagon
Buxton, Derbyshire - The Concert hall, now known as the Octagon, was originally designed by the Buxton Architect, Robert Rippon Duke and was opened in 1875. Date: circa 1903

Background imageBuxton Collection: Chee Tor near Buxton, c1840. Creator: Unknown

Chee Tor near Buxton, c1840. Creator: Unknown
Chee Tor near Buxton, c1840. Unusual rock formation at Chee Dale in Derbyshire

Background imageBuxton Collection: Doggies take the drinking cure at St Anns Well, Buxton

Doggies take the drinking cure at St Anns Well, Buxton
Two doggies take the drinking cure at the well of St Ann, Buxton, Derbyshire. Date: circa 1908

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton: The Crescent, c1896. Artists: John Carr, Valentine & Sons

Buxton: The Crescent, c1896. Artists: John Carr, Valentine & Sons
Buxton: The Crescent, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageBuxton Collection: Alfred Fowell Buxton, 1917. Artist: Briton Riviere

Alfred Fowell Buxton, 1917. Artist: Briton Riviere
Alfred Fowell Buxton, 1917. Seated portait of a bearded man, resting one hand on his cheek. The chain of his watch is just visible attached to his waistcoat

Background imageBuxton Collection: Camberwell, London, 1850. Artist: JT Wilson

Camberwell, London, 1850. Artist: JT Wilson
Camberwell, London, 1850; view of the Joiners Arms Inn

Background imageBuxton Collection: Solomons Temple, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010

Solomons Temple, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010. Officially known as the Grinlow Tower, Solomons Temple is a folly which stands on top of Grinlow Hill overlooking Buxton

Background imageBuxton Collection: Opera House, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010

Opera House, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010. Designed by the famous theatre architect Frank Matcham, the opera house in the Peak District spa town of Buxton opened in 1903

Background imageBuxton Collection: Old Hall Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010

Old Hall Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010. Although the properties of its waters were known as far back as Roman times, the Peak District town of Buxton was first developed as a spa resort by

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010

Buxton, Derbyshire, 2010. Although the properties of its waters were known as far back as Roman times, the Peak District town of Buxton was first developed as a spa resort by the Dukes of Devonshire

Background imageBuxton Collection: Bandstand, Buxton, Derbyshire

Bandstand, Buxton, Derbyshire. Although the properties of its waters were known as far back as Roman times, the Peak District town of Buxton was first developed as a spa resort by the Dukes of

Background imageBuxton Collection: Buxton Opera House, Derbyshire

Buxton Opera House, Derbyshire. Designed by the famous theatre architect Frank Matcham, the opera house in the Peak District spa town of Buxton opened in 1903

Background imageBuxton Collection: Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale, Derbyshire

Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale, Derbyshire
Headstone Viaduct, Monsal Dale, Buxton, near, Derbyshire, England. Midland Railway Date: 1908

Background imageBuxton Collection: BAL10320016

BAL10320016
The upper reaches of the river Dove

Background imageBuxton Collection: BAL06219010

BAL06219010
View towards Chrome Hill which is a former limestone reef knoll




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"Buxton: A Quaint Town Steeped in History and Natural Beauty" Step back in time to the Main Street of Dove Holes, Derbyshire, 1913, where Buxton's charm began to unfold. Nestled within the picturesque Peak District National Park, England, lies The Crescent - an architectural gem that has captivated visitors for centuries. But Buxton is not just about its stunning landscapes; it holds intriguing tales as well. Remember the infamous DREADNOUGHT HOAX? This captivating event left locals buzzing with excitement and curiosity. And speaking of entertainment, a Jazz Concert at Buxton was sure to get hearts racing and feet tapping. The crown jewel of this town is undoubtedly the majestic Buxton Opera House. Its grandeur takes center stage amidst the scenic backdrop of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. With every performance held here, a touch of magic fills the air. Beyond its borders lies Industrial School in Norwich, Norfolk - a testament to Buxton's commitment towards education and growth. Meanwhile, historical maps like those from pre-1839 showcase how this town evolved over time. Even London pays homage to Buxton through an Abraham Lincoln Statue standing tall in Westminster - a symbol of shared values between nations. Additionally, Rob Morden's 1695 Map of Darbyshire (Derbyshire) reminds us that history leaves behind lasting imprints on our present-day lives. Let us not forget one influential figure who shaped both land and legacy: The Duke of Devonshire himself played a pivotal role in shaping Buxton into what it is today – a place where heritage meets modernity seamlessly. Lastly but certainly not least important is Charles Baker & Co. 's Store advertisement – reminding us that even amidst all these wonders and stories lies bustling commerce that keeps this vibrant community alive. Breathe in the rich tapestry woven by nature's beauty and human endeavors.