Shower Upgrade
The old electric shower worked fine but was not very powerful especially in winter time. So a new thermostatically controlled … Continue reading Shower Upgrade
Celebrating 150 years of Buxton’s Own Crystal Palace: The Pavilion
Derbyshire Museums Manager Ros Westwood contributes to the anniversary of a well-known and celebrated part of Buxton. There is currently … Continue reading Celebrating 150 years of Buxton’s Own Crystal Palace: The Pavilion
St Anne of the Well
Off the top of your head, how many places in Buxton can you think of that are named after St … Continue reading St Anne of the Well
Errwood Hall: Then and Now
One of my favourite places to visit and explore is the Goyt Valley and the ruins of Errwood Hall estate, … Continue reading Errwood Hall: Then and Now
Peak District Bus Routes: Peak District National Park
You can get to most parts of the Peak District by bus. Some services run daily, hourly or better… other … Continue reading Peak District Bus Routes: Peak District National Park
The Headstone Viaduct at Monsal Dale
Museum volunteer Ian Gregory comments on how familiar landscapes have changed over the years, with a postcard of Monsal Dale … Continue reading The Headstone Viaduct at Monsal Dale
A view of Ashwood Dale
Museum volunteer Ian Gregory reflects on a scene from Buxton’s past using a postcard from the collections: While working at … Continue reading A view of Ashwood Dale
On the edge of the world
Not many people will have heard of the island of Haida Gwaii, but Buxton Museum and Art Gallery has some … Continue reading On the edge of the world
An Evening Walk in Buxton
It was a nice dry but cold evening in Buxton so we took the opportunity to take a wander. Took … Continue reading An Evening Walk in Buxton
What Comes Around …
One of the most frequent questions we get asked by visitors to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is “what did … Continue reading What Comes Around …
Peak District Bus Routes
You can get to most parts of the Peak District by bus. Some services run daily, hourly or better… other … Continue reading Peak District Bus Routes
Sculpture of Duke of Devonshire officially unveiled at Buxton Crescent Hotel | Buxton Advertiser
A bronze statue of the 5th Duke of Devonshire has been officially unveiled at Buxton’s newly restored Crescent Hotel. Read … Continue reading Sculpture of Duke of Devonshire officially unveiled at Buxton Crescent Hotel | Buxton Advertiser
Buxton Well Dressing 2021
After cancelling the Well Dressing in Buxton in 2020 the Well Dressing Committee wasdetermined to carry on their ancient Derbyshire … Continue reading Buxton Well Dressing 2021
‘Hidden gem’ Peak District walk offers magical views
‘Hidden gem’ walk close to Nottingham offers magical views https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/hidden-gem-walk-peak-district-5807919#ICID=Android_NottinghamPostNewApp_AppShare Continue reading ‘Hidden gem’ Peak District walk offers magical views
Limestone Quarry, Derbyshire
The earliest picture of quarrying in Derbyshire? In February the museum bought a small eighteenth-century watercolour from Chiswick Auctions in … Continue reading Limestone Quarry, Derbyshire
Buxton Well Dressing in September to celebrate key Derbyshire milestones
After cancelling Well Dressing in Buxton in 2020 the Well Dressing Committee wasdetermined to carry on their ancient Derbyshire tradition, … Continue reading Buxton Well Dressing in September to celebrate key Derbyshire milestones
Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital Buxton 1915 – 1919
The building that Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is housed in has a varied past, beginning its existence as a … Continue reading Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital Buxton 1915 – 1919
Crich Tramway Museum
About a 40 minute drive from Smithys Cottage is the Crich Tramway Museum. We went with the MGB Register Club … Continue reading Crich Tramway Museum
Visitor Book Comments
2 more nice feedbacks in our visitor book from our recent guests. Many of our visitors these days are returning … Continue reading Visitor Book Comments
Buxton’s Victorian Amenities
Volunteer archivist Ian Gregory considers how we owe our enjoyment of Buxton to the Victorians: While chances to go out … Continue reading Buxton’s Victorian Amenities
The Boathouse in the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery welcomes back its team of volunteer experts, including archivist Ian Gregory and his famous blogs: … Continue reading The Boathouse in the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
Garden Area on a sunny day
Some more pictures of Smithys Cottage garden area on a nice sunny day. A real sun trap on those sunny … Continue reading Garden Area on a sunny day
Smithys Cottage Garden Room
Been enjoying the recent sunny days from often inside the summer house in the garden area. Great for keeping out … Continue reading Smithys Cottage Garden Room
Travelling Stories part eight
Welcome to Travelling Stories, our online exhibition of artist commissions responding to some particular museum collections. Over a series of … Continue reading Travelling Stories part eight
Voices from the Peak
Originally posted on Derbyshire Record Office: Did you know that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the creation of … Continue reading Voices from the Peak
Off-road Car Parking at Smithys Cottage, Buxton
Smithys Cottage (www.smithyscottage.co.uk) located in the centre of the Derbyshire Peak District has off road parking for 2 cars. One … Continue reading Off-road Car Parking at Smithys Cottage, Buxton
Some changes in our garden area and off road parking.
Buxton does get it’s fair share of sunshine and our garden area with its high south facing wall really seems … Continue reading Some changes in our garden area and off road parking.
A walk around Buxton
It was a pleasant afternoon so we decided on a short walk from the cottage to Pavilion Gardens, along the … Continue reading A walk around Buxton
A walk from Pyms Chair to Shining Tor
We took advantage of a lovely sunny day – but still a bit chilly on the tops – to do … Continue reading A walk from Pyms Chair to Shining Tor
Puttng colour into the past
My husband was a keen follower of the recent series “Terror” on tv …… I soon decided it was not … Continue reading Puttng colour into the past
Smithys Cottage, Buxton, Peak District 