Scriveners Bookshop
A great photo from Facebook taken during the recent March storms, see ….. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CNEgVBp18/ Less than 100m from Smithys Cottage … Continue reading Scriveners Bookshop
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Church Street in Buxton
You will find some of the oldest houses in Buxton along Church Street including Smithys Cottage. May be old but … Continue reading Church Street in Buxton
Brits flock to ‘divine’ UK town that feels isolated from rest of world | Metro News
The beautiful spa town always named one of UK’s best places to live | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Although the Romans first discovered this, it was really the Georgians that made Buxton famous – bringing with them some … Continue reading The beautiful spa town always named one of UK’s best places to live | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Switherns Bookshop
A great picture of the bookshop I spotted on Facebook …… with Church Street on the right. A great place … Continue reading Switherns Bookshop
A History of Buxton online
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is currently closed to the general public, pending a building inspection. If you’re in need … Continue reading A History of Buxton online
Buxton Line | Scenic Rail Britain
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, Buxton boasts stunning ornamental gardens and famous Georgian and Victorian … Continue reading Buxton Line | Scenic Rail Britain
Buxton’s Winter Weather
As we start to experience the winter weather in Buxton, it seems like the ideal opportunity to share a few … Continue reading Buxton’s Winter Weather
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
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
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
A Brief History of Buxton Schools in Museum Objects
To acknowledge the heroic effort of teachers, parents, carers and support staff everywhere to keep children educated and safe throughout … Continue reading A Brief History of Buxton Schools in Museum Objects
A Snowy Buxton Blog
Derbyshire Museums Manager Ros Westwood looks back at a time when Buxton folk had to deal with “proper snow.” Have … Continue reading A Snowy Buxton Blog
Exploring the Peak District from the Comfort of your Sofa
Being stuck at home, many of us have probably spent a lot of time online this year and hopefully learnt … Continue reading Exploring the Peak District from the Comfort of your Sofa
The Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience » Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience
Recently opened in nine intimate rooms at The Buxton Crescent, this new visitor experience tells the stories of Buxton, The … Continue reading The Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience » Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience
Love Letters in Derbyshire
The art of writing a love letter is perhaps something that has been lost in today’s digital age. These days, … Continue reading Love Letters in Derbyshire
The Lost Railways of Buxton and the Peak District
Buxton still benefits from a passenger train to Manchester with stops at the Derbyshire towns of Chapel-en-le-Frith and Whaley Bridge … Continue reading The Lost Railways of Buxton and the Peak District
The rhythmic sound of nature
It was on one recent cold, wet and windy weekend – typical weather for the Peak District – that I … Continue reading The rhythmic sound of nature
Exhibition X is Back!
For ten years, visitors to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery have been asking me “when is It coming back”? They … Continue reading Exhibition X is Back!
Smithys Cottage, Buxton, Peak District 