| |
Archives V
|
|
Buxton's main shopping is found around Spring Gardens.
Our first photograph shows shoppers beginning to mingle along
the street at the eastern end.
The young trees, which were planted when the road was given
over to the priority of pedestrians, adds a pleasing touch to
the look of the area in general.
Spring Gardens Early Morning Sunshine
|
It's the early bird that catches the worm, or so the saying
goes.
Here, our view shows Spring Gardens early on a summer's
morning, while most people are still having their breakfast.
The striking architecture is comprised of designs from mixed
eras, Georgian, Victorian and on up to the modern.
Few buildings have retained their original fronts, but those
that have, are truly noteworthy.
Other Spring Gardens Picture : Snow Scene
|
Open moorland hills, rugged drystone walls
and darkening clouds, all make for a landscape so typical of
this corner of Derbyshire that is Buxton.
This view, looking Northwest from the footpath near Nunsfield
Farm on Fairfield common, shows the exposed housing on Brownedge road, with
Combs Moss stretching out along the horizon.
Below, there is the railway, a lifeline that brings visitors
into town from Stockport, Manchester and all points beyond.
|
Brownedge Road (January 2001)
 |
Brown Edge From Fairfield - September 2007
"Lighting the Peak" is a High Peak millennium project
supported by the Millennium Festival Fund, High Peak Borough
Council, Federal Mogul and brought together by sculptor and
community artist David Canetti.
He was seen braving the recent weather conditions to put the
finishing touches to a new piece of public art now on
permanent display in Ashwood Park, Buxton.
One of five works by local community artist that have been
placed throughout the Peak District, this fine example in
mosaic tiles, coloured glass and concrete comes from ideas
put forward by members of the community who attended special
workshops during the millennium year 2000. This particular
work depicts Buxton's spa association with water.
|
Lighting the Peak (Janurary 2001)
 David Canetti Community Sculpture
|
|
Our photograph shows the river Wye and carpets of daffodils
beside the route into Buxton along the A6 from Bakewell and Derby.
|
Springtime (Januray 2001)
|
|
Beautiful Buxton
This photograph, taken around the Green Lane area, allows us
to look at an idyllic part of what is seen by many as,
characteristic of the English landscape.
There are the majestic trees, scenic rolling hills, broad
green fields and large billowing clouds. And at the heart of
all this beauty, the typical English home.
|
A further view, this time looking northwards from Grin
woodlands, at a position just above Poole's Cavern.
With the town of Buxton being surrounded by hills, the
visitor will find many beautiful views across this
landscape.
On the distant horizon, and just jutting darkly towards the
sky, there is the lofty peak of Mam Tor, the Iron age hill
fort, eight miles away. |
Buxton View Towards Mam Tor (February
2001)
|
Hall Bank
A summer's day at the foot of the Slopes
in the centre of Buxton.
This park is always popular with visitors and locals who want
to sit and bask in the warm sunshine.
It also makes an ideal spot to watch the street entertainers
who form part of the town's summer festivities during the
season.
Other Pictures of The Slopes can be found here :
[ 1 | 2 | 3 ] |
Summer Slopes (February 2001)
|
|
Our second image shows the same area from a different
angle.
This scene, looking towards Spring Gardens, was photographed
just shortly before modernisation.
We can also clearly see the sections of Turner's
memorial which had to be newly cut and dressed by the stone
mason, joining those which survived the accident which had
previously demolished it, sometime during the 1960s.
|
Archives Index
Disclaimer: Whilst every endeavour is made to
ensure the accuracy of the information displayed on this website, the
owners cannot be held responsible for any mistakes found
therein.
Website designed and maintained by Buxton Online
|
|
