Archives VI - February - April 2001

The Promenade

 The Pavilion Gardens with its coffee house and restaurant in the foreground, centrally the promenade cafe, with the  domed concert hall (Octagon) in the distance.

 Here, the visitor may expect to find entertainment and refreshment throughout the season.

 The concert hall is host to many antiques and collectors fairs all year round.

 There is music also, with concerts given in the open air from the band stand, during the summer months.

 A glorious place to stroll and enjoy the sunshine, to talk to friends and make new acquaintances.

Week 28 : 19th February - 25th February 2001

This is elegant Georgian architecture at its best.


Remaining empty for some time, it is hoped that plans for a new lease of life will be given to this fine 

building before long.

26th February - 4th March 2001

Our photograph this week, depicts the typical weather conditions for the time of year.

This scene is of the Pavilion Gardens, taken from a position where the miniature railway and 

footbridge cross the narrows between the two smaller lakes.

The buildings are those of the Victorian era, which now form the Octagon, the cafeteria, restaurant

and coffee lounge.

Week 29 : Victorian Pavilion in Winter

Solomon's Temple

 Solomon's Temple dominates part of the skyline, overlooking Buxton, towards the south.

 Situated within the Grinlow country park, it has always been very popular with visitors because of the tremendous 360  degree views gained from its summit.

 This tower, built in the nineteenth century, stands on an ancient tumulus (Burial mound).

Week 30 : 5th - 11th March 2001

A lovely summer afternoon scene, here looking towards the Victorian Thermal Baths and Cavendish arcade on the

left, with the curved line of buildings that form the Quadrant, to the right.


Below the beautiful bright blue skyline, the woodland trees of Corbar hill, are set as a colourful backdrop to another

of Buxton's early buildings, the imposing Palace hotel.

The Quadrant

 For those who enjoy a less boisterous park in which to while away an hour or two, there is none more  tranquil than in the environs of the Serpentine.

 For most part, your companions will be the birds, a squirrel or two, and the sound of the river as it flows  over the waterfalls.

 Residents walking into town from Burbage, often use this most attractive route to keep away from the  noisier roads.

Week 31 : 12th - 18th March 2001

The Victorian era in Buxton brought about many great changes in the town's appearance. Some of the greatest changes came 

with the advent of railways, and with it, the demand for day trips and the opportunity to escape, for those who lived in our 

grimy cities.

Our picture, taken early one summer, shows the view looking towards Ashwood park and the A6 from the Sylvan car park, 

with the arch of the London and North Western Railway viaduct framing the scene.

Week 32 : 19th - 25th March 2001

This week, a lesser photographed view of the Crescent from the lower end of Hall Bank.


This impressive row of buildings, from the Old Hall through to the Crescent, represents some of 

Buxton's finest early architecture of the 17th & 18th centuries.

Crescent View

Week 33 : 26th - 31th March 2001

Originally set out during the Victorian era, Ashwood Park has undergone many changes over the 

years.

Nowadays, visitors still come to enjoy the sun and eat their sandwiches, to pass an hour or two

with friends.

Our scene looks towards the lower end of Fairfield road, and across the putting green.

Week 34 : 1st - 8th April 2001

This week, we present a view across the town that is normally seen only by those who live at Fairfield.


Taken on Victoria Park Road, towards the end of summer, this scene shows very nicely the vast dome of the 

Devonshire hospital, now closed, and the imposing structure of the L&NWR viaduct that spans Spring Gardens.


On the far skyline, Burbage Edge rises up to form a natural backdrop to this very pleasant picture.

Buxton's Heritage