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The Heart of a Peak District Community
Archives VIII - June - August 2001
Week 43 : 11th - 17th June 2001 : Pavilion Gardens Relaxation, that's a key word to enjoying the summer sunshine in the Pavilion Gardens. Since the gardens were set out during the nineteenth century, locals and visitors have found this a popular venue for a day out. |
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Week 44 : 18th - 24th June 2001 - Buxton's Quadrant - This week, we present a view across Buxton's skyline from Fairfield, at the lower end of Cliff Road looking towards the west. To the right of our picture, you will just see the large dome of the old Devonshire hospital, the roof of the Palace hotel and the ring road where it passes the railway station. The many arches of the L&NWR viaduct is prominent in this scene. Above this and to the middle, is the Crescent. Whilst to the left and next to the tree line, is the Town Hall. Dominating the horizon is Burbage edge. |
Week 45 : 25th June - 1st July 2001 - The Devonshire Royal Hospital Entrance to the Royal Devonshire Hospital, a familiar sight to the many thousands of patients who have needed treatment over the decades. The hospital finally closed its doors last year, but since it has been taken over by the university of Derby, these portals should once again echo to the sounds of another lease of life for many years to come.  Devonshire Hospital Drinking Well AD. 1882 - Updated Picture - September 2007 This building faces the Old Court House on George Street. |
Week 46 : 2 - 8th July 2001 : Corbar Cross |
| Our first image this week concerns one of two very
familiar landmarks on the Buxton skyline, Corbar Cross. It's situated
high above woodlands planted to disguise the sandstone quarry workings
made when Buxton's important early architecture was being set out. It's a place where the views across the surrounding countryside are fantastic! This cross was given to the Roman Catholic Church by the Duke of Devonshire in 1950, to commemorate Holy Year. |
Fairfield Low |
Another view that is not normally seen by Buxtonians. |
Week 47 : 9th - 15th July 2001 The tree-lined road to the upper right is New Market Street. The top left shows Heath Park road and Bennett street with Cote Heath Park marked by the trees on the skyline. The tall older dwellings on the lower right are those of Eagle Parade. |
Week 48 : 16th - 22th July 2001 |
Autumnal GardensA peaceful corner in the Pavilion Gardens during Autumn. Regardless of the time of year, there are always pleasant scenes like this one. They are certainly suited to the photographer if they care to seek them out. |
Week 49 : 23rd - 29th July 2001 - Bird's Eye View Of Buxton Another scene looking over the rooftops towards the north of Buxton, this time it's from Solomon's Temple. The top left of our picture shows Brown Edge road, where for the most part, the housing is laid out on one side of the road only. From the right hand side of our view, you can see the railway line snaking towards the town from the direction of Stockport and beyond. The white roof marks the position of Buxton's long departed transport museum. This is now the site of the Buxton Mineral Water company. |
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Town Hall and Market Place with the local market in full swing. For
added interest, this photograph was taken long before the ring road was
built. |
Week 50 : 30th July - 5th August 2001 |
Autumn in the SerpentineThis fine beech tree is typical of what may be found in the wooded areas around the town of Buxton. During both spring and autumn, its small leaves add a special touch of vibrant colour to the landscape. This view shows one such beautiful beech tree in all of its golden autumn glory, a study in nature where it stands by the river Wye in the Serpentine |
Week 51 : 6th - 12th August 2001 |
Pavilion Gardens - A peep at the pastThe Pavilion Gardens as portrayed by this engraving produced around 150 years ago. This view is looking towards the Square, with Broad Walk to the right of this scene. At this time, only those who could afford to pay the entrance fee could enjoy and admire the splendour of the gardens. Originally, the whole of the gardens was surrounded by railings which had entrance gates at the most strategic points for visitors. The old Bandstand can clearly be seen to the left of our picture. |
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