Buxton Collection

Programme cover, Buxton Opera House, The Buxton Gardens Co Ltd, North Derbyshire. 1918

The Main Street of Dove Holes, Derbyshire, 1913
Photograph of the main street of Dove Holes, near Buxton in Derbyshire, pictured in 1913. Between 1905 and 1913 a quarter of the village population, about 250 people, emigrated to Canada

The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, Peak District National Park, England, United Kingdom, Europe

DREADNOUGHT HOAX
VIRGINIA WOOLF as a young woman, with Duncan Grant, Adrian Stephen, Anthony Buxton, Guy Ridley and Horace Cole as " The Emperor of Abyssinia and His Suite"

Jazz Concert, Buxton. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Buxton Opera House, Buxton, Derbyshire, Peak District National Park, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Crescent Hotel, Buxton (photo)
726152 Crescent Hotel, Buxton (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crescent Hotel, Buxton)

Advertisement for Charles Baker & Co.s Stores Ltd. - Gentlemen & Boys high-class clothing & outfitting - " Opened to keep pace with the Civil Service Stores" circa 1890s

Abraham Lincoln Statue, Westminster, London
Statue of US President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), Parliament Square, Westminster, London (now re-located slightly to stand in front of the Middlesex Guildhall)

Duke of Devonshire
Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004), landowner, seen in evening dress and displaying his medals

1840s Victorian Map Of Derbyshire Vintage Lantern
1840s, Victorian, Map, of, Derbyshire, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, Derby, Burton, upon, Trent, Bakewell, Buxton, Alfreton, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter, England, Edwardian, early, old, county, railway

View of trail lights on frozen landscape near Buxton at dusk, High Peak, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Labour Party Cabinet under Ramsay MacDonald
The Labour Party Cabinet under Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald Date: 1929

USA, North Carolina, Buxton. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the Galactic Core of the Milky Way

USA, North Carolina, Buxton. Seashore and beach

USA, North Carolina, Buxton. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in late afternoon sun

USA, North Carolina, Buxton. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in late afternoon sun

Buxton, The Gardens and Waterfall (photo)
726110 Buxton, The Gardens and Waterfall (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton, The Gardens and Waterfall)

The Beatles concert at The Pavilion Gardens Ballroom, Buxton, Derbyshire, 19th October 1963. Police officers pluck a girl who was fainted, out of the crowd

Old Map of Buxton 1898 from the Royal Atlas by Bartholomew
A fine very detailed plan of the Spa Town of Buxton from 1898 remastered from an original contained within " The Royal Atlas of England and Wales" ; edited by J.G

USA, North Carolina, Cape Hatteras National Saeshore, Buxton, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, b. 1870, tallest brick structure in the US

Ashwood Dale near Buxton

Ashwood Dale (near Buxton) - Victorian period

Buxton

Buxton in Derbyshiregraph
Buxton in Derbyshire - hand coloured photograph - Victorian period

Buxton Hot Baths Victorian period Date: 19th century

Buxton hot baths Date: 19th century

Well Dressing Festival and Maypole Dancing, Buxton

Buxton Well Dressing early 1900s

Thermal Baths, Buxton

Buxton Thermal Baths Victorian period

Terrace Road, Buxton

Buxton Terrace Road Victorian period

Buxton St. John's Road Victorian period

St John's Road, Buxton

Buxton Spring Gardens early 1900s

Fairfield Road, Buxton

Spring Gardens, Buxton

Buxton Fairfield Road early 1900s

Broad Walk, Buxton

Buxton Broad Walk early 1900s

Ashbourne Market Place and Buxton Road early 1900s

Cat and Fiddle Inn, near Buxton, Derbyshire Dales - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Chee Tor, Buxton, Derbyshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Monsal Dale, Buxton, Derbyshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

The Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Buxton, Derbyshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Serpentine Walks, Buxton, Derbyshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

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"Buxton: A Quaint Town Steeped in History and Natural Beauty" Step back in time to the Main Street of Dove Holes, Derbyshire, 1913, where Buxton's charm began to unfold. Nestled within the picturesque Peak District National Park, England, lies The Crescent - an architectural gem that has captivated visitors for centuries. But Buxton is not just about its stunning landscapes; it holds intriguing tales as well. Remember the infamous DREADNOUGHT HOAX? This captivating event left locals buzzing with excitement and curiosity. And speaking of entertainment, a Jazz Concert at Buxton was sure to get hearts racing and feet tapping. The crown jewel of this town is undoubtedly the majestic Buxton Opera House. Its grandeur takes center stage amidst the scenic backdrop of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. With every performance held here, a touch of magic fills the air. Beyond its borders lies Industrial School in Norwich, Norfolk - a testament to Buxton's commitment towards education and growth. Meanwhile, historical maps like those from pre-1839 showcase how this town evolved over time. Even London pays homage to Buxton through an Abraham Lincoln Statue standing tall in Westminster - a symbol of shared values between nations. Additionally, Rob Morden's 1695 Map of Darbyshire (Derbyshire) reminds us that history leaves behind lasting imprints on our present-day lives. Let us not forget one influential figure who shaped both land and legacy: The Duke of Devonshire himself played a pivotal role in shaping Buxton into what it is today – a place where heritage meets modernity seamlessly. Lastly but certainly not least important is Charles Baker & Co. 's Store advertisement – reminding us that even amidst all these wonders and stories lies bustling commerce that keeps this vibrant community alive. Breathe in the rich tapestry woven by nature's beauty and human endeavors.