Buxton Of Yesteryear

31/10/2026

Winnats Pass is a narrow limestone gorge which is the only direct route from the west of Castleton. It climbs 1300 feet up through a dale. In the 18th Century, the Peak Forest was an area where any couple could get married day or night. A young couple, Henry and Clara, were on their way there in 1758 via Winnats Pass; their ghosts tell their story.

Ghost story: Our parents did not approve of our relationship. Nothing we said or did made any difference. We were so in love but they couldn't see it. They left us no choice. We wanted to be together so we decided to elope and get married. Our journey took us along Winnats Pass but we were not frightened; we had each other.

Suddenly three lead-miners jumped out on us. We begged for mercy but they showed none. They robbed and killed us both. Our bodies were found some years later buried together. We are still together. Sometimes when the rain falls and the wind gusts through the pass you can hear us pleading for our lives.

The miners responsible were never caught. But a miner, on his death bed, told how they had all been punished for their crime. One was killed in a rock fall, one hanged himself and one went insane. Maybe justice was done after all.

14/10/2026

In the 11th century England was the victim of a two pronged invasion. The Vikings under Harold Hardrada invaded the north and the Normans under William the Bastard( later named Conquerer) invaded the south. After 2 huge battles at Fulford and Stamford Bridge the vikings were defeated. At Hastings it was the Normans who were victorious. However the conflict did not stop for many years as the fighting men of England refused to submit. William carried out the Harrying of the North, a campaign to snub out resistance. Just 6 miles from Buxton lies Pilsbury Castle, a fortication of motte and bailey built by the Normans in an attempt to occupy the area.

09/10/2026

The remains of Shallcross lie around 6 miles from Buxton towards Whaley Bridge. Dating from 832AD the name is taken from the Old Norse word shakal meaning tapering pole. (sorry about my dog in the picture, i should taken one without him in it)

30/09/2026

Not Buxton but born in Stockport like many of us and learnt his skills near the Goyt Valley

Peter Boardman was born in Stockport in 1950 and learned to climb with school friends at Windgather Rocks in the Peak District. From those beginnings he rose to the roof of the world. In 1975 he stood on the summit of Everest, and on the way down he and Pertemba waited at the South Summit in worsening weather for Mick Burke, who was never seen alive again.

A year later, he and Joe Tasker spent 25 days climbing the West Wall of Changabang, a first ascent considered probably the most outstanding lightweight Himalayan climb achieved up to that point. He wrote of it in The Shining Mountain, which won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize.

In 1979 he reached the summit of Kangchenjunga with Doug Scott and Joe Tasker, the first climb by its North Ridge. In May 1982, Boardman and Tasker were last seen at 8,250m on Everest's North East Ridge, after 14 hours of climbing. Peter was just 31. The Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature keeps their memory alive. Britain will never forget him.

28/09/2026

A truck advertiser Morrison's fuel fills up at Esso on London Rd ,2000

25/09/2026

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Dean Hobson
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Can't ask on buxton of yesteryear, but, does anyone remember there being an amusement arcade roughly where conways used to be on station approach? Early 80s? Where would be best to try and get a picture of it as well when it was there? Cheers

20/09/2026

18/09/2026

Have you ever stopped to look closely at the figure standing watch over The Slopes?

This day marks the anniversary of the unveiling of Buxton's War Memorial on The Slopes. The memorial was officially unveiled on 18 September 1920 and stands as a lasting tribute to the local men and women who lost their lives in conflict.

When it was unveiled, a large crowd gathered for the ceremony, which included speeches, hymns, and the sounding of The Last Post. The striking bronze figure of Victory, designed by sculptor Louis Frederick Roslyn, has overlooked Buxton for more than a century.

This photograph from our collection helps us remember not only the events of the past, but the people of Buxton whose lives helped shape the history of our town.

Do you have a family connection to Buxton during the First World War? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments.

08/09/2026

Not sure of the year or know what it's all about.. Anyone guess? Territorial Encampment , Hindlow.

30/08/2026

Springfield Cafe 1960