Buxton, Derbyshire

James S. Blair

My great grandfather was James Simoson Blair. He lived at Moorcroft in Buxton up to 1927. When he died he was quite a prominent figure and was captain of the golf club, and a trophey is presented each year even now in memory of him. Does anyone know or have information on him or the family? Thanks.

My baptism

I was baptised in this church in 1927.

William Smith's Bath Chairs.

William Smith owned several Bath Chairs to convey invalids around Buxton.

My maternal grandfather was a waiter here

I remember my mother telling me that my grandad used to work there, also my uncle.

Tuesdays

On Tuesday afternoon we could go with the class at school to listen to the orchestra playing there for the sum of one penny. I think the conductor was Maurice Miles.

Derbyshire Revisited Photographic Memories

Poole's Cavern has been a major tourist attraction ever since Mary Queen of Scots visited it during her incarceration here in the 16th century. Three centuries later, its landscaped gardens were studded with niches for classical statues and urns, as we can see in this rare, early photograph.

Derbyshire Revisited Photographic Memories

Edward Milner was also responsible for the design of the 23 acres of gardens which adjoin the Pavilion at Buxton. This view looks towards the main entrance of the Pavilion, with ladies using their umbrellas to protect them against the rare summer sun.

Times Gone By

These women players are at a considerable disadvantage with their long, billowing dresses and broad-brimmed headgear. The Victorian tennis authorities had suggested that the ball should be allowed to bounce twice to give the ladies time to get about the court, but the idea was rejected. However, ladies were allowed to serve underarm – if they had made any attempt at... [more]