St John's Church c1862, Buxton
St John's Church c1862, Buxton Ref: 1459
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Dove Dale
This is not Dove Holes unless that is actually the name of the caves. However, I have walked this path with my parents many years ago when I was maybe about nine years of age. I did go in the cave too. I know it was before the war. We had a picnic beside the river ....... potted meat sandwiches come to mind. Dorothy Bonfield Queensland, Australia.
This Was Thee Place to Go.
Cavendish Grammar had their speech day there one year. Wells Dressing events were held there too. Tea dances. Satrurday night dances. During the war years and afterwards the Pavillion Gardens Concert Hall was tops for getting in the big bands. Dancing to the tune of the big bands what a wonderful memory. To name a few: Ivy Benson and her all girls band. Joe Loss. The Squadronaires. Oscar Rabin. Johnny Clay and his Clay Pigeons. Victor Sylvester, Geraldo, Carl Barriteau and then the biggest band of them all Ted Heath. Davidson for the old time dance enthusiasts. I might have missed some names or even got the spelling of their names wrong but those were the days for the dancing minded people and youngsters of Buxton. There was our local band. Jimmy Munro or was it Monroe. My memory just fails me on that. His base player became quite famous and played I am pretty sure with Humphery Middleton. Given time I am sure... Read more
My Nanny by Ella Mae
The best thing about Peak Dale is that my nanny lives in Peak Dale. xxx
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.
My Baptism
I was baptised in this church in 1927.
Punch And Judy in Buxton??
I'm trying to find people with memories or family stories of Punch and Judy performances in Buxton, Henry Bailey (a performer) or his family, Elizabeth Figg, or son Harry Russell. They lived in Bennett Sreet from the late 19th Century to the early 20th Century. Henry and Harry feature in what is believed to be the first ever film of a Punch and Judy performance (recorded in 1901). If anyone has any great grandparents/grandparents who might have family stories, or remember the family, please comment and I'll get in touch. It's Mr Punch's 350th Birthday in the UK this year and I'm organising events in Buxton as part of a national celebration.
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.
