Nostalgic memories of Buxton's local history

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My maternal grandma worked at '10 Spring Gardens' where concoctions of all sorts were created There was a large staff and the establishment was run by 2 maiden ladies. In Later years my mother did the same throughout my childhood and beyond, being in great demand for wedding cakes and celebration cakes e.g. special birthdays From September on each year till mid January our small kitchen was a hive of ...see more
My father was the MD of the company who demolished the Hotel in the 60's we lived in Buxton during that time.
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 ...see more
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 ...see more
The best thing about Peak Dale is that my nanny lives in Peak Dale. xxx
William Smith owned several Bath Chairs to convey invalids around Buxton.
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.
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.
I remember my mother telling me that my grandad used to work there, also my uncle.
I was baptised in this church in 1927.