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	Buxton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, England and is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park" (true from the west).
		A municipal borough until 1974, Buxton was then merged with other localities including Glossop, lying primarily to the north, to form the local government district and borough of High Peak within the county of Derbyshire.
		Buxton is within the sphere of influence of Greater Manchester due to its close proximity to the conurbation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buxton,_Derbyshire (1055 words)

	Buxton in Derbyshire - Information and photographs
		Buxton is an old market and spa town, nestling amongst the surrounding Derbyshire hills at a height of over 1000ft, making it the highest town in England.
		Buxton grew in fame as a spa town because of the pale blue water which bubbles up from thermal springs beneath The Cresent.
		Buxton's fame as a healh spa dates back to Roman times, who were thought to have settled here around AD80 and built baths, the remains of which were excavated in the 17th and 18th centuries.
	www.derbyshireuk.net /buxton.html (762 words)

	Architecture in Buxton Derbyshire Peak District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Buxton has its beginnings as a spa town from the moment the Romans invaded these islands nearly 2000 years ago.
		They came to Buxton for its natural warm waters and for the curative powers they are said to bestow.
		This gives a very high indication at the wealth that Buxton, as a spa town, was drawing during this period.
	www.buxtononline.net /Buxton-Online98/Buxton-Online-Derbyshire-Peak-District-Community98/architecture.htm (465 words)

	GENUKI: Buxton, Derbyshire - Lysons' Topographical and Historical Account of Derbyshire, 1817
		The manor of Buxton is parcel of the King's manor of the High-Peak, on lease to the Duke of Devonshire.
		There is a fund at Buxton, raised chiefly by a small subscription from the company, for the support of poor persons resorting thither for the benefit of the waters, such persons having brought with them certificated from their parish ministers and medical attendants, of their being proper objects of the charity.
		By the act of 51 George III, the patronage of this chapel and that of Baslow is given to the Duke of Devonshire; and in lieu of this patronage, lands of the value of 95 pounds per annum, and the patronage of the vicarage of Tutbury in Staffordshire, are given to the vicar of Bakewell.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/DBY/Buxton/Lysons.html (707 words)

	GENUKI: Buxton, Derbyshire
		"BUXTON is a market-town and chapelry, in the parish of Bakewell, and hundred of High Peak; 160 miles from London, 24 S.E. from Manchester, the like distance W. of Chesterfield, 22 N.E. from Matlock, 20 N.E. from Wirksworth, 10 S.W. from Castleton, and 6 S. from Chapel-en-le-Frith.
		Strictly speaking the mines were not in Buxton, but in the parish of Hartington Upper Quarter, about 2 miles away from Buxton.
		A Description of Buxton and Directory for Buxton with the village of Fairfield and neighbourhood transcribed from Pigot and Co's Commercial Directory for Derbyshire, 1835 by Rosemary Lockie.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/DBY/Buxton/index.html (901 words)

	Hotels in Buxton \| accommodation - Buxton hotels Derbyshire Peak District
		In 79 AD the Romans discovered a spring in Buxton Derbyshire from which 1500 gallons of pure water gushed every hour at a constant 28'C. The spring became so famous that Mary Queen of Scots was allowed by her captors to come here for treatment of her rheumatism.
		Buxton is 10 miles west of Bakewell, 10 miles east of Macclesfield and 15 miles SE of Stockport.
		To dial a number in Buxton from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /buxtonhotels.html (644 words)

	Visit Derbyshire - What's On in Buxton
		In the late 18th century Buxton followed the fashion of Bath and other centres and was developed as a spa by the great local landowner, the 5th Duke of Devonshire.
		It is now one of Derbyshire's main holiday resorts and, indeed, one of the main inland resorts in the UK.
		The Opera House stands in 25 acres of ornamental gardens in the heart of Buxton, which is on the fringes of Derbyshire's Peak District.
	www.visitderbyshire.co.uk /fa_buxton.ihtml (519 words)

	Buxton, Derbyshire, England
		Buxton still calls itself a Spa town even though its thermal baths are not open to the public and we are not aware of anyone offering hydrotherapy in the town.
		Built between 1779 and 1789 by the 5th Duke of Devonshire, to the design of John Carr, it is similar to the equally famous Crescent in Bath.
		This is hardly surprising as the Duke was attempting to establish Buxton as a fashionable spa and a challenger to Bath.
	www.derbyshireguide.co.uk /travel/buxton.htm (733 words)

	Buxton Derbyshire Peak District England UK
		Buxton's history is explained in the award winning Museum and Art Gallery near the market place.
		Buxton is ideally situated in the Peak District National Park...
		The Palace Hotel was built in 1868 and sits within 5 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, set in the heart of Derbyshire close to the train station.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /buxtonpage.html (527 words)

	The Westminster Hotel - among the best hotels in Buxton, Derbyshire, Peak District, UK
		The Westminster hotel in Buxton, is a small family run hotel, which enjoys an enviable position overlooking the Pavilion Gardens.
		Buxton is ideally situated in the Peak District National Park, offering a wonderful walking, cycling, caving and rock climbing environment.
		Buxton railway station is a short taxi journey away.
	www.westminsterhotel.co.uk (164 words)

	Buxton Online, High Peak Derbyshire Community for Tourism, Leisure and entertainment
		Long ago, since the Romans first began to exploit the area for its minerals and the spring waters, Buxton and the Peak District have today, become the centre of attention for millions of visitors.
		There is also the highly popular and quite unique Buxton festival, with its host of topical events that are held throughout the town.
		Such towns also have their colourful market days, places where it is possible to buy anything from fruit and vegetables, to garden plants, clothing, household goods, antiques and also other collectibles.
	www.buxtononline.net (503 words)

	Buxton Partnership Business Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Buxton Partnership has come a long way from humble beginnings in 1989 as an informal group of town centre businesses who wanted to brighten the place up a bit, to a legal entity as a regeneration partnership with over 100 members from all sectors of the community.
		The Buxton Partnership is now recognised as the key representative body in the town and has come to serve some of the functions of a Chamber of Commerce, a Town Council, and a town centre management organisation all rolled into one.
		The Buxton Partnership is committed to working with the High Peak Community Safety Partnership to address and where possible support preventative measures with regard to issues of anti-social behaviour, business crime, and town centre security.
	www.visitbuxton.co.uk /partnership/businessplan.html (3838 words)

	Buxton - Family History, Genealogy, Surnames and Local History.
		As well anything at all about the Buxton College where in 1924 another Mr W.T.Wilde who was the son of the shop keeper was a Master at the Buxton College and Secretary/Treasurer of "The Buxtonian" which was the school's magazine.
		B.W. Bentley was working as a photographer in Buxton, during the second half of the 19th century and I hold a trade card of his, advertising his studio.
		Family residing Buxton early 70's was possibly his wife in her 80's.
	www.curiousfox.com /history/derbyshire_5.html (1736 words)

	Press Releases : Buxton Antiques Fair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Annual Buxton Antiques Fair is considered by many to mark the start of the Buxton summer season and this was certainly the case on the warm, sun filled evening of the 9th May.
		The Buxton Antiques Fair, which is often regarded by many as the start of the Buxton Season, was officially opened at the VIP preview evening on Tuesday 10th May, by Mr Robert Shields the newly appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire, who had this to say,
		The new organisers of the Buxton Antiques Fair, Trident Exhibitions, are pleased to announce a smooth transition of ownership with the 38th Buxton Antiques Fair taking place at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton from 11 to 18 May with exhibitors endorsing what was an excellent event.
	www.buxtonantiquesfair.com /pressreleases.htm (6056 words)

	Buxton Derbyshire tourist information and visitor travel guide from TourUK
		Buxton, A54 from Macclesfield, A6 from Manchester or Bakewell.
		Buxton, developed as a Georgian spa and the buildings and some streets reflect the Georgian splendour.
		Knowl Cottage, a picture postcard cottage situated in the centre of this highly acclaimed village, is between 500 and 700 years old, it was originally of cruck construction, and some of the original beams are exposed.
	www.touruk.co.uk /derby/derby_buxton.htm (964 words)

	Peak District National Park, Buxton & the Derbyshire Peak District
		The National Park lies immediately on the eastern borders of Greater Manchester County, and is accessible by train or car within 20 minutes from the city centre, and several scheduled public buses go directly into the park 2 or 3 times an hour.
		It is England's most southerly highland country, the very end of the Pennine Hills which form the backbone to most of northern Britain, and which divides Lancashire in the west from Yorkshire in the east.
		Buxton is a major tourist attraction, as it has been for several centuries on account of its Baths with their health-giving spa water, famed from Roman times.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /daytrips/out/peaks.html (694 words)

	Buxton Derbyshire Peak District accommodation - Bed and Breakfast accommodation around Buxton Derbyshire Peak District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Old Hay Barn is a 200 year old Derbyshire stone barn which has recently been lovingly converted to create a unique and beautiful home.
		Situated 1100 feet above sea level in the heart of the Peak District with far reaching views towards Buxton spa town, Barms Farm is a truly wonderful place to live and we invite you to come and share our “little bit of heaven in the Peak District.” Farmhouse bed and breakfast.
		GRENDON was built in 1913 to exacting standards of the day, the 1 acre gardens overlook the Cavendish golf course with distant views to the Peak District hills.
	peakcountrybreaks.co.uk /bandbaread.html (432 words)

	Devonshire Lodge, superior bed and breakfast accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire.
		Buxton is well known for its fine Victorian and Edwardian architecture boasting a fine Crescent and Pumproom bearing witness to the Buxton's history as a Spa Town - the thermal springs first drew the Romans to the area.
		Buxton has a good range of shops, many in stylish period arcades, and there is a twice weekly street market.
		Rock climbing is popular on both limestone and gritstone or you may choose to venture underground in the showcaves or, for the experienced, in the numerous potholes, mines and caves.
	www.devonshirelodgeguesthouse.co.uk (985 words)

	Smithys Cottage to rent Buxton in the Derbyshire Peak District
		Smithys Cottage to rent Buxton in the Derbyshire Peak District
		Buxton is located centrally within the Derbyshire Peak District easy distance from all these great facilities.
		Smithy's Cottage is a very warm and cosy cottage to rent in a quiet location near the centre of Buxton within a walking distance of some great pubs and restaurants and all amenities including the famous Buxton Opera House.
	www.cottagesuk.com /smithyscottage (307 words)

	Buxton accommodation - self catering accommodation around buxton derbyshire peak district. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Buxton accommodation - self catering accommodation around buxton derbyshire peak district.
		The spa town of Buxton was founded in 79 AD by the Romans, who discovered a spring from which 1500 gallons of pure water gushed every hour at a constant 28'C. The spring became so famous that Mary Queen of Scots was allowed by her captors to come here for treatment of her rheumatism.
		The 5th Duke of Devonshire planned a northern version of Bath, the splendid Crescent being the centre of his grand design and housing 3 hotels and several baths.
	peakcountrybreaks.co.uk /selfaread.html (512 words)

	Buxton Field Centre accommodation
		Alleyn's School Field Centre is situated SW of Buxton Derbyshire, about a mile and a half from the centre of town and 1265 feet above sea level.
		The town of Buxton is about a 20 minute walk from the Centre and is full of things to see and do
		Buxton Museum, Peak Rail (Steam Railway), The opera house or the Pavilion Gardens.
	www.buxtonfieldcentre.co.uk (723 words)

	Hotels, Inns, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
		The spa town of Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District, one of Britain's most beautiful national parks.
		The Portland Hotel is situated on the A53 from Leek and Macclesfield, near to the Town Centre of Buxton, 100 yards from Buxtons famous Opera House, overlooking the picturesque Pavillion Gardens.
		There is always something positively unique about hotels that are privately owned and managed - the welcoming smile from the receptionist; the individuality of comfortably furnished bedrooms; the unobtrusive but friendly attentiveness of the Restaurant Manager and colleagues; the dedication to excel...
	www.databrowse.co.uk /hotels/Derbyshire/Buxton.html (577 words)

	Smithys Cottage to rent Buxton in the Derbyshire Peak District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Visit Peak District and stay in our lovely holiday cottage located in Buxton which is an 18th century Spa and Market Town in the centre of the Derbyshire Peak District.
		No doubt when the house was built it was on the edge of Buxton "village" with views of green fields - which have now been replaced with early Victorian houses built for the wealthy traders that commuted to Manchester on the train.
		The Buxton summer music festivals and impressive architecture, in particular the Crescent built for the 5th Duke of Devonshire to rival that of Bath, the well known Opera House with regular performances of opera, ballet, drama and comedy.
	www.buxtontown.freeserve.co.uk (804 words)

	Derbyshire UK - Derbyshire and the Peak District accommodation Directory
		Sevenways Guest House is located in the heart of England's Peak District National Park, Buxton - close to the Pavilion Gardens, Pooles Cavern and the Town centre.
		At Sevenways we ofer 9 bedrooms for guests to choose from situated over 2 floors and offering variation in decor and style.All guest bedrooms are well presented, spacious and fully en suite with television, hospitality trays and fresh flowers.
		Attractive, detached limestone barn in a Conservation village between Buxton and Bakewell.
	www.derbyshireuk.net /aacc1.html (1113 words)

	Pubs and Inns in the Buxton, Derbyshire, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Pubs and Inns in the Buxton, Derbyshire, England
		The attractive spa town of Buxton is built around the hot springs in the town which are claimed to have curative properties.
		Buxton developed during the 17th century under the influence of the Devonshires (of Chatsworth Hall fame) and their influence can now be seen throughout the town.
	www.nottspubs.co.uk /derbyshire/pubs/buxtonpubs.htm (249 words)

	buxton 4x4 land rover specialists derbyshire
		At Buxton 4x4 we specialise in 4x4 tyres and wheels, we also have a fully equipped workshop covering everything from simple servicing to engine rebuilds and a parts department for supply to the trade and public.
		Just some of the services and products we have to offer at Buxton 4 x 4.
		If you don't see what you are looking for it doesn't mean we don't do it e.mail us with your enquiry.
	www.buxton4x4.com (116 words)

	Young Space - Buxton Volunteer Police Cadets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Cadets meet weekly at Buxton Divisional Headquarters, on Thursday evenings between 7pm and 9pm.
		We provide a uniform and all expedition equipment although personal items, such as footwear, need to be bought.
		Recruitment Posters and leaflets are distributed to all local schools in March / April with an information evening held in June, where those interested will be given an application form to complete.
	www.derbyshire.police.uk /youngspace/16.html (238 words)

	Buxton Caravan Parks, Campsites, and Holiday Parks
		Manchester airport is 19.5 miles (31.4 km) from Buxton, Derbyshire.
		The M66 jnct 12 is approximately 17.7 miles (28.4 km) from Buxton.
		The Buxton Railway Station is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) from Buxton.
	www.pickatrail.com /sun/b/england/campsites/buxton_derbyshire.html (100 words)

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