# data[].attributes.headline
Learning Brochure - Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust Online Version

# data[].attributes.subject
Learning Brochure - Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust Online Version

# data[].attributes.headline
Learning Brochure - Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust PDF

# data[].attributes.subject
Learning Brochure - Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust PDF

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
John Carr (1723 - 1807) was a prolific English architect. Best known for Buxton Crescent and Harewood House, much of his work was in the Palladian style. In his day he was considered to be the leading architect in the north of England.

John Carr was a renowned English Georgian architect and the only provincial member of the London Architects’ Club. He was best known for The Crescent in Buxton, Derbyshire and also Harewood House. He became Lord Mayor of York in 1770 and 1785, living first at Skeldergate House in the city and then, after retiring, to live at Askham Hall at Askham Richard, near York where he died on the 22nd February 1807, leaving a fortune of £150,000.

An engraving of St Peter's Church.

Portrait of John Carr.

21st Century photo courtesy of Anne-Marie Fawcett.

Carr was born in Horbury, the first child of nine to Rose Lascelles and Robert Carr who lived in a cottage at the end of Northfield Lane. His father was a mason-architect and owned two small quarries. John entered the family business, and learnt draughtsmanship and practical construction skills while working at Bretton Hall and Chevet Park. These skills came into their own when he began his architectural career in around 1748, following his father into the post of joint county surveyor for the then West Riding of Yorkshire. At 23 years of age, Carr married Sarah Hinchcliffe, some ten years his senior, who worked as a maid at Bretton Hall when he was working there. They had no children, and he adopted his brother's son William as his heir.

Carr set up as an architect on his own at the time of his marriage, his first independent building being Huthwaite Hall near Horbury, in 1748, and he built Kirby Hall, designed by Lord Burlington and Roger Morris for Stephen Thompson.

Taking up the post of county surveyor for Yorkshire's North Riding a few years later, Carr acquired several of the county's magistrates as patrons while working in York, where he first appeared in about 1752, but probably settled there some years earlier. In York was an ancient spring named called Pikeing Well, and on the 9th July 1752, the Corporation of York agreed to pay John Carr a sum of £88 to erect an ornamental building that would enclose the well. £25 of this fee was retained for Carr's admission as a Freeman of York, a highly prized position even today. Carr was not admitted as a Freeman of York until 1757 after he completed the Pikeing Well House. His work in York put him into contact with the county's magistrates. Several became his patrons. He was popular with the Whig establishment, most notably the hugely wealthy Marquis of Rockingham. This established his name and he became known as the leading architect and designer in the North of England. Much of his work was in the Palladian style following which he was influenced by Robert Adam and he then pioneered the Gothic Revival.

Postcard c1960 showing the cottage in which John Carr lived as a boy. Coutesy of Nev Ashby.

The Carr family crypt under St Peter's Church. Photo Phillip Wain.

As bridgemaster for both the West and North Riding he was required to survey a huge number of bridges. He designed, extended and altered many country houses as well as a number of public buildings, many of which are in Yorkshire. His work in York included the Bishop's Palace, Micklegate House (1753), The Pikeing Well-House, New Walk (1752–56), Knavesmire Racecourse Grandstand (1755–56), now demolished, Bootham Park Hospital (1774-77) and the Assize Courts (1773-77). He twice surveyed and repaired York Minster.

Elsewhere in Yorkshire his works included Ripley Castle, Castle Howard, Constable Burton Hall, a House of Correction, Wakefield (1766), Northallerton Prison, Doncaster Racecourse Grandstand, plus a new bridge over the River Aire at Ferrybridge (1803). Carr also left his mark in Cumbria with Holker Hall, Derbyshire with The Crescent, Buxton (1781) plus work on Chatsworth House, and Nottinghamshire with Newark Town Hall as well as many other sites in Cheshire, Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Berkshire. His largest work, the Hospital de Santo Antonio in Oporto, Portugal, was only partly finished. Due to the soundness of his constructions most of his buildings survive today.

The citizens of York were rightly proud of their adopted son John Carr and he was a familiar figure in the city as he walked through the streets from his house in Skeldergate, which was was demolished in 1945. Civic affairs also interested him and on the 3rd February 1770, Carr became the Lord Mayor of York. The man from Horbury was said to have discharged his duties as Lord Mayor with "becoming dignity and hospitality." When the then Lord Mayor died in office in 1785, John Carr was again appointed to replace him and for the rest of his life he was an alderman of the city, also serving as a J.P.

Perhaps John Carr's best known work is Harewood House, the foundation stone of which was laid in March 1759.(1)

Despite his fame and considerable fortune, John Carr never forgot Horbury, the village of his birth. About 1790, he obtained permission to demolish the old 12th century Norman church in Horbury. He replaced it, at his own expense, with the present church of St Peter and St Leonard, as he expressed it "as a memorial to his skill and bounty." The original cost was £8,000 with a further £2,000 for the bells and organ, which he added later. This would be the equivalent of between about £5 Million and £10 Million today depending on skilled labour costs.

Carr's gift to his native village almost ended in tragedy for he was evidently unacquainted with certain principles of architectural design and omitted from the lower part of the steeple certain supporting arches. Because of this omission, 100 years later, the steeple was was in danger of collapse, and was only saved by the insertion of steel girders and some more modern design techniques. The heavy stone ball, which completed the spire came crashing through the roof of the church in a storm and was later replaced with an iron cross.

John Carr retired to Askham Richard Hall, a magnificent mansion on the western outskirts of York, which he had helped to build himself as a young stone mason years before. John Carr remained active right into his 80s and when he was 80 years of age, he set out for a trip to Scotland with two young ladies of his acquaintance, driving his own carriage with two horses and with two servants following behind on horseback. Carr died on the 22nd February 1807, aged 84 years, and leaving behind many monuments to his architectural skill and a massive fortune of £150,000 or about £93,000,000 (£93 Million) measured by today's values.

Although it was always thought that John Carr was buried at Askham Richard, in July 1950, when repairs were taking place at St. Peter's church, Horbury, a vault was discovered under the floor of the vestry, in which lay the coffin of John Carr. Several children's coffins and those of two of Carr's relatives were also found in the vault. Several of the stone ledges were empty and there is no sign of John Carr's wife, of which very little is known.

References:

1."Proud Village - A History of Horbury in the County of Yorkshire", by R.L. Arundale, reprinted 2003
2. "Some Horbury Yesterdays" by R.D. Woodhall, first published in 1973.

Stephen Wilson  May 2016

# data[].attributes.body
https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/schools/

# data[].attributes.body
http://eepurl.com/hPhDTX

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
School and Youth Risk Assessment for PR and CE 2026

# data[].attributes.headline
Testing the Waters with Mary the Well Woman - 60 minute workshop

# data[].attributes.subject
Testing the Waters with Mary the Well Woman - 60 minute workshop

# data[].attributes.body
This investigation links to the Materials and their Properties element of the curriculum. Includes footage of St Anne's Well in Buxton.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Once all the mini cups are in the freezer, it's time to start.

* Wait for around 80 minutes and then fetch some mini cups from the freezer

* Test a C cup and W cup and mark down how frozen the water is on your worksheet

* If either of them is completely frozen mark down the time on your sheet

* Wait 10 minutes and repeat.

Keep checking!

Keep checking new mini cups from the freezer until water in both the C and W cups is frozen solid. Make sure you write down on your sheet the time at which they froze and which was first. Once they have both frozen, it's time to think about your results.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
K2; Level 2; science; scientific method; scientific enquiry; working scientifically; year 3; year 4 year 5; year 6; year 7; fair test; experiments; investigations; primary science; primary school; scientific language; Properties and changes of materials; processes of the planet; planet Earth; chemistry; water; solutions; water hardness; solubility; solids, liquids and gases; filtering; evaporation; dissolving and mixing; changes in state; states of matter; Mpemba effect; minerals; ice; temperature; thermometers; water cycle; geology

# data[].attributes.body
Come and meet Mary, our Edwardian Well Woman, to test and taste the 'healing' waters!

https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/schools/

# data[].attributes.headline
'As long as waters run' A Poem by Creeping Toad

# data[].attributes.subject
'As long as waters run' A Poem by Creeping Toad

# data[].attributes.body
https://youtu.be/sXl8LStyW-o?si=Ypi7UlNgD-8DRk81

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Water is incredible. All the things we love, from flowers to ice cream, need water in one way or another. But you might think that, on its own, water is a bit boring. Well - think again!

All water, from the water that comes out of our taps to all the rivers and lakes around us, contains chemicals called minerals.

While all tap water in the UK is safe to drink, not all water is the same. Depending on where we live, it can contain different types and amounts of those minerals. So let's find out more.

In association with

Kingfisher Education Services

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
K2; Level 2; science; scientific method; scientific enquiry; working scientifically; year 3; year 4 year 5; year 6; year 7; fair test; experiments; investigations; primary science; primary school; scientific language;Properties and changes of materials; processes of the planet; planet Earth; chemistry; water; solutions; water hardness; solubility; solids, liquids and gases; filtering; evaporation; dissolving and mixing; changes in state; states of matter; Mpemba effect; minerals; ice; temperature; thermometers; water cycle; geology

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
KS2 History Georgians learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Edited by Joe Carr | Added on

The Crescent was built by the 5 th Duke of Devonshire between 1779 and 1789. It was designed by architect John Carr. The hotel is one of the two hotels that occupied the complex, the other being St Ann's Hotel. Originally six lodging houses separated them but these were eventually taken over by the hotels.

These changes were easily achieved due to the flexibility of the foresighted design of John Carr. Carr had intended on creating a building that could be easily altered to suit its changing needs. The Crescent in Bath is a facade that covers numerous buildings that stand behind it. The Crescent in Buxton, on the other hand, is a single complex that allows for corridors to be extended or closed by simply changing the partition walls.

The Crescent was also home to The Assembly Rooms which hosted balls frequented by some of the country's wealthiest and most powerful people.

The Crescent Hotel closed in the early part of the 20 th century and was used by the Devonshire Hospital as an annex. It was eventually taken over by Derbyshire County Council who opened it again in 1970 as Buxton Library until it moved to Kent's Bank Road in 1992.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Edited by Joe Carr | Added on The Crescent was built by the 5 th Duke of Devonshire between 1779 and 1789. It was designed by architect John Carr. The hotel is one of the two hotels that occupied the complex, the other being St Ann's Hotel.

# data[].attributes.headline
Explore the Grade 1 listed Crescent where people could take the waters in style!

# data[].attributes.subject
Explore the Grade 1 listed Crescent where people could take the waters in style!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Explore the Grade-I listed Georgian building, in the heart of Derbyshire's Peak District, where 'taking the waters' could be done in style

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Overview of your school visit to the Visitor Experience 2 Hosts

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Privacy Preference Center

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
More information

Manage Consent Preferences

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. You may be able to configure your Internet browser to block strictly necessary cookies. However, if you block cookies in this category, which do not collect or store any personal information, this could affect some parts of the website and cause it to function incorrectly.

Performance Cookies

Always Active

These cookies allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources and understand how our services are used to measure and improve performance. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our site and we will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functional Cookies

Always Active

These cookies improve functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by other third-party providers whose services we add to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these additional functions may not work properly.

Targeting Cookies

Always Active

Our advertising partners may set these cookies on our site. They can be used to show you our ads on third-party sites, measure the effectiveness of those ads, or prevent ads from being shown to you. They do not store personal information directly, but rather uniquely identify your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will not receive targeted advertising.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The abandoned Buxton Natural Mineral Water Baths. These Baths were originally founded by the Romans but were entirely rebuilt by the Corporation and officially re-opened by Sir Humphry D. Rolleston President of the royal college of physicians on May 17th 1924.

Buxton is a natural Spa where there are pure mineral water springs and there are thermal springs which come from the ground at a constant temperature of 82 degrees Farenheit. For this reason, the town was known to the Romans as Aquae Arnemetia, ("the waters of the Goddess of the Grove").

During Victorian times, a building to house the natural Baths was built on the site of the original Roman baths. This building, The Natural Mineral Baths was built by Henry Currey (1820-1900) in 1851-3. The building is being renovated and will form part of the Spa Pool and treatment rooms of the new hotel which is expected to open in 2014.

The Natural Baths evolved over many centuries and occupies the site of the Roman Baths situated over the main mineral water spring. The current building was constructed in 1853 to the design of Henry Curry but was altered in the 1920s. It was partly refurbished as the Tourist Information Centre but the majority of the building has been empty since 1972. Henry Curry built the Pump Room for the 7th Duke of Devonshire in 1894. It was last used to 'take the waters' in the 1970s.

Buxton has drawn bathers to its natural thermal water for centuries. The Romans established a bath house here, Mary Queen of Scots famously longed for Buxton's springs from her prison cell, and during the 19th century the town rode a wave of interest in the health benefits of hydrotherapy. Back then, the Crescent - a sweeping masterpiece of 18th century architecture - was the place to take the waters.

The planned renovation works are meant to keep the existing natural bath as a centre point and restore the original pump to provide working facilities as well as building around it more modern hotels restaurants etc.

Visited with Matt Andy of BCD Urbex and Spider Monkey, we'd been tipped off about this place by our good friend Darbian and headed over to grab a few shots for ourselves. The place was excellent having been left empty since the 1970s but very well built originally the decay was very photogenic but the building itself pretty structurally sound. Lighting was nice due to the abundance of skylights providing natural down lighting and the main thermal pool was a pleasure to see. Enjoy the photos:

If you've made it this far... thanks for reading / checking out the pictures. Leave me a comment below or hit the like button to let me know you've enjoyed the shots and to encourage me to keep posting more 🙂

Limited Edition prints and Canvases, as well as regular prints, are available for all of the images above on request and visit the store for more prints and products.

Follow us on Social Media:

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Urbex: Buxton Natural Mineral Water Baths, Buxton - January 2015

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The abandoned Buxton Natural Mineral Water Baths. These Baths were originally founded by the Romans but were entirely rebuilt by the Corporation and officially re-opened by Sir Humphry D. Rolleston President of the royal college of physicians on May 17th 1924 they then closed in the 1970's

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The abandoned, well under renovation now, Buxton Crescent was erected between 1779 and 1789 based upon plans by John Carr of York. Originally created to provide high quality accommodation it became quite the centrepiece of the town and continued to serve its purpose as a hotel and assembly rooms throughout the majority of its history until it was incorporated as part of the Devonshire Royal Hospital and then served as a public library until its closure in 1992 following the discovery of significant structural defects. The building is now centre to a new plan to regenerate the area along with the adjoining baths which featured in my previous report. This Grade 1 listed building will hopefully be faithful restored as a high-end hotel with attached spa which were once the Natural Mineral Water Baths.

Visited with Matt, Spider Money and Andy of BCD Urbex. Quite a lot of bare rooms in this place and the nice staircase had been covered with wood in order to preserve it during the strip out works. What did remain however was the detailed assembly room with decorative plaster ceiling and huge columns, well worth popping our heads in before we headed over to the baths, enjoy the couple of photos:

If you've made it this far... thanks for reading / checking out the pictures. Leave me a comment below or hit the like button to let me know you've enjoyed the shots and to encourage me to keep posting more 🙂

Limited Edition prints and Canvases, as well as regular prints, are available for all of the images above on request and visit the store for more prints and products.

Follow us on Social Media:

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Urbex: Buxton Crescent, Buxton - January 2015

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The abandoned, well under renovation now, Buxton Crescent was erected between 1779 and 1789 based upon plans by John Carr of York.

# data[].attributes.headline
Reinstallation of 300 year old chandeliers

# data[].attributes.subject
Reinstallation of 300 year old chandeliers

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
0:00 / 1:57•Watch full video

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Buxton Crescent Hotel, Chandelier installation

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We use cookies to optimise our website and our service.

Functional Functional Always active

The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.

Preferences Preferences

The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.

Statistics Statistics

The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.

Marketing Marketing

The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Rebecca Clitheroe Artist - Home - Hidden Histories - Buxton Artist

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Award winning artist reveals the stories behind Great British landmarks. See the collection at rebeccaclitheroe.com

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
I work from my home studio in Buxton which has wonderful views of the town and surrounding countryside. I find an endless source of inspiration in the beautiful architecture here in my home town and I create vibrant paintings combining decorative elements and colourful details. My other passion is for flowers which I love to paint in detail, as close ups, still life and in gardens.

You can take a quick look at a selection of my work in the gallery and see originals too. You can find out more about me and my techniques and processes. Or visit my shop to buy prints, cards and unique gifts.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
I work from my home studio in Buxton which has wonderful views of the town and surrounding countryside. I find an endless source of inspiration in the beautiful architecture here in my home town and I create vibrant paintings combining decorative elements and colourful details.

# data[].attributes.headline
1829 Directory of Derbyshire and Buxton 

# data[].attributes.subject
1829 Directory of Derbyshire and Buxton 

# data[].attributes.headline
Historical Photos of Buxton and Derbyshire

# data[].attributes.subject
Historical Photos of Buxton and Derbyshire

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Delve into the rich history of Derby and Derbyshire with Picture the Past, an extensive collection of photos, postcards, glass plates and engravings from our county libraries. Our image library covers the last 100 years and more of history from the local community, industry, landscape and archaeology. Read information about each photo to discover more of the local story.
View all images

Popular Themes

Use our curated themes to look through old photos relating to a topic, building or subject. We've included our most popular themes below to help get you started.

Art posters and
framed wall art

We offer a convenient print and framing service for our customers. You can now choose your favourite images from our site and order art posters in a range of sizes. We can also frame your art poster in a selection stylish contemporary picture frames ready for mounting on your wall.

Our Chatsworth House featured collection brings together stunning photos of this popular English Stately Home. Pictures, sketches and portraits capture this beautiful location. View the Collection;

Picture the Past is working to digitise and preserve a large and varied library of historical photos of Derby and Derbyshire for the enjoyment of everyone. Read more...

Do you have some interesting photos of locations in Derbyshire? If you would like to contribute to our our collection you can find all you need to know here. Read more...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
With over 120,000 images Picture the Past is a vast online archive of old and historical photos document the activities and people of Derby, Derbyshire and Nottingham. Browse photos for research, or buy art prints, canvas prints and gifts. Visit today and explore.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Listed Building record MDR317 - The Crescent, Buxton

Type and Period (5)

HOTEL (Georgian - 1780 AD to 1788 AD)

TOWN HOUSE (Georgian - 1780 AD to 1788 AD)

LODGING HOUSE (Georgian - 1780 AD to 1788 AD)

ASSEMBLY ROOMS (Georgian - 1780 AD to 1788 AD)

SHOP (Georgian - 1780 AD to 1788 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (I) 1257876: THE CRESCENT

Registered Park or Garden (II) 1001456: THE SLOPES, BUXTON

Full Description

Grade I listed building of 1780, by John Carr. Formal, three storeyed crescent, faced with ashlar. Open arcade to ground storey with order of fluted Doric pilasters through two storeys above, the entablature crowned by balustrade with central panel carved with Cavendish arms. Balustrade to 1st floor windows. Contains former Assembly Room with order of Corinthian columns and pilasters. (1) From the late 1770s the fifth Duke of Devonshire set about establishing Buxton as a fashionable spa. In order to provide quality accommodation, it was decided that the first building to be constructed should be a large new hotel. The new building was in the form of a crescent containing a hotel at the west end, the Duke's town house in the centre and lodging houses at the east end, where there was also an Assembly Room. Shops stood at ground floor level. Building on The Crescent began in 1780 and was completed in 1788. (2) The thermal spring waters at Buxton have been exploited since the Roman period, but most prominently during the late 18th century when the Crescent was built by John Carr for the Fifth Duke of Devonshire. It was built as a focal point of a health and leisure spa resort. It flourished throughout the 19th century, but declined during the 20th century, with portions of the buildings being used variously as a hotel, a hospital, and latterly, council offices and a library. The building has been empty for many years, and it is now intended to develop The Crescent into a hotel complex integrated with the adjacent natural spa [2009]. An archaeological evaluation was required prior to development due to the high potential to uncover important archaeological remains. A series of fifteen trial pits and two evaluation trenches were excavated during May and June 2009. It was found that to accommodate The Crescent and adjacent buildings a large level terrace was excavated to the natural shale. In the process of these 18th century ground works, the site of what is thought to have been a bath of possible Roman date, which was first uncovered in the 1690s, was disturbed and the debris utilised in the footings of the building (also see SMR 2837). In addition, the location of a medieval well described by antiquarians and thought to be on an earlier Roman structure was identified (see SMR 2836). There is still potential for significant remains to survive in these locations. Water management was undertaken by soughs running under the building, and the persistent problem of flooding was tackled over the years by building brick channels beneath the floor or adding extra floor layers to force the water elsewhere. The level of flooding during the course of the project in the western end shows how ineffective these measures were. (3) Built in Doric style, 1780-86, by the Fifth Duke of Devonshire, the architect being John Carr, of York. In World War II Officers and Men of the Services suffering from rheumatic disease were sent to Buxton. The Buxton Spa treatment is particularly indicated (1950) in the Rheumatic group of diseases. (4) A section of substantial building made of lengths of sandstone walling was identified during excavations behind The Crescent could be an earlier extention of 'The Old Hall' of early 18th century date. In strata above the feature, drainage relating to early use of The Crescent was identified in the 'Ballroom' cellar. (5)

Sources/Archives (6)

--- SDR24405 Unpublished document: Jackson, R (ArcHeritage). 2018. The Crescent, Buxton: Archaeological Watching Brief.

<1> SDR5456 Bibliographic reference: DOE (HHR) Boro of Buxton, Derbyshire, Dec 1970, 2.. p 2.

<2> SDR18851 Bibliographic reference: Leach, J. 1987. The Book of Buxton.

<3> SDR20812 Unpublished document: Pritchard, H (YAT). 2009. Buxton Crescent and Spa, The Crescent, Buxton , Derbyshire: Evaluation Report. 1-3, 51-2.

<4> SDR22978 Bibliographic reference: Borough of Buxton Publicity Department. 1950. Buxton, The Spa of Blue Waters.

<5> SDR23180 Unpublished document: Gregory, R (UMAU). 2003. An archaeological evaluation at The Crescent, Natural Baths and Pump Room, Buxton.

Map

Location

Grid reference | Centred SK 05767 73544 (85m by 74m) (Approximate)
Civil Parish | BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (6)

EDR3737

EDR2752

EDR3847

EDR3930

EDR3757

EDR4871

Please contact the HER for details.

External Links (0)

Record last edited

Mar 15 2020 9:47AM

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
MDR317 - The Crescent, Buxton - Derbyshire Historic Environment Record

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Listed Building record MDR317 - The Crescent, Buxton

# data[].attributes.headline
Derbyshire Historic Environment Interactive Map

# data[].attributes.subject
Derbyshire Historic Environment Interactive Map

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
To ensure you get the best experience, this website uses cookies.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Map - Derbyshire Historic Environment Record

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Buxton's Listed Buildings.

A photographic record of the buildings in Buxton listed by the Department of National Heritage as being of special architectural or historic interest researched, photographed and compiled by David Morten originally for the Buxton Group.

In order to preserve this important work we have made it available, via the links below, in .pdf format.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Listed buildings in Buxton links in pdf form

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Buxton's Listed Buildings. A photographic record of the buildings in Buxton listed by the Department of National Heritage as being of special architectural or historic interest researched, photographed and compiled by David Morten originally for the Buxton Group. In order to preserve this important work we have made it available, via the links below, in .pdf format.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Mr Travers Augmented Reality Experience

News Surgery

Posted: July 23, 2021

Are you ready to step into the shoes of a 19th Century medical student? Created in partnership with tech specialist Arcade Ltd, our app gives Old Operating Theatre Museum &…

Find out more

Virtual Tour of the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Surgery The Herb Garret

Posted: January 29, 2021

Explore the Museum from the comfort of your own home with our virtual tour.

Find out more

Explore the Old Operating Theatre

Surgery

Posted: November 6, 2020

Find out more

Explore the Cabinet of Curiosities

Diagnosis and Physicians

Posted: October 3, 2020

Find out more

Medical Archives & Records

Old St Thomas' Hospital

Posted: July 4, 2020

If you are seeking further information about St. Thomas’ or Guy’s Hospitals, the archives are held at the London Metropolitan Archives. If you are trying to find a particular Doctor, the…

Find out more

History of Medicine

Old St Thomas' Hospital

Posted: July 4, 2020

Museums of Heath and Medicine – This page provides links to medical museums in London. Other Operating/Dissection Theatres: Bologna Anatomy Theatre Gustavianum Uppsala Teatro Anatomico, Padua Leiden Theatre (Dissection Theatre) Fenwick…

Find out more

Herbal Medicine/Pharmacy

The Herb Garret

Posted: July 4, 2020

Museum of the History of Medicine – Drug Trade Exhibition The Herb Society.org.uk (The UK’s leading society for increasing the understanding, use and appreciation of herbs and their benefits to health).…

Find out more

Top Hospital & Medical Facts

Old St Thomas' Hospital

Posted: July 4, 2020

WHEN WAS THE HOSPITAL FOUNDED?  St. Thomas’s was described as ‘ancient’ in 1215. It is named after Thomas Becket who died in 1170. It was probably originally part of the…

Find out more

Surgery

Surgery

Posted: July 4, 2020

This section looks at one particular branch of medicine surgery. Undergoing an operation in the 18th and 19th century was a terrifying experience for anyone – find out why!

Find out more

Hospitals

Old St Thomas' Hospital

Posted: July 4, 2020

This section explains how and why hospitals in Britain have dramatically changed overtime.

Find out more

Diagnoses and Treatment

Diagnosis and Physicians

Posted: July 4, 2020

This section uses a variety of source material to show the different ways doctors and their patients understood sickness and the various methods used as treatment.

Find out more

Cholera

Diagnosis and Physicians

Posted: July 4, 2020

This section examines why the cholera outbreaks in 19th century Britain were a crucial element in the development of public health.

Find out more

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
By visiting our site, you agree to our privacy policy regarding cookies, tracking statistics, etc.

# data[].attributes.headline
Dr Robertson's Guide to Buxton and The Peak of Derbyshire

# data[].attributes.subject
Dr Robertson's Guide to Buxton and The Peak of Derbyshire

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/201566#page/1/mode/1up

# data[].attributes.headline
Make your own time-travelling pocketwatch

# data[].attributes.subject
Make your own time-travelling pocketwatch

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.laurengrierson.co.uk/resources

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Martha Norton, the Well Woman of Buxton – Buxton Museum and Art Gallery

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.historypin.org/en/explore/geo/53.259082,-1.91483,13/bounds/53.230371,-1.951737,53.287774,-1.877923/paging/1

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Pump Room " Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A selection of our Pump Room boutique stock is now available via 'ShopAppy' - a new community E-shop which allows you to buy local, online.

# data[].attributes.body
This collection of unpublished field recordings is devoted to the many sounds of water. Waves, rivers, streams, waterfalls and even geysers are represented in this compilation which will continue to develop as new content is archived. With each example being a unique sonic record of a particular time and place, this resource invites listeners to both engage with and enjoy over 100 recordings from around the world.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Water - Environment and nature | British Library - Sounds

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Field recordings of various bodies of water from around the world

# data[].attributes.body
This British Library timeline allows you to explore collection items chronologically, from medieval times to the present day.

It includes a diverse combination of texts: those that allow glimpses of everyday life (handbills, posters, letters, diaries), remnants of political events (charters, speeches, campaign leaflets), and the writings of some of our best known historical and literary figures.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
William Blake's notebook, revolution, slavery, pleasure gardens and cabinets of curiosity. Scroll down to find out more...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
This was a period of great change, as cities grew, trade expanded and consumerism and popular culture blossomed. The Georgians witnessed the birth of industrialisation; radicalism and repression; and extreme luxury alongside extreme poverty. Find out more about the Georgians by exploring an array of historical sources and in-depth articles.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
This was a period of great change, as cities grew, trade expanded and consumerism and popular culture blossomed. The Georgians witnessed the birth of industrialisation; radicalism and repression; and extreme luxury alongside extreme poverty. Find out more about the Georgians by exploring an array of historical sources and in-depth articles.

# data[].attributes.body
If travelling by coach, you can be dropped off outside The Crescent and Pump Room. There is parking for coaches in Sylvan Car Park and Burlington Road.
Buxton’s railway station is on Station Road to the north of the town centre. Our rail link goes to Stockport (45 minute journey) and Manchester Piccadilly (60 minute journey). Northern Rail Services – www.northernrail.co.uk
Trainline – www.thetrainline.com/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Visit Buxton - Travel map - Google My Maps

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Parking, petrol stations and transport hubs in Buxton, Derbyshire

# data[].attributes.headline
National Library of Scotland Interactive Historical Maps 

# data[].attributes.subject
National Library of Scotland Interactive Historical Maps 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
View georeferenced historic maps as overlays on modern satellite and map layers

# data[].attributes.headline
Take a time travelling walk around the Crescent 

# data[].attributes.subject
Take a time travelling walk around the Crescent 

# data[].attributes.headline
Create your own 18th Century Hair Sculpture! 

# data[].attributes.subject
Create your own 18th Century Hair Sculpture! 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
In the late 18th century, women's hair styles went crazy! Create and share your own hair-raising design.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The music they dance to includes Debussy's Arabesque, Saint Saens' Aquarium and Strauss's The Blue Danube.

Designed and choreographed to actively engage children with special education needs with classical music.

This clip is from the series Dance with the Elements.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The music they dance to includes Debussy's Arabesque, Saint Saens' Aquarium and Strauss's The Blue Danube. Designed and choreographed to actively engage children with special education needs with classical music. This clip is from the series Dance with the Elements.

# data[].attributes.body
Hyundai are launching the Great British School Trip. Offering 25,000 young people who need support the most with bursaries and free access to hundreds of incredible trip experiences across the UK in 2023

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Trips are arranged under four exciting, curriculum-linked themes

Imagination and Curiosity - English and the Arts - Exploring the power of imagination and how it can be harnessed to change the world

People and the Planet - Science and Geography - Empowering young people to play an active role in creating a sustainable future

Breakthroughs and Discoveries - STEM and History - 'Investigating the moments of genius that have enabled humanity to progress

Journeys and Adventures - PSHE & Skills Development - Celebrating the broadening of horizons and stepping outside of your comfort zone

Join Hyundai's Great British School Trip

Can we financially support your trip?

Embark on a Hyundai adventure

Eye-opening trips for ages 7 to 14 to exciting venues across the UK

This week sees an important step for Hyundai Motor UK in its support for #Progressforhumanity, as it launches 'The Great British School Trip'. Hyundai is investing £1 million in a programme of school [...]

Read more

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Great British School Trip - The Great British School Trip

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Trips are arranged under four exciting, curriculum-linked themes Imagination and Curiosity - English and the Arts - Exploring the power of imagination and how it can be harnessed to change the world People and the Planet - Science and Geography - Empowering young people to play an active role in

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Buxton Crescent Experience Story FINAL

# data[].attributes.headline
An overview of Buxton History in a Powerpoint

# data[].attributes.subject
An overview of Buxton History in a Powerpoint

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Visiting Buxton - Map for Teachers - Google My Maps

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
This map will help you to work out the best places to visit and where to have lunch.

# data[].attributes.body
The Dark Peak and the White

# data[].attributes.headline
Uncovering The Past: An investigation into the Romans in Buxton

# data[].attributes.subject
Uncovering The Past: An investigation into the Romans in Buxton

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Uncovering the Past: An Investigation into the Romans in Buxton

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software - Canva

# data[].attributes.body
Handling objects, dressing up and craft activities focusing on a story which weaves in real people from 1800's Buxton.

We can offer this workshop as a school visit or a school assembly, or outreach visit.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fascinating Finds in the Field Part 3 Fairfield Buxton

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fascinating Finds in the Field Part 1 Lismore Fields

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fascinating Finds in the Field Part 2 Thirst House Cave, Deepdale

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
My volunteering series about Buxton and the surrounding area.