Buxton Through Time

by Alan Roberts

Buxton's growth as an inland spa town began in the 1780s when The Crescent was built for the Duke of Devonshire. This was followed by the natural baths, thermal baths, pump room and several large hydropathic establishments. Buxton became a fashionable spa resort, its popularity later boosted by the arrival of the railways. Large villas and hotels were built, as well as a range of entertainment facilities including the Pavilion Gardens and Opera House,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445608170
• ISBN13: 9781445608174
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"