Buxton

The spa town of Buxton has a lot of fine classical architecture, not the least of which is the spa itself.

Buxton Spa

Close-up on bit to left. The writing on the building says Natural Mineral Bath:-

Buxton Spa

This is the view from the War Memorial:-
Buxton spa

And from the town, showing aspects of the spa building to the right of the previous photos:-
Buxton spa stitch

Buxton also sports a fine Opera House:-
Buxton Opera House

I read that this building, now part of Buxton and Leek College, had the largest dome in the world at the time it was built:-
Buxton and Leek College Building

River and bridge in Buxton Park:-
Buxton park

Miniature Railway in Buxton Park:-
Buxton Miniature Railway in Park

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