Buxton
Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire. As it is on the edge of the county boundary, with Cheshire towards the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is often referred to as 'The Gateway to the Peak District National Park'. Initially a municipal borough, Buxton joined with other localities in 1974 to create the local government district and borough of High Peak inside the county of Derbyshire. At 300 metres above sea level, Buxton is thought to be England's highest market town. This height means that the town is often cooler than nearby areas, with the daytime temperature being about two degrees C lower than the temperature in Manchester. Situated on the River Wye and overlooked by Axe Edge Moor, Buxton is traditionally a spa town as a result of the geothermal spring that rises at a continual temperature of 28 degrees C. The water from the spring flows to St. Ann's Well via a pipe system which is positioned opposite the Crescent close to the centre of Buxton. Buxton gained considerable popularity after the spa was recommended by Erasmus Darwin to Josiah Wedgwood in the latter half of the 19th century. The water from the geothermal spring is also bottled and sold internationally by Buxton Mineral Water Company. As recorded in the 2011 Census, the permanent population of the town is around 22,000. The town has seen continuous growth since the coming of the railway in 1863. There is also a relatively substantial student population, with the Devonshire Campus of the University of Derby being in one of Buxton's historic buildings. For all your home improvement projects, make sure that you choose trustworthy pros in Buxton to ensure you get the top quality service .
