Buxton
Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire. Due to its location on the border of the county boundary, with Cheshire towards the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is generally known as 'The Gateway to the Peak District National Park'. Originally a municipal borough, Buxton joined other locations in 1974 to establish the local government district and borough of High Peak inside the county of Derbyshire. At 300 metres above sea level, Buxton is believed 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 2 degrees Celsius lower than the temperature in Manchester. Found on the River Wye and overlooked by Axe Edge Moor, Buxton is historically a spa town due to the geothermal spring that rises at a continuous temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The water from the spring flows to St. Ann's Well through a pipe system which is situated opposite the Crescent close to the town centre. Buxton reached a lot of recognition when the spa was recommended by Erasmus Darwin to Josiah Wedgwood in the latter half of the nineteenth century. The water from the geothermal spring is also bottled and sold on an international scale by Buxton Mineral Water Company. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the population of the town is 22,000. The town has seen continued growth since the coming of the railway in 1863. There is also a relatively prominent student population, with the Devonshire Campus of the University of Derby being in 1 of Buxton's historic buildings. For all your home upgrades, ensure that you select reliable specialists in Buxton to make sure you get a great quality service at the best price.
