Buxton Books

Presents approximately 75 detailed period photographs from "The Francis Frith Collection" with extended captions and introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians, and general readers, this title includes Victorian county maps, an aerial photograph, and a historic Ordnance Survey.

Derbyshire Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Derbyshire, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this county throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set. Through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of this area's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of Derbyshire, as the author guides us through the local streets. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in Derbyshire all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this county for the first time. It also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever changing society.

Since the 1932 Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, the Peak District has grown in popularity among walkers and ramblers to become the second most visited national park in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan. Photographer Fran Halsall presents a stunning photographic portrait of its many moods through the seasons, from the heather moorland and exposed sandstone outcrops of the Dark Peak to the limestone hills and wildflower grasslands that characterise the White Peak. Her informed and inspirational text celebrates the Peak Park's beauty, heritage and drama and explores the relationship between Man and Nature in this changing and complex landscape.