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£15.00
Join Anne Lister for a promenade through Georgian Buxton as she reveals the contents of her diary, recorded during a seven week stay in the town in the summer of 1825. Anne’s diaries we’re kept secret for over 200 years and have only recently been decoded.
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The tour commences from the main entrance of the Buxton Crescent Hotel where Anne describes the scene as she would have seen it in the summer of 1825. The tour then continues past the Square and up Manchester Road to note the marvellous stabling available for her horse, Caradoc.
The tour progresses to St John’s Church to hear quotes from her diary about her opinion of the church contextualized within the history of the building.
Anne then leads the group back past the Pavilion Gardens and up Hall Bank in search of the apothecary and doctor’s residence responsible for the health and wellbeing of her aunt during their stay. A stroll through the promenade walks of The Slopes, accompanied with her musing on her life and relationships, highlights a more hidden history in Georgian society.
The tour was recognised for excellence in the Street-Theatre category at the Buxton Festival Fringe 2024 Awards.
Discover Buxton Tours want to provide a great experience for everyone whatever their ages or abilities. This living history experience takes place outdoors.
Please phone and speak to any of us at Discover Buxton headquarters if you have any concerns. We are more than happy to help.
This tour takes place outdoors; all dogs are welcome.
The tour follows town pavement with dropped kerbs at road crossings. There are some steep inclines and steps towards the end of the tour but an alternative route can be arranged. Please let us know if a member of your party uses a wheelchair. Contact us if you have any concerns or wish to discuss your requirements.
8 disabled parking spaces are available at the lower level of the Pavilion Gardens car park and limited spaces are available along The Square and Water Street, at the other end of the Pavilion Gardens promenade.
There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building and also the car park and kiosk area. The car park and kiosk toilets are accessible by use of a Radar key.
