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Illustrated Buildings of Buxton, Derbyshire.

6/2/2023

When we build, Let us think we build forever" - John Ruskin

A Derbyshire Spa-Town in the Peak District National Park

Nestling in the Peak District National Park, the Spa Town of Buxton with it's Grade I and Grade II listed buildings provided the inspiration for the illustration shown above. Find out a little more about the individual buildings below from The Crescent, not as famous as the one in Bath, England, but just as beautiful to the rare Victorian Penfold designed Post Box which you'll see around town if you keep your beady eyes open...

The Pump Room
Architect - Henry Curry
A Grade II listed Building which was last used to "Take the Waters", back in the 1970's. It now serves as the tourist information centre with gift shop, the marble bath for taking the waters is still in situ and well worth a visit.

Other points of interest include The Grade II Victorian Post Box, from 1866 designed by JW Penfold, showing the VR emblem. One of only a few surviving Penfold pillar boxes from the Victorian era which are still in use today.

The Devonshire Dome
Architects - John Carr
The Dome - Robert Rippon Duke
This Grade II listed building built in 1779, has a dome designed by architect Robert Rippon Duke which was added in 1881- at the time it was the worlds largest unsupported dome of it's type, I understand it is still the largest in the UK.

The Pavilion Gardens

Buxton Opera House
Architect - Frank Matcham
Originally opened it's doors to great applause in 1903, It was fully restored in 2001 and is still open for business today...

The Pavilion Gardens
Grade II Listed space date back to 1871, with 23 acres of green space including a boating lake, children's play area, miniature railway and botanical greenhouse there is plenty of green space to relax and recharge.... for more information about visiting this Peak District Town check out Visit Buxton's website here

The Crescent
Architect - John Carr
Grade I Listed Georgian building, built in the 1780's. This amazing renovation project was finally completed in the Summer of 2020. The building is now home to a luxury hotel with thermal and mineral water spa.

The Boating Lake

Scriveners Book Store
A treat to visit for all book lovers... with thousands of books over five floors...

I hope you've enjoyed your mini trip around Buxton with me...

If you would like to commission an illustration of your own special place

please get in touch - I'd love to hear from you...

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Citrus - Orange Tree Illustration

16/6/2022

The weather is just glorious here today in the UK, lovely sunshine...

So inspired by this mini heatwave, summer vibes and the artist Cat Coq's recent challenge here is my version of an orange tree in a pot.

A few fun facts that you may or may not know...

Spain has over 35 million Orange Trees apparently...
However Brazil grows more oranges than anywhere else in the world.
It is said that there are more than 600 varieties of Oranges, some of which are not actually Orange in colour, being green on the outside, orange inside...

If though you are like me and you love the colour Orange, (I know it can be a bit divisive), but on the whole it has connotations of joy, warmth, energy and youthfulness, why not check out more colour inspiration on my Pinterest board here...

Kate's Places & Spaces...

Illustrated Buildings of Buxton, Derbyshire.

A Derbyshire Spa-Town in the Peak District National Park

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Citrus - Orange Tree Illustration

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