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Book Description
Open moorland and steep rocky valleys form the backdrop to this new account of the folklore and history of the towns and villages of Derbyshire's Peak District. Roland Smith pays meticulous attention not only to the famous towns of Bakewell, Derby and Buxton but also to lesser-known southern county villages such as Sudbury and Elveston. Those interested in local history or visitors to the area will find themselves thoroughly absorbed in both historical facts and details of folk traditions whose roots are long lost in misty pagan times - some joyous, some tragic. In the North there's Castleton, home of the unique garlanding festival, which welcomes the coming of spring. In the South, in Tissington, there's the first recorded well-dressing ritual which gives thanks for the precious resource of water. And then there's the tragic tale of the plague village of Eyam, whose self-sacrificing inhabitants volunteered to remain in their homes to stop the spread of disease. - A comprehensive guide and a good read.
Synopsis
Ideal for local history lovers and vistors, this book provides details of the ancient villages, the busy towns and the Derbyshire countryside. '
