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Talk: Saving the Cistern – the story of Higher Buxton’s fresh water supply

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Celebrating Heritage Open Days 2025 – Saving the Cistern – the story of Higher Buxton’s first fresh water supply

The fountain on the marketplace of Higher Buxton was commissioned by the Duke of Devonshire in 1840 to provide fresh water for the residents. In addition to supplying essential drinking water, the fountain became the centrepiece of the annual wells dressing ceremony and is a prominent feature of the marketplace.

Join BCA’s, Simon Fussell, for a talk and presentation to explore the development of the marketplace over the centuries, the significance of the fountain, including the street named after it, and the efforts of the Buxton Civic Association to restore this important Grade II monument, which has fallen into decline.

 

Venue: Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre (Cafe at the Cavern)

Parking: Parking is pay & display (Free for Blue Badge holders and BCA Oak Members)

Time: The Cafe will be open for the purchase of drinks and snacks from 5:30pm, the talk starts at 6pm

Cost: FREE – This is a free event offered as part of the 2025 Heritage Open Days Festival

Booking: Tickets must be reserved on eventbrite here

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