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The Beet – Some Early Memories

Autumn 2016

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Buxton Civic Association

In Category: Burbage, Interviews, Places and Spaces

Bess Barton talks to Alan Roberts about her memories of living at the Beet

The latest in our series of interviews about people's memories of Buxton and its surroundings. To watch the video and hear the interview click below.

If you have some memories of Buxton, Burbage, Fairfield, or Harpur Hill please contact us by email, communications@buxtoncivicassociation.org.uk

Link to you tube Burbage and the Beet - Bess Barton talks to Alan Roberts

Places and Spaces Interview Bill Norton

Autumn 2016

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Buxton Civic Association

In Category: Burbage, History & Historic Buildings, Interviews, News & Events, Places and Spaces

The Great Burbage Ocher Flood

Alan Roberts talks to Bill Norton about some of Bill's memories of Burbage in particular the flood in the early seventies when flood water backed up in one of the old mining levels and turned the river orange with Ocher.

One of the houses in Burbage mentioned by Bill. the house is no longer there.

Alan Roberts in conversation with Bill Norton - part 1 The Burbage Ocher Flood