INTRODUCTION
I came to Baslow in 1966 as the “new” general practitioner. I am still here, retired but maintaining a firm interest in Baslow and the Peak District. Soon after I arrived, there was a local history class, based on the Baslow 1851 census which triggered a fascination with Baslow in the 1700s and 1800s.
Now retired, I have collected a lot of data about the village – Census returns, Tithe Awards, Parish records and much more including information from individual family historians
On the practical side I have photographed and transcribed all the memorial inscriptions in the churchyard, an invaluable source of information for all historians.
Using mainly Parish records I have constructed family trees of all the significant families in the village, often with added notes (residencies, occupations etc). Another interest has been the older houses in the village and their occupants – another large file. These will be of interest to family historians and local residents.
I know the area well. Observation, maps and my data have stimulated my curiosity and prompted me to write about many aspects of Baslow, some longer articles others short notes. Browse through and find what you want. The Layout page will help.
I hope I have acknowledged sources where appropriate (otherwise tell me) especially Derbyshire Record Office, the Trustees of Chatsworth Settlement, and thank you to all those family historians who have added their little bit.
I welcome contributions from others with the same interests as I have.
If you wish more information or help please do get in touch by email. There is a lot on this website but I can often help with further facts, analysis and photos (no charge). And I welcome any information you can give me about your family which I can include on this website
David
David Dalrymple-Smith Last updated 2025 and ongoing
I am happy to provide further information for you if I can eg photo of a gravestone. I am also very intereted in any further information you have about Baslow or your family – provided it is Baslow related and before say 1900
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