I am happy to include, at my discretion, articles about the history of Baslow, and also the work of local authors relevant to Baslow and the surrounding area.
3.4a Eastern Moors Dissertation. This detailed work by J.P.G. Mailer – a dissertation for a university degree – is a comprehensive review of quarrying remains on the eastern moors above Baslow, useful and informative for those interested in the story of the moors
3.4b In Memoriam 1914 – 1918 by David Upton. A brief history of those in Baslow who gave up their life for their country in the First World War
3.4c The History of Corner Cottage Peter Date was intrigued by his house, a grade 2 listed building near the church in Baslow. So he investigated, and wrote up this history of Corner Cottage. Richard Sheppard had added (2020) more about the Coates family
3.4d Notes on Bubnell by Ann Tempest. She is a long standing resident of Bubnell and is fascinated by the people and buidings around her.
3.4e The Plague in Eyam – a true story? by Alison Gaines Popular tourist information about the Eyam plague and fact are not always the same. Read about the true story and how the legend developed
3.4f The Baslow Hydro from the Baslow History Group. The Baslow “Grand Hotel and Hydro” was opened in 1881. It wasa large and magnificant building that made Baslow a major tourist attraction. Sadly it had to be demolished in 1936.
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