The construction of the CHP Railway between Cromford and Whaley Bridge in 1831 created an opportunity to transport lime further than ever before possible and as a consequence several businesses around Buxton would merge into what became one of the biggest lime businesses in the country.
Before all this took place Harpur Hill was just that – – – a hill.
The objective of this website is not to provide an in depth historical study of Harpur Hill but simply an overview of how the village evolved and developed during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Another, if not the main reason, for setting up this site is to bring together old photographs and documents so they can be easily accessed and viewed by Harpur Hill residents, families and friends.
I have purposely kept the commentary brief and relevant. If you require further details please contact me and I can perhaps point you in the direction of a more informative source.
If you can help with putting names to faces there are group photographs on the “People” page with reference numbers, so if you can identify someone please let me know.
“Harpur Hill the Early Years” could not have taken shape without the help of the following people. They have not only provided many interesting photographs but have also shared their wealth of knowledge of Harpur Hill’s past,
Mick Blood, Margaret Askey, Allan Atkin, Alan Thompson, Carol Gilman and Frank Emerson.
If you have information or photographs that you believe would be suitable for the site you can contact me via email using the comments tag at the bottom of this page .
Gary Thompson 14th April 2018.
Mick Blood, Alan Thompson, Gary Thompson, Margaret Askey, Carol Gilman, Frank Emerson, Allan Atkin.
Great work Gary. As word spreads of the sites existence, I hope more photos and information is made available to you for inclusion as this is a brilliant project and source of info for Harpur ‘folk’ past and present.
Thanks Andy, I am sure there must be more material out there and hopefully over the next few weeks some of it may surface. Your Grandad a twinner had had a few!
Thank you very much. Fanny Grundy my grandmother pictured as a child . Old Row where my Mum’s family lived. all memories you have reminded me of. The surnames of Grundy, Riley, Blood and Salt, my family heritage have a mention here. Dorothy Bonfield nee Mycock.
Hi Dorothy, thanks for visiting the site and I am pleased it brings back happy memories. My grandparents Isaac and Emily Thompson lived on Old Row in no.6 after Greatorex moved out.
Many regards Gary.
Hi Jennie thanks for visiting the site. Sorry for not replying sooner I have been on holiday. It would be great if you could send some photos. I shall contact you through the normal email channels to make sure you receive my address. Regards Gary.
Mick Blood, Alan Thompson, Gary Thompson, Margaret Askey, Carol Gilman, Frank Emerson, Allan Atkin.
Harpur Hill the Early Years 
Un site internet tres interessant et tres instructif ! Bonne chance Gary !
LikeLike
Anyes, merci pour vos commentaires. J’espere que tu visitera encore!
LikeLike
Great work Gary. As word spreads of the sites existence, I hope more photos and information is made available to you for inclusion as this is a brilliant project and source of info for Harpur ‘folk’ past and present.
LikeLike
Thanks Andy, I am sure there must be more material out there and hopefully over the next few weeks some of it may surface. Your Grandad a twinner had had a few!
LikeLike
Very informative and interesting site. Good luck with it all Dad!
LikeLike
Thanks Selina quite a few people have already been in touch with more info so it seems to be getting around.
LikeLike
What a lovely idea !! Look forward to seeing more of your interesting posts Gary 👍
LikeLike
Now then Pam, thanks for your comments. It will be a while before we reach your era at the club but I am sure we will!
LikeLike
nice one gary keep digging awd mate
LikeLike
Thanks Richard, not sure when we will see the first Hilton though, when do you think?
LikeLike
Thank you very much. Fanny Grundy my grandmother pictured as a child . Old Row where my Mum’s family lived. all memories you have reminded me of. The surnames of Grundy, Riley, Blood and Salt, my family heritage have a mention here. Dorothy Bonfield nee Mycock.
LikeLike
Hi Dorothy, thanks for visiting the site and I am pleased it brings back happy memories. My grandparents Isaac and Emily Thompson lived on Old Row in no.6 after Greatorex moved out.
Many regards Gary.
LikeLike
I made a comment on Facebook too Gary. It is where I found your site on Buxton of Yesteryear.
LikeLike
Hi Gary I would like to send some photos, please could you give me an email address to send to thank you
LikeLike
Hi Jennie thanks for visiting the site. Sorry for not replying sooner I have been on holiday. It would be great if you could send some photos. I shall contact you through the normal email channels to make sure you receive my address. Regards Gary.
LikeLike
Hi Gary, thank you that would be great
LikeLike