#derbyshire dales

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Nothing better than having the Peak District right on your doorstep

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Bakewell at night. Nikon F65. Ilford XP5 (shot at 1600.)

As always I could not resist taking my F65 out at night with a nifty fifty attached. It was a fantastic excuse to capture this beautiful town looking a bit moody and dramatic.

I also sampled a few local ales that night. That is the reason I will give for any focusing errors.

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Discover Matlock Bath: Conservation Area & Exciting Attractions for Day Trips and Events

Matlock bath is a quiet unassuming village with a seaside feel. Nestled in the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales it is just 1 hour drive from Sheffield. Originally a Victorian spa town it is now more famous for its annual illuminations, firework shows and canoe races. Matlock bath was originally built at the end of a dirt road running along the river Derwent. The steep hillside construction…

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Day out. (Peak District 2023)

[paulofcongleton]

Near Bakewell, November 2021

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Top 7 Outdoor Adventures for Thrill-Seekers in Derbyshire

Discover the best outdoor adventures in Derbyshire for thrill-seekers. From rock climbing at Stanage Edge and caving in Castleton to mountain biking in Hope Valley and paragliding at Mam Tor, there's something for every adrenaline junkie. Book your stay at The Maynard for the perfect base to explore these exciting activities.

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📍 Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Dales

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Derbyshire (2) (3) (4) (5) by John Knight

Via Flickr:

(2) Tansley Dale. (3) Spring Whitlow-grass (Draba verna agg). (4) Cressbrook Dale. (5) Litton Mill.     

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Castleton, Peak District, Derbyshire - Cave Dale & Blue John Cavern, 28 March 2024

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Hi Ange! Just read your pinned post about yourself (been following you for awhile but never read below the masterlist…I’m sorry :(

Could you plz talk about Ewan’s accent and his hometown Derbyshire for a little since you live in England? (assume you’re English if you’re not once again I apologize!) I’ve seen the online discourse about the midland thing but I don’t really understand it lmao, maybe it’s about the geographic and economical disadvantage of the midland? Maybe something cultural related to midland England as well? I actually once visited Birmingham when I stayed in the UK I think it was fine.

Can’t believe my obsession with Aemond and Ewan has branched to this but I can’t help it lol I wanna know more about him his hometown:) Thank you!

No need to apologise - I actually only created the intro post today, so you were very snappy in picking up on that!

I am half Swedish, a quarter Maltese and a quarter English. I grew up in Canada, but have lived in England for almost 23 years, so am definitely comfortable talking about it.

Ewan's accent is pretty bog standard in what you can expect of someone that's born and bred in Derbyshire tbh. I appreciate that it can be difficult for people from outside of the UK to understand - even people from other regions of the country will occasionally have trouble. They tend to drop the consonant blends from words and mumble, which means you have to really listen when they speak.

Derbyshire itself is kind of a mixed bag. The crime rate is really high and there are areas that are really impoverished and quite dangerous. However, large parts of it are absolutely gorgeous. The Peak District National Park is in Derbyshire. It's an area of outstanding natural beauty with peat covered moorlands and limestone dales. The villages are picturesque and look like something from a greeting card.

I hope I've sated your curiosity a little!

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My cottage in Bakewell. Smena 8M. Kentmere Pan 100.

Whilst in Bakewell I rented an old railway building. I was unsure as to what other use this building could be if not a holiday let. it was practically one room with an attached shower room. There was not even a proper kitchen and I slept on a sofa bed. However it was conveniently located, cosy and the railway themed decor was pretty cool. It was suitable for a solo trip and I am considering a return.

I could not resist snapping a few shots after checking if the light was suitable with an iPhone app. Had it not been for nice weather and the fact that I could open the aperture to f4 I may not have got anything.

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Tissington Pond in the little village of Tissington in the Derbyshire Dales.

10 Beautiful English Villages: BritainAndBritishness.com/EnglishVillages

Photo credit: James Lloyd Cole photography.

Cottages and Villages

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anyway here's a quick run down of some things you might have seen actor bal in! aside from some bit parts in a number of long-running tv shows and movies & etc, these are some of his bigger projects.

The River Dragon (2006, film) - He's thirteen/fourteen in this movie and I do in fact need you to bully him about him being a baby. Balfour plays Halfdan, a young boy from the Danelaw who befriends a dragon in the River Ouse. There was a period of time where they played this yearly in that weird between-Christmas-and-end-of-year period, and it's based on a beloved children's book.

Other Lives (2007-9, tv) - A recurring role in this drama, Balfour played Jamie Wilson, the troubled son of one of the main characters. His character got killed off after three years of variously stupid plots because he was the designated Cautionary Tale Character and, honestly, he was glad to see the back of this one. It was not good. But he did get to go to Newcastle to film it, and he enjoyed that.

The Veil of Time (2012, film) - Balfour played the supporting role of Gregory, a young man from 18th century Derbyshire who was killed in mysterious circumstances. His story becomes the obsession of the main character of the film, Eva, while she's visiting the stately home in which he was killed. He got some recognition for this one on the back of a very solid performance.

The Prizefighter (2013, tv) - This is about the time when he was like "oh, I'm a period drama guy, I do period dramas". Set in the 1920s, he plays Adam Flynn, the brother of main character Amelia, who is in love with the titular prizefighter. He's a horrible, awful dude in this one and the feedback he receives the most is "wow, I was so glad when you died!" It wasn't great but it did get multiple seasons after he was written out, so whatever.

The Dead Water (2015, tv) - Balfour plays Ned Braithwaite in this tense murder mystery about a late-nineteenth century merchant ship crew. Notable for: how cosy he looks in the costumes, his curls, one particularly intense interrogation scene and the fact that the final scene of the first season leaves his character's fate entirely ambiguous. Is he dead? Does he get back home? Who knows, this show got cancelled after one season because nobody watched it and now you're going to stumble across it years later and be desperate to know what was meant to happen in season two.

Run Wild (2019, film) - His comeback project! Balfour plays Scott Miller, a Mancunian country musician in a band trying to hold itself together while the relationship at its centre falls apart. He was required to sing and play music for this film, which led to him learning how to play both the harmonica and banjo. It's his finest film yet, and he was praised for a strong start to his return to what had previously been a very, very mixed career. There was also a lot of speculation around the bts of this film as to whether he had a fling with Alfie Hoult, who was one of the duo of musicians who worked on the music, on social media. I personally would not blame you for falling in love with him a little bit in this movie.

The Highwayman (2020, film) - Uh oh, they've realised he can sing! In this R.obin H.ood retelling, set in the 18th century, Balfour plays A.lan-a-Dale and, boy, they sure do make him sing. He's playing someone from Lancashire and his accent has been perfected, thank you. This film isn't his best but was pretty decent. It's not the worst adaptation out there. The bar is low, but a solid character-first plot can get you a long way.

The G.reat B.ritish B.ake Off (2020, tv) - A charity episode that will go down in history. Balfour burned everything he tried to make except for some brownies, broke his oven, burned his hand and spent half of his time getting bleeped for swearing. There is more than one supercut of his disaster episode online. He spent most of it with his head in his hands going "why did I do this, why did any of you let me do this" but, don't worry, it was for the bit.

Wild Hunt (2021, film) - Balfour plays William, a 15th century farmer from Yorkshire who is haunted by spectral hounds. Full-on folk horror, came out in October and got a whole lot of attention, least of all for the fact that he's in every single shot and is pretty much carrying the whole thing himself. He's spoken a lot about how emotionally exhausting it was to film, but he's very proud of it. It's definitely not a film for the squeamish.

Peaked (2022, tv) - A limited series romcom. Balfour plays Joe, a handsome baker who falls for a thief, Marcus, who just pulled off the heist of the century and has decided to lay low in the Peak District until it all blows over. It's modern, for once, and a role where he actually just gets to be goofy and cute. You probably heard about it on social media because it's gay and he takes his shirt off a lot.

Herald (2023-, tv) - A drama/thriller about an investigative journalist, Alyssa Roydon, who uncovers a political scandal. Balfour plays Lucas Niven, a rival journalist with whom Roydon develops a toxic romantic relationship. Season one was highly regarded and one of the most watched programmes on television that year. Season two is set to begin in mid-2024 and is more organised crime-oriented.

Hare Spell (2024, film) - A folk horror/thriller about an accusation of witchcraft that tears an isolated village apart in 17th century Scotland. Balfour plays Thomas Kerr, the husband of Janet, the accused woman. It releases in early 2024 and reviews very well. He is very much back to breaking hearts and performing at his best in this one.

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Chatsworth House and Gardens

Chatsworth House was built in 1670 for the Duke and Dutchess of Derbyshire, William Cavendish and Bess of Hardwick (the Cavendish family), located in the Derbyshire Dales. The house is a two story manor and contains over 130 rooms, with around five floors, as well as 105 acre gardens, and a 1800 acre park. The House itself is approximately 81,000 square feet. Chatsworth House has been passed down 16 generations, until the 1980s when the Chatsworth House Trust was established.

The Chatsworth story began before the House was built, as Bess of Hardwick had a smaller house build between 1557 and the 1560s, which can now be seen above Chatsworth upon the hill. Other buildings in the Chatsworth grounds include the Former Stables, Summer House, The Hunting Tower, and many more including Statues.

Today, more than 800 members of staff work at Chatsworth in many different sectors. A database was created by the University of Sheffield, which contains 4000 servants and staff who worked there between 1700 and 1950. This database can be accessed by the public and is free, here: Historic servants and staff (chatsworth.org)

Chatsworth House has featured in many films and series, including the most famous one; Pride and Prejudice, which was the residence of Mr. Darcy, as well as Peaky Blinders, The Duchess, and many documentaries.

Architects who designed the House included James Paine who designed the main idea of the House itself, Joseph Paxton who was responsible for designing the gardens, William Talman who was in charge of the South and the East side, Thomas Archer who took control of the North side of the House, as well as Lancelot 'Capability' Brown who mainly designed the 1,000 acre park by the River Derwent.

About Us (no date) Chatsworth House. Available at: https://www.chatsworth.org/about-us/ (Accessed: August 2023)

History of Chatsworth (no date) Chatsworth House. Available at: https://www.chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/chatsworth-estate/history-of-chatsworth/ (Accessed: August 2023)

Chatsworth House (2023) Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatsworth_House (Accessed: August 2023).

Historic Servants and staff (no date) Chatsworth House. Available at: https://www.chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/chatsworth-estate/art-archives/access-the-collection/archives-and-library/historic-servants-and-staff/ (Accessed: August 2023).

[paulofcongleton]

Near Bakewell, November 2021

[dreamofstarlight]

I thought you would enjoy this article Kate!

https://themitfordsociety.wordpress.com/2017/07/04/camelot-in-the-derbyshire-dales-by-kim-place-gateau/

It’s so bittersweet yet just so cute at the same time 🥺 it really is such a question “what if”

That was a really lovely read, thank you for sending me it! It is quite bittersweet thinking about what could have been.