Seeing the new year in at Buxton's Palace Hotel in 1957 were a group of local dancers from the Eileen Roberts troupe. Pictured second left is Joan Claessens (nee Hockenhull) and third left Audrey Hockenhull (nee Wain).Seeing the new year in at Buxton's Palace Hotel in 1957 were a group of local dancers from the Eileen Roberts troupe. Pictured second left is Joan Claessens (nee Hockenhull) and third left Audrey Hockenhull (nee Wain).
Seeing the new year in at Buxton's Palace Hotel in 1957 were a group of local dancers from the Eileen Roberts troupe. Pictured second left is Joan Claessens (nee Hockenhull) and third left Audrey Hockenhull (nee Wain).

Your memories of Buxton's Palace Hotel over the years

From welcoming royalty to having Bob Geldof stay the Palace Hotel has been part of the town since 1868 but what are your memories of the hotel?
By Lucy Ball
Published 7th Jan 2020, 10:26 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2020, 12:01 BST

Have you partied there at Christmas? Had a prom there or just gone for a quick pamper.

Tell us what are your memories of the landmark hotel.

Princess Margaret arrived at the Palace Hotel escorted by the High Peak Mayor Mrs Brenda Tetlow in 1975

5. The mayor and the princess

Princess Margaret arrived at the Palace Hotel escorted by the High Peak Mayor Mrs Brenda Tetlow in 1975 Photo: Jason Chadwick

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Bob Geldhof signing autographs in the Palace Hotel in 1986

6. Sir Bob

Bob Geldhof signing autographs in the Palace Hotel in 1986 Photo: Alan Swift

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Palace hotel staff prepare for a murder mystery night

7. Whoduniuit

Palace hotel staff prepare for a murder mystery night Photo: JPI Media

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In 1999 Palace Hotel staff dressed up for Christmas

8. Ready for santa

In 1999 Palace Hotel staff dressed up for Christmas Photo: Jason Chadwick

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