Take a walk down memory lane and relive the past with these great black and white pictures showing the busy borough as it was then.
25. Firemen marching
In June 1966 Buxton firemen were marching as part of the annual mayoral procession, a large parade which used to escort the new mayor to church for a special service. Photo Buxton Advertiser archive Photo: unknown staffer
26. New postal sorting office
In September 1966, the first bag of mail arrives at Buxton's new postal sorting office, the new telephone exchange behind was also opened in the same year. Photo Buxton Advertiser archive Photo: unknown staffer
27. Ken Dodd at the opening of "Buxton on show"
In October 1966 Ken Dodd was snapped at the opening of "Buxton on Show" an exhibition of local businesses designed to boost the town's trade. 8,000 people attended over the four days. Photo Buxton Advertiser archive Photo: unknown staffer