A Buxton Quarry in the 1930s: in photo and film

This illustrated talk showcases rare still photos and vintage cine film, curated from the Tunstead archive—a collection Frank has meticulously digitised and indexed over the past two decades.
Having begun his career with ICI in 1987 as an Investigatory Scientist at Hindlow, Frank later served as Technical Product Manager at Tunstead. After retiring in 2007, he took on the voluntary role of archive curator, digitising over 30,000 photographs and 10 hours of cine film. His dedication has preserved a vital chapter in Buxton’s story and made this unique archive more accessible to all.
Frank also spent a decade post-retirement leading quarry tours, bringing the site’s rich history to life for visitors.

This event is a rare opportunity to explore that legacy through his eyes.

No Booking required

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:

7pm

Location & directions

The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH

Contact on day:

Louise Brooks

Telephone number:

+441298214577

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

70

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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