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Monday 30 March 2015

Herlock Buxton




Back in 1975 John Swallow visits 73 year old Herlock Buxton, who has never left the village of Elton in Derbyshire during his lifetime, except for a single trip to Derby when he was a boy.

Elton is a tiny village not so far from where we live. Very pleasant and set in fine walking country, but how anyone could spend their entire life there I don't know. Presumably he didn't think enough of Derby to go back - ever.

5 comments:

Demetrius said...

According to Wikipedia the "Duke of York" is a very good pub'. Who needs more? Also, speaking from experience, back in those days Derby station would put anyone off travelling.

James Higham said...

Elton - John?

A K Haart said...

Demetrius - yes, a snug cottage, a good pub and plenty to do. What more does a chap need?

James - I hope not.

Sam Vega said...

I was in Derby on Thursday, and I can see his point. The poor bloke probably thought that everywhere outside Elton was like Derby.

A K Haart said...

Sam - we rarely visit Derby, or any other cities for that matter. You could have dropped me an email and I'd have joined you for a coffee.