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HBM - Don Redfern Memorial Bandstand, Buxton

Just a week ago I posted another bandstand here from St John’s, Canada (PiP) . Here is one much closer to home but no less attractive. We are in the Victorian Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, always a great pleasure to walk through and admire. This bandstand was erected in 1997 to the memory of Don Redfern (1921-1991) - conductor, player and promoter of brass bands

This years concerts: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/burbage-band

“The old bandstand platform is all that is left of an ancient Celtic temple. It was described in 1755 as having an octagonal base and a faint inscription appearing as 'Aeona'. It was concluded that the temple was dedicated to either Epona (goddess of horses) or more appropriately Apona (goddess of healing waters). When Edward Milner remodelled the Pavilion Gardens in 1871 the 2,000-year-old temple was demolished and only the base now remains.”
To be honest, I am not sure if we are seeing the original base too but…..

HBM, enjoy the week
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39 comments

Annemarie said:

still a very wintery atmosphere!

beautiful
7 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

HBM, Herb. Is it still being used?
7 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Stephan Fey:

Thanks for the visit. A full agenda for this year with almost 30 concerts already arranged! :

paviliongardens.co.uk/events/burbage-band

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
7 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful bandstand and image.
Interesting note.
hBM
7 months ago

Patrice Leconte said:

A very beautiful place and a very pretty shot.
Friendships
7 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Patrice Leconte:

Thanks so much Patrice.

HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
7 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Bien renseignée et admirablement partagée.
HBM et agréable semaine paisible.
7 months ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Another fine bandstand Herb visited there many years ago dont think I have a photo.
HBM have a good day.
Gordon
7 months ago

tiabunna said:

A very traditional bandstand, whatever age the base may be. HBM and have a good week, Herb.
7 months ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

A classic Victorian bandstand. Good to know is still used for concerts.
HBM Herb. Enjoy the new week.
7 months ago

aNNa schramm said:

ein schöner Pavillon
7 months ago ( translate )

Makrofan said:

HBM!
7 months ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Would think it was from one century ago at least... HBM Roger
7 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Nice capture Herb, I agree with Isabel in that it looks much older than its 27 years would suggest,
HBM and a good week!
7 months ago

Daniela Brocca said:

What a beauty!
7 months ago