Experience Buxworth’s charm at new Clayton exhibit

CLAYTON, CA — Visitors to the Joel Clayton Historical House Museum can join in the celebration of the village and county in England where town founder Joel Clayton was born and raised.

The new exhibit, “Buxworth in the High Peak in Delightful Derbyshire County,” will provide answers to many questions about the village twinned with Clayton, such as:

Where in the world is Buxworth?

What evidence remains of the region’s long pre-history?

Why did the Romans find the region so attractive?

What were Buxworth’s early industries and what was Derbyshire’s role in the Industrial Revolution?

What are Well Dressing and Bakewell Pudding?

What exquisite and rare mineral is found only in the caverns of Derbyshire?

Shire county

Known as a “shire county” due to its smaller population, Derbyshire encircles the Peak District National Park in all its rugged grandeur, yet it also encompasses gentle, bucolic landscapes, quaint villages and ancient market towns.

The exhibit features information about ancient castles, mansions, fabulous gardens, market towns, spa towns, art galleries and museums, along with famous works of literature and film inspired by Derbyshire.

Of special note is a collection of 12 scenes of Buxworth donated by art photographer Mark Lomas and the Association of Buxworth and Clayton, the “ABC-ers.”

Perhaps visitors will be inspired to make a trip “across the pond” to experience it all in person. But watch out for the Bakewell Pudding; it’s a whopping 1,100 calories per serving!

If the treat proves irresistible, Derbyshire is crisscrossed with exhilarating walking, cycling and equestrian trails through spectacular countryside to work off those extra calories.

The Clayton Museum, at 6101 Main St., is open 2-4 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday. COVID protocols are in place. For more information, visit claytonhistory.org.