Overlooking Buxworth
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Overlooking Buxworth
Image: © Peter Barr Taken: 19 Nov 2010
Bugsworth, Buxworth, which do you prefer? According to Wiki, the town had its name changed to the posher version in 1930, supported by a majority of the villagers, with the encouragement of the vicar and head-teacher. It is referred to by locals today as "Buggy".
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Image Location
Latitude
53.333106
Longitude
-1.966925