Old Glossop, Derbyshire

 

Glossop nestles in the foothills of the Pennines, with Bleaklow to the northeast and Kinder Scout to the south. Glossop is about 13 miles north of Buxton and 13 miles east of Manchester.

Old Glossop is the name given to the original old town on the eastern side of Glossop which itself was formerly called Howard Town. This is an attractive area with some fine 17th and 18th century cottages clustered around the Market Square and Cross. The parish church of All Saints is medieval in origin but little remains of the old church. The west tower dates from 1853 and the nave from 1915. It has an 18h century sundial.

Glossop town centre caters for most shopping needs and has an indoor market, open Thursday to Saturday and an outdoor market open on Friday and Saturday.

 

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