Glossop lies to the west of the millstone grit moorland area of the Dark Peak. Old Glossop is the name given to the original old town. This area has some fine examples of 17th and 18th century cottages situated around the old Market Square and Cross.
Glossop Hall and most of the town was owned be the Dukes of Norfolk. In 1924 the estate was purchased by the Town Council and has become a public park. Glossop Hall has unfortunately been demolished
Leek is a typically picturesque market town with interesting buildings clustered around the market place.
The parish church, which was originally built in 1297, has a superb timber roof. The church is dedicated to Edward the Confessor.
Once famous for its silk industry Leek, sitiuated on the River Bollin, is still a busy industrial town.
Saint Michael's Church is prominent amongst all the other buildings.
Bonny Prince Charlie, and his army, twice occupied the town during their invasion of England. Around 1745 the army stopped here on route to Derby. Later, in retreat, the army stopped off at Leek.
