Peeks at the Peaks II is a superb companion to Britain's first ever national park.
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Ann Beedham's fourth book in the Peeks series and second covering the Peak District National Park. It is essential reading for anyone visiting, interested in or studying at school any aspect of the area. The second volume covers many sites of interest not covered in volume 1 and includes a chapter on Randolph Douglas , Sheffield's very own Houdini.

The book looks at the beautiful natural landscape as well as examining the local history and landmarks of the area making it a great read for visitors and locals alike.

Peeks at the Peak 2 visits popular places in the area and also delves into some lesser-known places.

Areas covered in this book include Buxton with its healing waters, famous Opera House and grand pavilion, the beautiful valley of Lathkill Dale and the historic Bolsover Castle.

The book also looks at some of the area’s famous residents including Crimean War heroine, ‘Lady of the Lamp’, Florence Nightingale who was from the village of Holloway.

Other famous people from the area include Hannah Mitchell from Alport Castles who after just two weeks two weeks schooling went on to be a famous suffragette, councillor and magistrate.

Similarly, Edith Maude Winstanley a ‘timid pig farmer’s wife’ who lived in Derbyshire village Hazelwood, wrote steamy tale The Sheik, a role star Rudolf Valentino went on to play in the Hollywood film.

Peeks at the Peak 2 has many items of local interest including a section on the Sheffield Clarion Ramblers who have been enjoying the beauty of the Peak District since 1900.

The book also looks at some of the area’s famous residents including Crimean War heroine, ‘Lady of the Lamp’, Florence Nightingale who was from the village of Holloway.

The book also looks at the spooky side to the Peak District with many people seeing old wartime planes flying over the skies and disappearing into thin air. There is also the wreckage of US Air force B29 Superfortress plane that crashed in 1948 on Bleaklow, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of an airman in full flying uniform.

This volume is a beautifully presented journey around the fantastic Peak District area with its many amazing views, plants and wildlife as well as villages, canals, halls and mills. The volume also fits in local legends, famous faces and places of interest.

This is a fantastic book for anyone who is familiar with the area as well as anyone discovering the area for the first time.

Peeks at the Peek is priced at £12.99 with free UK delivery.

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