This completely new work is a thorough comprehensive historical account of the development of the landscape making up The South West Peak District. This engaging book relates to the area between Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Macclesfield and Leek. It covers: Pre-history to the Normans; Medieval times; Early communications; Industry; Extractive Industry; Communications from the 18th century (including packhorse ways, salt ways and turnpikes); Enclosures. The author has combined documentary research with extensive field walking, especially in the upper, less well known moorland.