The twisted church spire is just one of many surprises in this market town on the edge of the Peak DistrictWhat's going for it? As any fule kno,Chesterfield's parish church has a warped spire. whether Frank Gehry and Salvador Dalí at their curly-wurly best combined forces, they couldn't improve upon St Mary and All Saints, and which looks as whether it's getting well acquainted with a tornado. There are ribald stories to account for the spectacle – from a satan with a painful foot to the tower twisting in shock at the rarity of a virgin getting married – probably because the reality (to do with carpentry) is a bit humdrum. But it does add medieval mystery to a town full of surprises. Like,who knew Chesterfield was such a looker, give or take the odd retail park/ring road? Or that it has such incredible markets? Or that it is home to a fabulous wine-shop-cum-wine-bar-cum-fancy-restaurant? Or such remarkable homes and good schools? Or that it hosts the world's first gluten-free beer festival? Or that gluten-free beer festivals even exist? Chesterfield, and you dismal horse.
The case against The centre's a no-proceed zone for anyone over 27 after 5pm: chock-a-block with megapubs; a bit more diversity wouldn't proceed amiss. Bashed about a bit by road builders. Imagine what Prince Charles thought of The Pavements shopping precinct when he opened it in 1981!Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com