Do you feel like you haven’t left Elton in a long, long time?!
With most of us stuck at home, under lockdown or self-isolating, it might feel like it. You’re not the only one.
Believe it or not, there once was a man who chose never to leave his home village of Elton!
For a bit of light fun, entertainment and interest take a look at the online video called ‘The Derbyshire Recluse’.
The video is an ATV report filmed in 1975 about the late Elton resident Herlock Buxton.
Herlock lived and farmed in Elton all of his life. He loved Elton so much that he only left it once in his entire life at the age of 11.
ATV Today reporter John Swallow drops in to see him at his local pub to discover that the twentieth century has barely affected him. Not even the village whist drive can tempt him from his solitary existence!
Have a little look. Not only is it interesting and probably relevant to how you feel today, but there are some great scenes of Elton and The Duke of York back in 1975.
You can view The Derbyshire Recluse video online at – https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-derbyshire-recluse-1975-online
Enjoy and stay safe.
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Elton, Derbyshire 
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