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11

BAKEWELL From Spring Water to Puddings

I had intended to focus on the development of a few local towns and villages after we reached 1349 on our timeline, but stepped away to focus on ‘Eyam – the plague village” in the last edition. Back to the plan now and this month it’s Bakewell’s turn in the spotlight with a very brief history of the pretty town on the River Wye

Bakewell appears to have been established in Saxon times when it was called “Beadeca’s wella”. Baedeca presumably being a local Saxon and ‘wella’, meaning springs (as in water). The town is mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon chronicle of 924. In 949 it was called Badecanwelle and in the 1086 Domesday Book Badequelle.

The parish church was initiated in the 10th century, and is mentioned in the Domesday Book, although most of the existing building actually dates from the medieval period and was restored in 1841.

A market was established in 1254 and in 1330 Bakewell was granted a Royal Charter to host its markets: in other words, the markets were officially recognised, and Bakewell was recognised as a town, not a village. The town prospered, probably helped by its proximity to the Chatsworth and Haddon estates.

In 1637, the then Duke of Rutland John Manners, built The Bakewell Bath house to enclose a warm spring fed bath dating from Roman times. His successor improved the building in around 1695 and the bath was given a vaulted roof ten years later. The bath still exists today, in the cellar of Haig House which houses the British Legion social club.

The oldest building still in existence dates from about 1534, it now houses the ‘Old Museum’ but was originally a parsonage before being converted into millworker’s cottages by Richard Arkwright in the 1780’s.

Arkwright arguably initiated the industrial revolution which ultimately led to the urbanisation of the UK. His cotton spinning factory at Lumford Mill was built around 1782 and employed about 350 people at its peak, mainly women and children.

1779 saw riots in the town during a period of conscription into the militia. Rumours circulated that the residents of Bakewell were being asked to contribute more than their fair share of men. Six men were ultimately imprisoned, and the damage caused by the riots and looting was said to be considerable.

In the 19th century a redevelopment of the town was undertaken; what we see today is largely the result of that period. Rutland Square was created, and the Rutland Arms replaced the old White Horse Inn. It’s claimed that Jane Austen stayed in the Rutland in 1811 and that she based Lambton in Pride and Prejudice on Bakewell, and Pemberley on Chatsworth House.

Local ‘legend’ also says that the now famous Bakewell Pudding was created by a happy accident (the cook read a recipe wrongly) in the kitchens of the same inn.

Bakewell is now a thriving tourist destination with a resident population of around 4,000 who contend with an influx of visitors throughout the year.

These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author. Laura moved the Peak District several years ago to pursue her passion for writing.

To find out more visit www.landgassociates. co.uk or contact Laura on 07736 351341