The historic market town of Bakewell, built around the river Wye is situated in the centre of the Peak District National Park, it is known as the capitol of the Peak.
Bakewell is the home of the famous Bakewell Pudding.
08/08/05

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  The river Wye and Wye bridge

  The Old Town Hall was built in 1709

  All Saint's church was founded in 920 but mostly rebuilt in the 1840's.

  A short walk from the church is the Old House Museum

  Looking down to the town centre from the church yard

Bakewell Gardens

  The Rutland Arms, Jane Austin reputedly stayed here while writing her book Pride and Prejudice but the main claim to fame in 1859 the Bakewell pudding was invented by a chef who made a mistake with the recipe.

  There are several places in Bakewell making and selling the Bakewell pudding and more than one claim to have the original recipe.

  The river Wye and the 13th century bridge

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