Bakewell, The Bridge c.1955
Photo ref: B6006
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Photo ref: B6006
Photo of Bakewell, The Bridge c.1955

More about this scene

Bakewell's five-arched 14th-century bridge over the River Wye is one of its greatest glories. It is still carrying traffic 600 years after it was built. The riverside path on the left has now been metalled, and houses have been built to the left, but little else has changed.

A Selection of Memories from Bakewell

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bakewell

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

Still live in Bakewell, so if anyone wishes to know about the area, please let me know.