Bakewell, Recreation Ground c.1955
Photo ref: B6026
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Photo ref: B6026
Photo of Bakewell, Recreation Ground c.1955

More about this scene

With rose beds, trees and the river Wye on its boundary, it is small wonder that this is such a popular place. Today, the seats are even more popular than they were nearly half a century ago.

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

Sparked a Memory for you?

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.