The town of Bakewell grew up around twelve mineral-water springs, which have been attracting
settlers since the Iron Age. Most of these springs have now run dry but one still delivers
warmish water. Bakewell also holds the only market in the National Park, held on Mondays,
selling domestic goods and livestock.
Bakewell is also famous for the Bakewell Pudding, which is quite different from the more familiar
Bakewell Tart. It was created by accident in the 1860s at the coaching inn called the White Horse,
now known as the Rutland Arms, when and inexperienced maid was left unattended to create the dessert.
Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Predudice' is thought to have been written either at the Rutland Arms
in Bakewell or near by at Haddon Hall. The novel is based on the surrounding area with Lambton being
the portrayal of Bakewell and Chatsworth House being the model for Pemberley.
