Old House Museum, Bakewell facts for kids
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| Location | Bakewell, Derbyshire |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name | Old House Museum including mounting block |
| Designated | 20 April 1954 |
| Reference no. | 1247512 |
The Bakewell Old House Museum is a fascinating place in the town of Bakewell, Derbyshire. It's a typical house from the 1500s that belonged to a "yeoman." A yeoman was like a farmer who owned his own land. Today, this old house is a museum. It shares the exciting story of the house itself. It also tells us about the lives of people from Bakewell and the beautiful Peak District area.
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History of the Old House
How the House Was Built
The Bakewell Old House was first owned by a group called the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield. They were part of the church. The house was built in 1534. It was used as a home for a "tithe collector." A tithe was a kind of tax, often paid with crops or goods, that people gave to the church.
The first part of the house was made using local materials. It formed the four rooms you see on the south side today. In 1549, the house was made bigger. This showed that the tithe collector was becoming more successful and wealthy.
Special Building Status
The Bakewell Old House is a very important building. It has a special status called "Grade II* listed." This means it's a building of more than special interest. It is protected because of its history and unique design.
Who Lived Here?
The museum helps us imagine what life was like for the people who lived in this house. You can learn about different families and individuals.
Tudor Times
One important person was Christopher Plant. He was the tithe collector during the Tudor period. This was a time when kings and queens like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I ruled England.
Industrial Revolution Era
Later, a famous inventor named Sir Richard Arkwright used the building. He was a key figure in the Industrial Revolution. He housed some of his mill workers in the building. These workers helped run his factories.
Victorian Family Life
The Pitt family also lived in one of the cottages connected to the house. They lived there during the Victorian era. This was when Queen Victoria was on the throne. The museum shows what their daily lives might have been like.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Bakewell
