Robert Bakewell
(1682-1752)
Commemorated on 2 plaques
In the old smithy under this building Robert Bakewell the celebrated iron smith, set up his forge in the year 1707. Here he wrought the garden arbour for Melbourne Hall and other examples of his art to be seen throughout England. This plaque was unveiled on June 25th 1982 by the Marquess of Lothian to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Bakewells birth
Church Square, Melbourne, United Kingdom where they worked
Robert Bakewell 1682-1752 Wrought Iron smith One of England's greatest artists in wrought Iron: creator of the screen in Derby Cathedral He worked from Oakes's Yard, just behind this building (1711-1752)
28 St Peter's Street, Derby, United Kingdom where they was