Robert Bakewell grey plaque
Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
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
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