Rather interesting Bakewell facts
Click for places to stay in Bakewell | Today's best rates | Send in your views of Bakewell | Read visitor reports
Did you know that legend has it the world famous Bakewell Tart was created accidentally by a cook in the town’s Rutland Arms Hotel in 1820? It is said the almonds, sugar and eggs which ended up as a custard layer above the jam were intended by the landlady to enrich the pastry of a jam tart.
Did you know the Emperor Fountain at Chatsworth is the tallest in Britain – its waters reaching twice the height of Nelson’s column. It was designed and built by Joseph Paxton , best-known as architect of the Crystal Palace .
If you like this, Share it
Brit Quote: |
|
On this day: |