Bakewell of much of the town in the 19th century. Bakewell is in the valley of the River Wye in central Derbyshire. The town centre is sited near the river at about above sea-level, with the highest parts of the town at about on the valley sides. The town is in the Derbyshire Dales district and is about southwest of Sheffield, southeast of Manchester, and north of Derby. Nearby towns include Matlock to the south east, Chesterfield to the east and Buxton to the west northwest. Villages near Bakewell include Ashford-in-the-Water, Elton, Great Longstone, Monyash, Over Haddon, Sheldon, Rowsley, Pilsley, Youlgreave
George Bakewell George Bakewell George Bakewell (born 1864) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Derby County and Notts County. George Bakewell started his playing career at Derby Midland in 1883, just two years after the club was formed. In season 1883–84 Derby Midland made the third round of the FA Cup, the clubs greatest achievement.1883–84 FA Cup There is no record of whether Bakewell played in the FA Cup ties in 1883–84 for Derby Midland. George Bakewell, described by contemporaries as a brilliant outside-right, was only the second player signed by Derby County after its formation in