Step into the enigmatic Bakewell Old House Museum, a place where history and the supernatural intertwine. Within these ancient walls, the spirits of the past linger, their stories etched into every stone and artifact.

 

Located in the heart of the Peak District, this museum dates back to the Tudor period. The building was originally constructed in 1534 as a tax collector's cottage for the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield.

The cottage was later expanded during the reign of Elizabeth I, transforming it into a gentleman's residence.

In 1777, Sir Richard Arkwright, a pioneer of the modern factory system, divided the Old House into five cottages for his mill workers. These cottages provided adequate accommodation but were condemned as unfit for human habitation by the 1950s. Scheduled for demolition, the house was saved by the Bakewell & District Historical Society, which converted it into a museum.

 

The museum's history of housing mill workers in the 18th century adds to its haunted reputation. The harsh living conditions and the many births, deaths, and marriages that took place within its walls have left a lasting imprint. Some believe that the spirits of those who lived and died here still linger, their presence felt by those who dare enter the museum.

 

Stay alert—the spirits of those who once resided here may still be with us, eager to share their tales. You may uncover the mysteries that lie within these timeworn walls.