His first-class career with Derbyshire began in the 1887 season when, as a 28-year-old, he played against Marylebone Cricket Club.

He played consistently during the season, and had a top score of 127 not out against Yorkshire, the highest of his career.

Bagshaw was a left-handed batsman and played 218 innings in 125 first-class matches with an average of 26.10 and a top score of 127 not out.

Bagshaw died at Crowden, near Glossop, and was buried at St Lawrence's Church, Eyam.

Underneath the lettering is a set of stumps, with the bails flying off and a bat which has just hit the wicket.