A lovely view of the pathway beside the River Derwent at the foot
of Matlock's Pic. The Edwardian visitor to one of Matlock's many
hydropathic establishments may have enjoyed strolling along here.
It was described amongst the "Walks Around Matlock" in
a 1903 Guide.
"This is a newly formed,
and very interesting, short walk. Go down Hall Lees by river-side
towards Matlock Green. Pass through Knowlstone Place Gardens,
and along by Pic Tor Rock, to Dale Road, leading into Matlock
Bath Road"[1].
In the middle distance are properties on Dale Road and just behind
the tree in the centre of the photograph is Greatorex & Son's
"coffee pot"[2].
The postcard above was sent home to his relatives by a young Australian
man whilst visiting England to study music. There's another card
from the same collection on this website.
South
Parade, 1909 card
The
same view, called "High Tor Walk, Matlock Bridge" was published
as a coloured card
Matlock's War Memorial was erected on the
top of Pic Tor; the site was chosen so the memorial could be seen
from miles around.
War Memorials |