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A selection of memorials and inscriptions that are or have been in Matlock and Matlock Bath. This is not a complete list; it mostly consists of extracts from Benjamin Bryan's: "Matlock Manor and Parish[1]", with additional inscriptions from Glenorchy and the Hall Leys.
Matlock Green - Six Almshouses

Harrison's Almshouses


The almshouses were endowed in 1898[1] (Bryan, p.75).

Over the central doorway are carved the words:
"TO THE GLORY OF GOD"

Below this is a plaque and the text is in capital letters:

These almshouses are built, and as a memorial of her beloved brother Wm. HARRISON M.D., of Dean Hill House, Matlock, by his sister Margaret HARRISON, to provide rest for the aged poor".
[This MI is also found in the DFHS library]

 
Inscription over the door of the almshouses


Matlock - Hall Leys

Erected by Voluntary Subscription
To the Memory of

POLICE CONSTABLE ARTHUR WRIGHT
WHO LOST HIS LIFE BY DROWNING WHILST
ATTEMPTING TO SAVE ANOTHER

March 27th 1911
Repositioned and Rededicated on 23rd March 1987 to commemorate the centenary
of the Derbyshire Mutual Welfare Fund

Another Photograph of this memorial
Cromford Bridge

(Bryan p.102[1])
"The leap of Mr. B. H. MARE, June, 1697."
[Bryan wrote that ' a spirited horse, instead of taking the sharp turn to the left to cross the bridge, leaped the parapet, carrying its rider with it to the ground on the other side, a depth of 20 to 30 feet, and both escaped unhurt.']
Victoria Tower, Masson

  (Bryan p.148 [1])
"VICTORIA STAND.
1844.
J.P."
[The Tower was erected by John Pechell ]

There are two postcards of The Tower:
More info about The Tower (1) and click on image (2)


Glenorchy (Congregational) Independent Chapel[2]

"Erected by members of this church in loving memory of Frank Wigley Boden, William John Finney*, Angus Walker Hall and Ernest Henry Wildgoose who gave their lives for God and country in the war 1914-18. Greater love hath no man than this."
[Brass plaque]

Unveiled on Sunday 10 August 1919 by Mr. S. Sprinthall and Mr. R. Webster, Senior Deacons.

The whereabouts of this memorial is not known as Glenorchy Independent Chapel was demolished for road widening.

*Also commemorated Matlock Bath - see MI


Scarthin Mission Church[1]

"This tablet was erected by loving friends to the memory of the Rev. Edward LATHAM, M.A. (late vicar of this parish), who died March 9th, 1883, aged 49. 'The memory is just blessed.'"
Photographs kindly provided by and © Paul Kettle, Undisclosed contributor and the webmistress.
Information researched by and © Ann Andrews and Charles Beresford. Intended for personal use only

References:

[1] Bryan, Benjamin (1903) "History of Matlock - Matlock, Manor and Parish" London by Bemrose & Sons, Limited
[2] Beresford, Charles "The Bath at War, A Derbyshire Community and the Great War" (2007). Country Books/Ashridge Press. ISBN 978 1 901214 91 8. p.447. Published here with kind permission.