| Matlock, Showing the Church and Memorial Gardens |
| Matlock, Twentieth Century Photographs, Postcards, Engravings & Etchings |
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Although the card's caption reads "Masson Hill" it is Riber
Hillside that rises up behind the bandstand and the church, photographed
from the Hall Leys. By "Memorial Gardens" the caption is
actually describing the churchyard; the gravestones can be seen to
the right of the church tower on the ground which slopes up towards
Pic Tor and the War Memorial. The footbridge across the Derwent is
behind the hedge (centre right) and houses in Derwent Avenue on the
far side of the river are also visible. As the trees in the park aren't
very mature it is likely this photograph was taken in the years immediately
following the construction of the War Memorial, so in the early 1920's.
The tramlines of tennis courts are marked on the grass.
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The W & K Post Card "Real Photograph" British Manufacture.
No 31.
Postcard in the collection of, provided by and © Ann
Andrews Intended for personal use only
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There is more on site information:
 Just Images,
Matlock: Click on a picture of Matlock Hall Leys - enjoying a
sunny summer's afternoon (bottom of the page)
Matlock
Bridge, has information about The Hall Leys Park and the bandstand
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