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Matlock: Dale Road, Boat House Hotel & River, about 1908
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On the Derwent. Postcard shows the boat House Inn at Matlock
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The Boat House Hotel has been on Dale Road, at the north entrance to Matlock Dale, for over two centuries[1]. It is pictured here just over a hundred years ago, when the quarry behind it was not as extensive as it is today. There is a large signboard on the side of the building, advertising "Hardy's Ale & Stout, Starbright, Sold in bottle". In 1908 John Robinson[2] was at the Boat House hotel and a few years later Albert Holling[3] was the licensee.
"On the Derwent, Matlock" published by Valentine's Series. Printed in Great Britain. Message - a New Year Greeting. Edward VIII stamp.
The original is a sepia tint, but sepia cards often are rather yellow when scanned and this is sometimes difficult to correct.
Postcard in the collection of and provided by and researched by and © Ann Andrews Intended for personal use only


References (coloured links go to on site transcripts):

[1] See the 19th century "Guides" The Gem of the Peak | Hall's Days in Derbyshire, 1863, Chapter 5

[2] Kelly's Directory 1908

[3] Kelly's Directory 1912 | Kelly's Directory 1916