| Matlock:
The Park, 1952 |
| Matlock, Twentieth Century Photographs, Postcards, Engravings & Etchings |
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"We are soon in Matlock [from Matlock Bath],
and crossing the river we see ... on our right the Hall Leys. Beautifully
laid out, the Hall Leys, which is only one of the many public
parks, has much to offer the visitor ; a boulevard runs along the
river band to a footbridge leading to Pic Tor. ... On the Hall
Leys are facilities for tennis, bowls, bunker and scenic golf,
besides scoota boats on the boating lake, and a miniature railway.
A paddling pool, swings and see-saws are provided for the children"[1].
That was written about 1950. The Hall Leys park has
recently been improved and still provides many activities for visitors.
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1. Top image of "The Park, Matlock" The Seal of Artistic
Excellence Series, published by the R-R-(Postcards) Ltd., London
E. C. 4. Posted in Matlock, May 1952.
2. Bottom image from Simpsons' "Derbyshire Beauty Spots, No
2, Matlock area", published as a small booklet.
In the collection of, provided by, researched by and © Ann
Andrews
Intended for personal use only
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References:
[1] "The Matlocks,
Derbyshire", published about 1950 and printed by Geo. Hodgkinson,
Printer, Matlock
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