Matlock's War Memorial was unveiled in August 1921. The photographs for both these postcards were taken shortly after the ceremony and show the large number of wreaths and other floral tributes that were placed on the base of the monument. The postcard above, which is exceptionally clear, shows a small group of people reading the lists of names, amongst whom is one of the war veterans. This might have been Col. Sergt. Cocking, who was mentioned during the service^[1]. One lady can be seen clutching what looks like an order of service.

"The proceedings opened with an assembly of ex-service men in Crown Square, and here a procession of a considerable length was formed, headed by the Matlock Silver Prize Band, and including the Matlock Boy Scouts^[1]". Amongst the dignitaries and local officials were Rev. J. B. Hyde, Vicar of All Saints; Canon J. W. Kewley, Rector; Rev. Geo. H. Russell, Congregational Pastor; Rev. T. B. Heward, Primitive Methodist minister; Mr. F. C. Arkwright; Councillor L. G. Wildgoose, who also conducted the Band; Councillor Mr. E. P. Drabble; Mr. F. L. Slater, who sounded the Last Post and Mr. Charles F. White, M.P.. Rev. Hyde and Mr. Arkwright were also mourning their own sons.

"An impressive item was the reading of the inscription and of the list of fallen heroes of Matlock, to whom the monument is dedicated. This was read by the Rev. Heward", who began:

"1914-1919-In grateful and loving remembrance of our men, who gave their lives for honour and freedom".

There were several speeches and both Lubin Wildgoose and Charles White mentioned the widows and fatherless children.