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Matlock & Matlock Bath's Memorial Inscriptions |
| Surnames Index for all Matlock and
Matlock Bath's memorials, and many MI transcripts |
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Miscellaneous Memorials and Inscriptions - in the Matlocks |
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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, Congregational
Church |
In July 1920 Matlock Congregationalists unveiled
a war memorial at their chapel. The money for a rose window
had been raised by returning soldiers. A tablet underneath
was of carved oak, sunk into the dado of the chancel and surmounted
by a cross. The inscription read:
"This rose window was given by their returned comrades-in-arms
as a tribute to the memory of E. Andrews, S. H. Andrews, O.
Flint, G. Hall, J. Margerrison, A. Toplis, A. Whittaker, and
T. Wilson, who laid down their lives in the Great War, 1914-1919.
They followed in His train."
("Derbyshire Courier", 31 July 1920) |
| Matlock, Conservative
Club |
In June 1920 Lord Hartington unveiled a bronze
memorial plaque in Matlock Conservative Club as they had suffered
heavy losses in the war.
The inscription read:
"Matlock Conservative Club. In memory of the members and
stewards of this club who fell in the Great War, 1914-18".
The names recorded were C. Barnes, W. Bosley, A. B. Campbell,
L. G. Dickinson, G. Else, G. S. Hall, E. Henstock, W. B. Jackson,
J. Margerrison, W. H. Rowlands, G. Stacey, T. Swann, R. Wheatcroft,
F. Wheatcroft and F. White.
("Derbyshire Courier", 5 June 1920). |
| Matlock
Green, Six Almshouses |
Over the central doorway of the almshouses
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". |
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| The almshouses were endowed in 1898[1]
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The almshouses were designed in the Arts and Crafts style by
local architect Mr. W. Doxey[2].
Tenders were placed for the work In April 1897, and the contract
was awarded to Groom [or Groves?] & Co.[3].
They were to house three couples and three single people (or
widows/widowers)[4].
The foundation stone was laid on on Tuesday
22 June 1897, the day of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. A procession
was formed at the church, amongst whom was Miss Harrison, some
of her friends, the Rector, churchwardens, some councillors, the
architect and Mr. England, the builder's representative. There
was also a surpliced choir. Miss Harrison laid the stone with an
ebony mallet, which had a silver inscription plate, and she gave
some of the attendees a Jubilee Bible which she had signed. She
then spoke of her brother and dedicated the almshouses for the
benefit of the honest poor of Matlock. Job Smith, a friend of her
late brother, was to oversee the project[2]. By
August 1898 the almshouses were almost complete and awaiting residents.
Trustees had been appointed and £5000 was provided for the
perpetual endowment. It was estimated that the entire cost was
over £8000[5]. In
October 1898, when the almshouses were finished, the Bishop of
Derby performed the opening ceremony[6].
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| 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
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| Cromford Bridge |
"The leap of Mr. B. H. MARE, June, 1697."
[Benjamin Bryan (1903) commented 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.[1]
There is more about this in the Derbyshire Photos on: Cromford:
Bridge over the Derwent and Entrance to Willersley Castle.] |
| Victoria Tower, Masson |
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| Glenorchy (Congregational)
Independent Chapel |
November 1909:
A handsome black marble tablet, on Belgian marble
background, in memory of the late Rev. F. R. Bellamy, has been erected
in the Lady Glenorchy Church, Matlock Bath. The tablet, which fine
piece of workmanship executed Messrs. Harrison Bros., of Wirksworth,
bears the following inscription:
"In memory of the Rev. Frank R. Bellamy, who faithfully served this
church for 42 years. A loving, faithful and zealous pastor. Died
Nov. 8th, 1906.
'Tis not a charge of small import,
The pastor's care demands,
But what might fill an angel's heart,
And filled a Saviour's hands."[7]
The whereabouts of this memorial is not known as Glenorchy Independent
Chapel was demolished for road widening.
*Also commemorated Matlock Bath - see MI
in the churchyard. |
"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."[8]
[Brass plaque]
[This was 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 |
"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.'"[1] |
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Photographs kindly provided by and © Paul Kettle, an undisclosed
contributor and the web mistress.
Information researched by and © Ann Andrews and Charles Beresford.
Intended for personal use only.
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References:
[1] Bryan, Benjamin (1903) "History
of Matlock - Matlock, Manor and Parish" London by Bemrose
& Sons, Limited.
[2] "Derbyshire Times",
26 June 1897 New Almshouses For Matlock. Laying The Foundation
Stone. William Doxey was the gentleman who oversaw building work
at Smedley's. See 1901 census
entry.
[3] "Sheffield Independent",
26 April 1897. Different names for the builder are given in various
reports.
[4] "Kelly's Directory of Derbyshire",
1928.
[5] "Derbyshire Times",
27 August 1898 Gift of Almshouses to Matlock. A Benevolent Lady.
[6] "Derby Mercury",
26 October 1898.
[7] "Belper
News", 12 November 1909.
[8] 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.
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