References (coloured links are to transcripts and information
elsewhere on this web site):
[1] A vignette engraving is an
engraved illustration that is not enclosed in a definite
border and, as is the case here, the edge of the image might
be either fuzzy or just fade into the background.
[2] Rock & Co. was founded by
William Frederick Rock. The firm specialised in, amongst
other things, steel engraved vignette views.
[3] See image 3, High Tor Tunnel on Matlock
Bath Today (4) where the building of the tunnel is discussed.
[4] There is a vignette
engraving of High Tor Tunnel from "Bemroses'
Guide" of 1869, showing the railway station building (at the bottom of
the page). It is similar to this image and the former vicarage
is shown. Also see the
engraving from Mrs. Smedley's "Ladies' Manual".
[5] Adam, W. (1851)
"The Gem of the Peak; or Matlock Bath and Its Vicinity.
... John and Charles Mozley, Derby and 6, Paternoster Row, London;
Bemrose ....
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