High Tor views are described on postcard titles and in books as being in both Matlock Bath and Matlock.
Little wonder that this view was so favoured by artists!

Seventeen half size images, all of postcards or stereoviews of Matlock Dale.
To see the full size image, and in some instances what is on the back, click on the coloured links next to the image title and they will open in another window.
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1. High Tor, Matlock - Full size image | Back
   
   
   Valentine's Series Souvenir Post Card, No. 13204. First published in 1890.
   Looking upwards to High Tor from the side of the River Derwent, showing Tor Cottage (later the High Tor Hotel) peeping between the trees on the hillside above. The trees are in full leaf. Lovely view.
   On the back: No message (PC)
   
   
   
2. High Tor (vertical) - Full size image | Back
   
   
   Valentine's Series Souvenir Post Card, number 13205, also published in 1890.
   The photographer was standing on the same part of the riverbank as he did when taking number 13204 (immediately above), but he has zoomed in. This was possibly to emphasise the height of the Tor. We can quite clearly see the head of the lion on both images.
   On the back: Postmarked Matlock Bath on Aug 13 1909 and sent to Mr Herberto Meadowcroft (Knight of the Soot and Water) of Reddish, Stockport. Herbert Meadowcroft was a Railway Rates Clerk in 1911. The sender was planning to visit Hall's Baths, which were where the Aquarium is today (PC).
   
   
   
3. High Tor, Matlock - Full size image | Back
   
   
   Photograph includes Tor Cottage (The High Tor Guest House/Hotel)
   On the back: Boots Cash Chemist "Pelham" Series. Where the stamp is to go are the words: Affix half penny stamp inland. Penny stamp Foreign. Printed in Prussia. No message (PC)
   
   
   
4. The High Tor, Matlock - Full size image | Back
   
   
   On the back: Ralph Tuck Framed Aquagraph Postcard. A continuation of a note to 'Ella' about a sprained ankle! The sender was clearly staying nearby (first part of this message is on the back of 'On the Derwent, Matlock Bath' (see Images, Matlock Bath).
   As the note covers the entire back of the card, the image must have been sent to the addressee in an envelope. (PC)
   
   
   
5. High Tor, Matlock Bath - Full size image | Back
   
   
   Looking northwards towards High Tor from Matlock Bath rather than the usual view. Lovely colour card of the Tor.
   On the back: Raphael Tuck and Sons. Chromette "Matlock Bath". Postcard (Regd.) 4916. Postmarked Matlock Bridge and Sent to Master Bert Spencer, Sergeants Mess, Towyn on Aug 4 1906 from Harry, who had cycled over to Matlock Bath (PC)
   
   We can also see the former Gas Works. Also see: Matlock Bath: The High Tor, the Railway and the Gas Works, mid 1860s | High Tor from Matlock Bath Station, 1912
   
   
   
6. Matlock Bath, High Tor - Full size image
   
   
   Painted from a similar position to the image 13 in this section, it shows less of Artists Corner and the buildings on the hillside above Tor Cottage. No.309. No message or date, but published before 1918. (PC)
   
   
   
7. Matlock - High Tor (No 3) - Full size image | Back
   
   
   On the back: Queen Series. Posted Aug 24[?] 1909 in Matlock and sent to Miss Adcock of Salisbury by George.
   No. 2 in the series is in the section on Images, Matlock Bath (PC)
   
   
   
8. Matlock Bath, High Tor - Full size image | Back
   
   
   The Tor, with the High Tor Hotel. No.20805.
   On the back: Posted at Matlock Bath on Sep 11 1907 and sent to Miss Adcock at Barlboro Hall, Chesterfield by C. W. H. (PC)
   
   
   
9. Matlock Bath : High Tor from the River - Full size image | Back
   
   
   Looking up to High Tor and showing the footbridge across the river. There is a lovely clear reflection of High Tor in the water.
   - You may enjoy this one! It says it is 'a little bit of Switzerland' - and is written in French. Please contact the web mistress if you have any information about Mistress Wedgewood of Slindon, near Arundel.
   Celeque Series, Published by the Photochrom Co., London & Tunbridge Wells. No.B.33155. (PC)
   
   
   
10. Matlock Dale - Full size image
    
    
    Looking north towards Artists' Corner and Matlock. Good view of River Derwent, the footbridge and the roadside buildings. It has been taken from opposite the present colour works bridge. Publisher unknown.
    On the back: shows postmark of Lincoln, dated 1904 and sent to Miss Adams of Nottingham (written on diagonal). The sender, Ethel, reports that her sister hasn't been well for a long time. (PC)
    
    There is a coloured version of this card on Matlock Bath, High Tor and the Footbridge Over the River Derwent
    Also see: Matlock Bath: Dale Road, Stereoview
    
    
    
11. Matlock Dale, High Tor - Full size image
    
    
    Photograph No.L4133, looking south
    Shows the very obvious signs of the workings at Flax Quarry, just south of the High Tor Hotel. Also the tippings into the river.
    On the back: No message. Published by the Photochrom Co., London & Tunbridge Wells (PC)
    
    
    
12. Switzerland View, Matlock - Full size image | Back
    
    
    Looking south and down into the Dale, showing the houses directly opposite High Tor and the bridge that led across to the colour works.
    On the back: Sent Aug 7 1910 to Mr. Meadowcroft from Reddish, who staying in Llandudno. Valentine's Series Famous Throughout the World. Another card was posted in 1908, though the card was first published before then, probably in 1892. (PC).
    
    See other Switzerland View images.
    
    
    
13. The Derwent and High Tor, Matlock Bridge - Full size image
    
    
    Looking south, this is yet another excellent image of High Tor and Artists' Corner, with a clear view of Tor Cottage/House (later the High Tor Hotel). The blacksmith's, run by the Martin family, is on the corner opposite the Tor Cottage coach house. Similar view to image 6. in this section.
    On the back: Published by H.M. & Co, London, "Typical View" Series 190 "Matlock". Printed in Hessen. No message. The postal rate of 1/2d for inland and 1d. Foreign changed on 3 June 1918. (PC).
    
    Colin Goodwyn has supplied the following additional information:
    This picture was also printed by other publishers. For example, a card published by Milton reads 'The Milton View Series No.426 Woolstone Bros, London E.C.' The Milton version was also 'Printed in Hessen'. A third example was printed by 'HM&Co' and marked 'F W Martindale, stationer, 67 Carr Lane, Hull' with a postmark of 27.11.1904.
    The buildings on the hillside above Tor House are the greenhouse and tennis court and possibly, to the right, part of the gardener's cottage garden wall. The back of the greenhouse is facing the viewer; the glass sloped down on the other side. On some cards it is possible to see the poles supporting the tennis court netting. The bridge is definitely painted on or possibly painted white by the printer/photographer to make it more visible.
    
    
    
14. St. John's Church, Matlock - Full size image | Back
    
    
    Valentine's Series, No.61550 (last number indistinct). Published in 1909.
    This Arts and Crafts chapel was designed by Sir Guy Dawber and the postcard shows the oriel window and bell turret. Ivy was already beginning to cover the church.
    On the back: To Miss M Wiggett, Attleborough, Norfolk 20 Aug 1924 and posted at Matlock, although it was franked twice. (PC)
    
    Other images of the church are on this web site: St. John's Church, Cliff Road (1) | St. John's Church, Cliff Road (2) | St. John's Church, Cliff Road (3) |
    St. John the Baptist Church, Interior
    
    
    
15. View of High Tor - Full size image
    
    
    Caption on Card reads Matlock Bath, The English Switzerland, Midland Route, Liverpool, Manchester and London. (A Midland Railway card)
    On the back: Photochrom, Co. Ltd. Where the stamp is to go it reads 'Midland Railway of England. The best route for comfortable travel and picturesque scenery. Undated and no message (PC)
    
    This card is part of a series on site of Railway Cards of Derbyshire Scenes - the others are elsewhere on this website.
    
    
    
16. Stereo view of High Tor - Full size image | Back
    
    
    Taken from the garden of Tor Cottage (later the High Tor Guest House). We can see the property's original railings, most of which were destroyed when the boundary wall fell down in 1939 (see High Tor Guest House & Suspension Bridge).
    On the back: High Tor Matlock E T Jackson No.22 (PC/2)
    
    
    
17. Stereo view, footbridge over the River Derwent below High Tor - Full size image | Back
    
    
    This shows the old bridge leading to the High Tor Grotto and the paint works below High Tor. The base of one of its piers is still visible in the river bed.
    On the back: High Tor Matlock No.16 [E T J No 197 is handwritten] (PC/2)
    
    Another stereoview of this bridge can be seen on Matlock Bath, High Tor and the Footbridge Over the River Derwent elsewhere on this website
    The printed label on the back is the design that was used by John Latham. It seems highly probable that this stereo view was one of his publications.