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This engraving is captioned Heights of Abraham, Matlock. The first edition of Smedley's book claimed that this view was "seen from the Hydropathic Establishment, Matlock Bank". As we can see the Upper Towers on the Heights, this was clearly untrue. Nineteenth century books often referred to Matlock Bath as Matlock.  18th
and 19th Century Tourist Guides, transcripts & illustrations
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The above mid 19th century engraving has been taken from: Smedley, John "Smedley's Practical Hydropathy, 15th ed.", James Blackwood & Co., Paternoster Row, London, p.136. By the time this edition was published Mr. Smedley had died and the business had been taken over by Smedley's Hydropathic Company (Limited) Image scan and information © Ann Andrews Intended for personal use only. |
