A postcard of Matlock from a painting by Henry Hadfield Cubley, dated 1903. Cubley lived in Matlock Bath for a quite number of years and painted many local scenes. Smedley's Hydro and the chimney of its boiler house are unmistakable in this picture, although the proportions of the building are not quite the same in reality. Cubley chose the view from the Hall Leys, shown before it was developed by the local Council and turned into the great asset that it is to the town today. We are seeing Smedley's over the tops of buildings on Bank Road, though it is difficult to decide which buildings they are, although one could be Mrs. Smedley's Hydropathic Hospital.

Perhaps the people the artist has included are his wife and one of his daughters, or both his daughters. He has made them as equally important as the Hydro in his composition, if not more so, as the eye is immediately drawn to the red dress. Also see Old Matlock, which includes three figures.

Old Matlock

Matlock Church from Hawe Leys

The Old Bridge, Matlock

Pic Tor

Riber Hall