Here are two very similar pictures of Pic Tor, looking down on the massive limestone rock at the entrance to Matlock Dale, the crags of which are partially obscured by the tree cover.

The main feature of both photographs, apart from the Tor itself, is possibly the War Memorial that commemorates those who lost their lives in both World War One and World War Two. The memorial was deliberately built at the top of the Tor so it could be seen from all over Matlock.

Riber Castle dominates the skyline and the tower of Matlock's Parish Church - St. Giles' - peeps through the trees on the Tor, but is lower down the slope that the Memorial. The pathways below Pic Tor, connecting the Hall Leys to the iron bridge opposite the Boat House, can also be seen. The railway line skirts the base of the Tor before going into a tunnel - either the High Tor Tunnel to the right or the one just outside Matlock station over the bridge on the left and just out of shot. The line used to carry passengers between London and Manchester when these pictures were taken, although now terminates at Matlock. Bottom left in the top picture, and only just visible, are buildings next to the bridge over the River Derwent.

In another part of this site see:
The War Memorials Index
About the War Memorials
Matlock's War Memorial, After the Unveiling Ceremony

Henry Moore, in his guide "Picturesque Excursions From Derby to Matlock Bath", shows the church in 1818