Matlock

Matlock, a Derbyshire parish, 17 miles N. by W. of Derby, containing Matlock Bath, Matlock Bridge, Matlock town, and Matlock Bank, which extend for about 2 miles along the romantic valley of the Derwent. Matlock Bath is noted for a huge lime-tree and for its hot springs of 68° F., the waters of which are largely charged with carbonic acid, and were first used for curative purposes in 1698. At Matlock Bank are several hydropathics, the earliest dating from 1851; and together the four Matlocks have a dozen hotels. Among the lions of this beautiful neighbourhood are the High Tor (400 feet), the Heights of Abraham and the Masson (1110 feet), and a number of large stalactite caverns with 'petrifying' wells. There are manufactures of cotton, paper, and spar ornaments. Pop. of Matlock town (1881) 4395 and (1891) 5285; of Matlock Bath (1881) 1698 and (1891) 1846.