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Plants in Greenhouse, Smedley's Hydro, Smedley Street, Matlock, c 1900

Plants in Greenhouse, Smedley's Hydro, Smedley Street, Matlock, c 1900

Image Reference: DCHQ006926
Artist/Photographer: Seaman, Alfred
Collection: Derbyshire
ImageDate: c 1900
LibraryRef: Local Studies HQ Matlock
Image Date: c 1900
Measurements: 6.1 x 12.7 cm
Location: Derbyshire
Library Reference: Local Studies HQ Matlock
Library: Local Studies HQ Matlock
Description: The plants are believed to be Calceolaria herbeohybrida.
The hydro was built in the mid 19th century by John Smedley, the heir to a hosiery business at Lea Mills. He founded the hydro after he was cured from Typhus Fever with a series of 'water treatments'. The hydro was extremely successful and was expanded in 1863 due to increasing demand.
The building now houses Derbyshire County Council Offices.

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