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Dovedale Collection

Background imageDovedale Collection: Edwardian couple at Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire

Edwardian couple at Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire
Finely dressed, on the left is Kate Nash and beside her is Edgar Battersby, brother of the photographer. Edgar volunteered as a Private for service in the Great War

Background imageDovedale Collection: Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale, Peak District, Derbyshire

Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale, Peak District, Derbyshire
Thorpe Cloud and stepping stones, Dovedale, Peak District, Derbyshire. Date: 1924

Background imageDovedale Collection: Tissington Spires

Tissington Spires - This imposing rock formation is one of many on the beautiful trail through Dovedale in the English Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. Date: 1908

Background imageDovedale Collection: Thorpe Cloud, entrance to Dovedale, Derbyshire

Thorpe Cloud, entrance to Dovedale, Derbyshire - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageDovedale Collection: Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire

Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageDovedale Collection: Thorp Cloud and Dovedale Approach, England

Thorp Cloud and Dovedale Approach, England
Thorp Cloud and Dovedale Approach, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1920S

Background imageDovedale Collection: Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire with two Edwardian ladies

Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire with two Edwardian ladies
A fine example of what the prosperous Edwardian lady would wear for a walk in the coutry - on the left is Kate Nash, daughter of an industrialist from London

Background imageDovedale Collection: Entrance to Peveril Hotel, Dovedale

Entrance to Peveril Hotel, Dovedale
Named after a legendary local figure, the Peveril of the Peak Hotel is still in business today, little changed over 100 years after this photograph was taken Date: 1909

Background imageDovedale Collection: Dovedale - River and scenery with trees

Dovedale - River and scenery with trees
View of Dovedale in the Peak District, Derbyshire Date: 1909

Background imageDovedale Collection: Dovedale - the bridge over the River Wye

Dovedale - the bridge over the River Wye
The Medieval bridge over the River Wye in the centre of Bakewell, Derbyshire. Date: 1909

Background imageDovedale Collection: Dovedale - river and waterfalls

Dovedale - river and waterfalls
View of Dovedale in the Peak District, Derbyshire Date: 1909

Background imageDovedale Collection: Cliff face and building in Dovedale

Cliff face and building in Dovedale
Labelled by the photographer as the Isaac Walton Fishing House, it appears to be a derelict house rather than the famous fishing lodge beloved by anglers. Date: 1909

Background imageDovedale Collection: Eyam Ball Hotel and rocks, Dovedale

Eyam Ball Hotel and rocks, Dovedale
Labelled as the Eyam Ball Hotel, this shows the street approaching the dwelling mentioned - it also notes the piles of rock by the front door which may have been in place for use as a flood defence

Background imageDovedale Collection: Dovedale - the river

Dovedale - the river in the Peak District, with the slower exposure giving the water flow a very soft appearance in this tranquil view. Date: 1906

Background imageDovedale Collection: Edwardian man fishing in Dovedale

Edwardian man fishing in Dovedale in a beautiful action shot set against the scenery of the Peak District Date: 1906

Background imageDovedale Collection: Group of men in Dovedale

Group of men in Dovedale, one with a bellows camera of the period. Interesting clothing for a day in the country! Date: 1912

Background imageDovedale Collection: Peveril Hotel, Dovedale

Peveril Hotel, Dovedale, still in business today, and still refreshing tourists like George Barnshaw as he sat outside with his drink in 1906 Date: 1906


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