Derbyshire War Memorials
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Memorial Title

RAF Hospital
(RAF Neurological Hospital Matlock - No. 28 Group)
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial lectern for the RAF Hospital in the Methodist and United Reformed Church at Matlock, Derbyshire.
Images
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Further images may be available on request.
Locations
Last known location:
Matlock Methodist and
 United Reformed Church
1 Oak Rd
Matlock Bank
Derbyshire 		Nearest postcode:
DE4 3FJ

NGR:
SK 30116 60426
(From online digital mapping.)
(Map opens in new window.) 		Location details:
The church is on the south side of Oak Rd at the junction with Bank Rd. The lectern is in the foyer inside the Oak Road entrance.
Type
Overall type: Lectern Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the lectern is cared for.
Description:

A varnished wooden lectern comprising an upright stand rising from four feet and supporting a sloping top with an inscription painted on the front edge in mixed styles of black lettering.

Glossary 		Components:

ComponentMaterialHeightWidthDepthCondition
LecternWood1150560490Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
Inscription
Presented by the STAFF, R.A.F. HOSPITAL. MATLOCK
in appreciation of Christian Fellowship, 1939 - 1945.
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictSecond World War (1939-1945)Totals
Action or eventNot stated
Number died00
Number served and returned00
Total names00
Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the administrators of the Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church

Local authorities:
From WW2: Matlock Parish Council; Matlock Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Matlock Town Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
Unknown date c1945: The lectern was presented to the Trinity Methodist Church.

August 1986: The Matlock Bank Conservation Area was first designated. The Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church lies within it.

1990: Trinity Methodist Church combined with the United Methodist Church and was renamed the Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church.

9th February, 2020: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson. It was in good condition and cared for.
References
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Comments
Thanks to Michael Haynes who facilitated access to the church and assisted with the recording of the memorial.

During the Second World War Rockside Hydro on Cavendish Road was used as an RAF psychiatric hospital called RAF Neurological Hospital - Matlock - No. 28 Group. Many RAF staff affected by the strain of repeated raids on Germany recuperated there.

Rockside Hydropathic Establishment was built by Charles Rowland in 1862. It later became part of Matlock Teacher Training College and was subsequently developed into apartments.

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