John Smedley
(1803-1874)

Died aged c. 71

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

John Smedley 1803-1874 textile entrepreneur and champion of hydrotherapy. This building was his principal hydropathic hotel established 1853

County Hall, Smedley Street, DE4 3AG , Matlock, United Kingdom where they worked (1853)

Smedley's Hydro 1853-1955 School of Military Intelligence during World War II

County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, United Kingdom where they worked