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What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Smedley Memorial Hospital 1882-1981 formerly South View Hydro Recorded plaque organisation: Matlock Civic Association.
Smedley Memorial Hospital was originally the South View Hydro, a hydrotherapy establishment that transitioned into a hospital in 1882, serving the community until its closure in 1981; it reflects the evolution of health care practices from hydrotherapy to modern medical treatment.
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