"...all the celebrated beauties of Matlock, Chatsworth, Dovedale, or the Peak." (Austen 224).
All of these places that are considered on Elizabeth's trip with her aunt and uncle the Gardiners are located in Derbyshire. It is a very picturesque area, containing part of the Peak District National Park. Derbyshire is also where Pemberley, Mr. Darcy's home, is located. Chatsworth is a huge mansion, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. In those days, it was permitted and common to visit an estate that was someone's home, and take a tour of the house. Dovedale is a valley with the Dove Stream running through, a very beautiful country area. Matlock is a country town on the River Derwent. These are all very beautiful and picturesque places in Derbyshire.
http://www.visitderbyshire.co.uk/towns-20.ihtml
http://www.chatsworth.org/
http://www.natures-desktop.com/Derbyshire-Days-Out/dovedale-valley.php
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