We’ve dug out these images from our archive, along with photos from Chesterfield Library’s local studies collection, depicting what life was like in fifties Chesterfield.
5. Chesterfield in the 1950s
Rose Hill - looking towards Town Hall and Congregational Church in 1952 and showing how motoring has changed over the years too! Photo: Chesterfield Library\R Wilsher
6. Chesterfield in the 1950s
This photo shows Sheffield Road in 1959. Today, it's where Chesters' Fish and Chips stands - but sixty years ago, well, there was the Hare and Hound pub & Bovril. Bit of a queue at the bus stop too Photo: Chesterfield Borough Council (Ch
7. Chesterfield in the 1950s
Cavendish Street, Chesterfield, in 1952 Photo: Chesterfield Library\R Wilsher
8. Chesterfield in the 1950s
A view looking across West Bars, from the Market Hall in 1959. Photo: Chesterfield Library\R Wilsher