30 amazing archive photos show what life was like in Chesterfield and around Derbyshire in the 1970s
These great photos from the DT archives show just how much life has changed since the 70s.
By Brian Eyre
Published 4th Aug 2021, 13:56 BST
Updated 4th Aug 2021, 14:00 BST
From children enjoying themselves at social clubs to sports fans cheering on Chesterfield FC.
Look back at old pubs and see how street scenes have changed. And do you remember when a certain screen legend – the man with the most famous blue eyes in movie history - made a visit to the Peak District?
Chesterfield WRVS ladies busy in the local barracks serving meals to the Army, Air Force and firefighters during the firemens strike in December 1977 Photo: Colin Drury
Peter and Maureen Stephenson, in a festive mood after receiving their many prizes in Chesterfield Pub of the Year Competition, for their pub The White Hart, at Calow.
Pictured on 30th May 1977 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd